“I keep coming back because every show, I get new skills and I meet new people. Everyone at Wolf PAC is so nice and supportive, I have loved every cast I have been in. My favorite part of Wolf PAC shows is when it’s dress rehearsal and you do a full run through with music, costumes, props, the set, mics, and everything comes together and it's so magical to get to see a story you have worked on for a long time come to life!”
– A 6th Grade Performer
5th and 6th Grade
Presenting Our Fall 2026 5th and 6th Grade Performance!
On one magical night each year, a tribe of quirky, playful, mysterious felines gathers for the Jellicle Ball.
Each cat shares their unique personality and talents while hoping to be chosen by the wise Old Deuteronomy for a chance at a brand-new life. Along the way, the cats learn about acceptance, friendship, and giving someone a second chance. Come be a part of the enchantment and moonlight in CATS: Young Actors Edition!
Fall start and end dates: September 14, 2026 - January 24, 2027
Tuition: $545
All weekly rehearsals take place at Wolf Performing Arts Center.
All tech & dress rehearsals and performances take place at Benchmark School, 2107 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
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Wolf PAC welcomes anyone who registers as part of the cast! If a performer is looking for more support and confidence before the process begins, we recommend our Audition Workshop which offers individualized feedback from professional Teaching Artists.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 4:30-6:00pm. Click here to register.
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During the first two rehearsals, performers will have a chance to show their directing teams their acting, singing, and dancing skills in a low-key, supportive audition. They will also have a second audition in order to help the directing teams put together the casting puzzle in a way that best fits each child and works for the overall process!
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Each unique cast will have a directing team made up of a director, music director and choreographer.
There are 3 casts: Pearl, Crystal, Opal
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Pearl: Mondays from 5:30-7:30pm
Crystal: Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm
Opal: Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm
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Pearl: Tuesday, January 5, 2027 from 5:30-7:30pm & Saturday, January 9, 2027 from 10am-12pm
Crystal: Thursday, January 7, 2027 from 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday, January 10, 2027 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Opal: Friday, January 8, 2027 from 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday, January 10, 2027 from 1:00-3:00pm
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Pearl: Monday, January 11, 2027 from 5:00-7:30pm
Crystal: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 from 5:00-7:30pm
Opal: Thursday, January 14, 2027 from 5:00-7:30pm
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Pearl: Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 7pm & Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 3pm
Crystal: Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7pm & Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 7pm
Opal: Friday, January 22, 2027 at 7pm & Sunday, January 24, 2027 at 11am
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• Three unique casts- Pearl (Mondays), Crystal (Wednesdays) and Opal (Thursdays)
• Two performances per cast
• Auditions within the rehearsal process
• Led by a professional directing and technical team
• Complete with costumes, lighting, sound, & set
• Performed for a ticketed audience
Young actors in this program will:
• Learn the art of auditioning with specific material
• Make bold acting choices created from characters in a full script
• Use rehearsal videos and tracks to practice at home on their own
• Gain independence as a performer through scene work and solo singing
• Learn complex choreography and harmonies
Pre-order your official CATS tee!
(Note: you will checkout for the tee on this website and register for the program through your Active account.)
NEW THIS YEAR - FULL COLOR SHIRTS!
Commemorate your time in the show with our fun, full color custom design!
Lock in our pre-order price of $28 by Sunday, November 15, 2026! After the pre-order period, shirts are $30 and only limited quantities and sizes will be available in the lobby and at the shows.
You will receive an email when your pre-ordered shirt is ready for pickup at Wolf PAC.
Janine Merolla, Artistic Director
janine@wolfperformingartscenter.org
Please contact Janine with questions.
Mallory Rieger, Associate Artistic Director
mallory.rieger@wolfperformingartscenter.org
Nick Taddeo, Production Manager
nick.taddeo@wolfperformingartscenter.org
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“Thank you so much for an absolutely AMAZING show! It was an unbelievable experience to watch my daughter and the rest of the cast on stage giving it their all- what a talented crew! It is easy to see how much thought, planning, effort and encouragement went into this show- thank you so very much! We have never seen our daughter practice and work so hard and can’t wait for the next show!”
– A Wolf PAC Parent