BLAZES
High School Theater, Dance, Acting and Vocal Training in Loudoun County
Blazes (Grades 8–12)
Where Dedicated Performers Rise
The Blazes Program is Ignite the Light Performing Arts’ premier, audition-based production company for students in 8th through 12th grade who are ready to take their training to the next level.
Whether your performer has years of theatre experience or is ready to challenge themselves in a more advanced production environment, Blazes offers rigorous artistic training while continuing to foster the supportive, encouraging community that Ignite is known for.
Students work together to produce high-quality musical theatre productions while strengthening their acting, singing, dancing, and storytelling skills. They learn the discipline, commitment, and professionalism expected in the performing arts, all while building confidence, leadership, resilience, and lifelong friendships.
At Ignite, we believe the lessons learned in the theatre extend far beyond the stage. Every rehearsal is an opportunity to grow as both an artist and a person because our mission is simple:
to create great humans who are great performers.
Fall 2026 Production
This fall, Blazes proudly presents Bonnie & Clyde—a thrilling, high-energy musical inspired by the infamous outlaws whose story has captivated audiences for generations. Featuring a powerful score and unforgettable characters, this production offers performers the opportunity to tackle challenging material, explore complex roles, and work at a high artistic level alongside other dedicated performers.
Rehearsals:
Thursdays | 7:30 PM–10:30 PM
Performance Weekend:
November 6–8, 2026
Audition Information
Blazes is an audition-only program for students entering 8th through 12th grade. We welcome both returning and new performers who are passionate about musical theatre and excited to challenge themselves in a collaborative, positive, and professional rehearsal environment.
Auditions Due:
August 15, 2026
Callbacks:
August 20, 2026
How to Audition
Students should prepare:
- A 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song in the style of Bonnie & Clyde.
- The song may be from Bonnie & Clyde or another musical with a similar style and vocal quality.
- A backing track is required. Please do not sing a cappella.
- Choose material that best showcases your vocal ability, acting, and storytelling.
Submit Your Audition
Audition videos may be submitted by:
- Email: info@ignitetlpa.com
- Text: Mrs. Tina
Students selected for callbacks on August 20 may be asked to sing additional material, read scenes, and participate in acting exercises as part of the casting process.
Continue the Journey
Productions are just one part of becoming a well-rounded performer. Many of our Blazes students choose to continue their training through weekly classes that strengthen every area of performance and prepare them for future opportunities.
We recommend pairing Blazes with:
- Advanced Musical Theatre Dance – A class designed specifically for our advanced performers, focusing on the choreography styles, performance quality, and audition skills needed for musical theatre.
- Tap – Improve rhythm, speed, precision, and versatility.
- Jazz – Build strength, flexibility, turns, leaps, and dynamic performance skills.
- Ballet – Develop the technical foundation, alignment, and control that every performer needs.
- Hip-Hop & Industry Dance – Explore commercial dance styles while increasing versatility and confidence.
- Acting Classes – Dive deeper into character development, scene study, script analysis, and audition technique.
- Voice Lessons & Vocal Classes – Strengthen healthy vocal technique, musicianship, range, stamina, and solo performance skills.
- Acting Through Song – Learn to combine vocal performance with truthful acting to become a compelling storyteller.
Together, these classes create a complete training program that prepares performers for auditions, college musical theatre programs, professional opportunities, and performances beyond the Ignite stage.
Whether your goal is to perform professionally, pursue theatre in college, or simply be part of an incredible company of passionate performers,
Blazes is a place to be challenged, inspired, and transformed. Here, you’ll build lifelong friendships, discover your full potential, and continue growing into the performer—and person—you were created to be.
