Kids aged 8-15, no matter the talent, or experience level can enroll at Willie Wilson’s TAG. Most of our kids “grow-up” into bigger and bigger roles as they gain experience. Our mission is to lead with “love and kindness”. Both kids and parents love our “safe and brave” environment. Our 95% repeat rate confirms that. TEAMWORK is at the core of our mission.

Rehearsals are located at multiple locations such as KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Washington Township, ELKS in Westwood, or ELKS in Park Ridge. Performance locations vary between the Fair Lawn Community Center, Felician University IMPACT in Lodi, Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, and more. Locations will be confirmed prior to each show.

TAG is building a scholarship program for financially burdened candidates. The sale of TAG sweatshirts funds this initiative. Candidates must be recommended by a TAG family with 3 years of TAG experience. Please email Lmcvey104@aol.com about your recommendation.

Prepare a 1-minute audition that includes name, age, hometown and song choice. Many kids sing a song from the show they’re enrolling for, but that is not necessary. Heck, sing “Happy Birthday” if that makes you more comfortable Audition video is due one week before program begins.

The MOST important! Some scripts may need to be put in 3-ring binder (flexible 1” is best) with their name. Your child’s script is needed at EVERY rehearsal. Please insure they bring it back-and-forth every day. It helps if you practice lines with them at home. Your child must bring a pencil and highlighter every day too, please.

TAG’s audition rating tool is evidence-based and data-driven. Independently, staff members review the videos and rate them privately. Those scores are captured, de-identified, aggregated and sorted high-to-low. Casting decisions follow those metric results. TAG is happy to share your child’s scores with questioning parents.

All cast members are in all performances; however, they are featured more in either the RED, BLUE, or 1, 2, 3 cast.

Shows are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at 6pm and 8pm. Detailed cast lists will be distributed.

Costumes are a combination of rented/purchased costumes, costumes from TAG’s Costume Shop, or garments taken from your own closet at home that work for the role. Costumes vary per show. Many TAG kids find a costume they love and purchase it themselves. Please have these pre-approved by the Costume Manager of the show.

During enrollment, each family agrees to purchase a total of 12 tickets. Because TAG performances often sell out, parents are notified when the Box Office opens before the public is informed for you to secure the best seats available. TAG uses TICKETLEAP as their online ticket vendor, and you must use a laptop to choose your own seats. When purchasing tickets from a phone, only general admission is available.