Aliens Vs. Cheerleaders
By: Qui Nguyen
After aliens abduct and scan two unsuspecting teenagers‘ brains to find their leader, they are led to Principal Forsman of Saint Valley High School. Little do the power-hungry aliens know, the school‘s cheerleading squad is full of brains, brawn and butt-kicking skills. But when the cheerleaders are overpowered, it‘s up to hipster outsider Molly and her nerdy sidekick Lewis to step in and save the planet.
Written by award-winning playwright Qui Nguyen, She Kills Monsters, and current screenwriter for PBS & Marvel Studios.
Total Semester Cost: $500 (All-inclusive price) 2 Payment Options available during sign-up Payment Plan Option 1:
Deposit (paid during signup): $162 (includes a $50 materials/admin fee that is non-refundable 24 hours after registering)
3 Monthly Installments (Feb, March, April): $113 Payment Plan Option 2:
Deposit (paid during signup): $162 (includes a $50 materials/admin fee that is non-refundable 24 hours after registering)
1 Final Installment in February: $338
More Info:
- Time: Thursdays (5:00-6:30PM)
- Grades: 3rd-9th
- First Session: Thursday, January 7th
- Audition Day: Saturday, January 9th (10:00AM-12:30PM)
- Spring Break: April 2-9 (No Rehearsal)
- Saturday Tech Rehearsal: March 27 (10:00AM-12:00PM) or (1:00-3:00PM)
- Dress Rehearsals: Thursday, April 15 (4:30-6:30PM) & Friday, April 16 (5:00-8:00PM)
- Performance Weekend: April 17/18
What make’s Roots’ School of Theatre different?
✨ The All-Inclusive Price & Small-Cast Guarantee One Price. Zero Stress. Every Performer Shines. When you register for a full-semester production at Roots’ School of Theatre, you aren’t just signing your child up for a weekly class—you’re securing a completely hassle-free, high-quality theatrical experience for your performer and your family.- Guaranteed Roles (No Audition Required to join the production): We strictly limit our cast sizes to ensure personalized, elite instruction. Because our cast sizes are small, every single performer is guaranteed a part with spoken lines. No one gets lost in a massive ensemble. (Auditions are still required so directors can determine casting)
- No Extra Fee just to audition.
- No Costume Sourcing: We design, source, and provide almost all your performer’s high-quality costumes and props. Some basic undergarments or very simple costume pieces may need to be provided (these are items you probably already have at home).
- No Mandatory Volunteering: Your time is valuable. We never require parents to work weekends, set-building, or backstage chaperone shifts. No need to serve on a committee.
- Free Performance Tickets: Your registration includes complimentary tickets for parents, family, and friends to watch the final semester showcase. No hidden box-office fees at checkout.
| Expense Category | Typical “Budget” Semester Show | Our All-Inclusive Semester Show |
| Base Tuition | Lower upfront cost (e.g., $224-$475+) | $500 |
| Costumes & Main Props | $75.00+ (Often a surprise fee mid-semester) | $0.00 (Included) |
| Show Tickets (Family & Friends) | $100.00+ (Multiple tickets over the run) | $0.00 (Fully Included) |
| Mandatory Parent Labor Buyout | $100-$300 (If you cannot work set build days or join a committee) | $0.00 (Zero hours required) |
| Cast Dynamics | Overcrowded casts (Many get no lines and very little stage time) | Small Cast (Lines guaranteed) –Priceless |
| The Parent Experience | Stressed by deadlines, supply runs, and chores | Frictionless. Relax and watch them shine. |