HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Christmas Spectacular Backstage Pass

Go Behind the Curtain

Ever wondered what it’s like backstage at Christmas Spectacular?

The Alabama School of the Arts invites high school juniors and seniors to experience Christmas Spectacular from the inside with our exclusive Backstage Pass. Enjoy early entry before your selected performance, tour backstage, meet the students and faculty who make the production possible, and experience “Spec” through the eyes of an ASOTA performer. It’s a unique opportunity to explore life as a student in one of the Southeast’s premier performing arts programs while experiencing the magic behind one of the region’s most beloved Christmas traditions.

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What's Included with Your Backstage Pass

What's Included with Your Backstage Pass

Your Backstage Pass gives you exclusive access before your selected performance of Christmas Spectacular.

  1. Register for your free Backstage Pass to reserve your spot.
  2. Receive a $10-off promo code in your confirmation email to use when purchasing your Christmas Spectacular tickets.
  3. Arrive early for your VIP experience, including a backstage tour and time with ASOTA faculty and students, and receive automatic entry into a drawing for up to $25,000 in ASOTA talent scholarships.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

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Who Can Attend

Who Can Attend

This exclusive Backstage Pass experience is available to high school juniors and seniors and their immediate family members.

As a Backstage Pass guest, you’ll enjoy:

  • Exclusive early entry before your selected performance of Christmas Spectacular
  • A behind-the-scenes tour featuring staging, scenic design, audio, lighting, cameras, and student performers
  • The opportunity to meet ASOTA faculty, staff, and ensemble directors
  • Time to connect with current Alabama School of the Arts students
  • Access to Prayer Room, a meaningful time of worship and devotion with the full cast and crew before the performance
  • Early access to seating and Christmas Spectacular merchandise
  • Automatic entry into a drawing for up to a $25,000 ASOTA talent scholarship

Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

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But, wait, there’s more….

Not only can you register for a Backstage Pass, you can also:

• Automatically enter a drawing for a $25,000 scholarship.
• Receive a $2,000 scholarship for visiting UM on Friday, November 20.
• Audition for ASOTA scholarships on Friday, November 20.

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Backstage Pass Schedule

All events will take place at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile. AL.

Thursday Schedule

  • 4:30 PM – Arrive, Check In, and Receive Your VIP Lanyard
  • 5:00 PM – Backstage Pass Experience & Tour
  • 5:50 PM – Find Your Seats Before Doors Open
  • 6:15 PM – Doors Open to the General Public
  • 7:00 PM – Christmas Spectacular Performance Begins
  • Intermission – VIP Reception

Friday Schedule

  • 4:30 PM – Arrive, Check In, and Receive Your VIP Lanyard
  • 4:45 PM – Backstage Tour Begins
  • 5:15 PM – Prayer Room Experience
  • 5:50 PM – Find Your Seats Before Doors Open
  • 6:15 PM – Doors Open to the General Public
  • 7:00 PM – Christmas Spectacular Performance Begins
  • Intermission – VIP Reception

Saturday Schedule

  • 11:30 AM – Arrive, Check In, and Receive Your VIP Lanyard
  • 11:45 AM – Backstage Tour Begins
  • 12:15 PM – Prayer Room Experience
  • 12:50 PM – Find Your Seats Before Doors Open
  • 1:15 PM – Doors Open to the General Public
  • 2:00 PM – Christmas Spectacular Performance Begins
  • Intermission – VIP Reception

Sunday Schedule

  • 1:30 PM – Arrive, Check In, and Receive Your VIP Lanyard
  • 1:45 PM – Backstage Tour Begins
  • 2:15 PM – Prayer Room Experience
  • 2:50 PM – Find Your Seats Before Doors Open
  • 3:15 PM – Doors Open to the General Public
  • 4:00 PM – Christmas Spectacular Performance Begins
  • Intermission – VIP Reception