Series synopsis
Backstage is a Canadian comedy family kids television series that premiered on Family Channel on March 18, 2016. It ended on April 20, 2018. It was created by Jennifer Pertsch, Lara Azzopardi. It stars Alyssa Trask, Aviva Mongillo, Josh Bogert and Mckenzie Small.
A group of “very talented” teenagers sing, dance, and perform their way to the top at the famous Keaton School of the Arts! From the disappointments of failure, to the new friendships and crowning achievements, being a student at Keaton means you're on the path to becoming a star!
Premise
A group of “very talented” teenagers sing, dance, and perform their way to the top at the famous Keaton School of the Arts! From the disappointments of failure, to the new friendships and crowning achievements, being a student at Keaton means you're on the path to becoming a star!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alyssa Trask as Carly Catto
- Aviva Mongillo as Alya Kendrick
- Josh Bogert as Miles Lennox
- Mckenzie Small as Scarlett Dunn
- Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa Morita
- Matthew Isen as Jax Gardner
- Hannah Alissa Richardson as Prima
- Noah Escott as CAMDA Finalist
Supporting cast
- Carter Musselman as Sloane's Crew
- Kevin Scheitzbach as Dancer
- Janet Porter as Alya's Mom
- Kolton Stewart as Curtis
Guest cast
- Hannah Alissa Richardson as Prima
- Noah Escott as CAMDA Finalist
- Carter Musselman as Sloane's Crew
- Kevin Scheitzbach as Dancer
- Janet Porter as Alya's Mom
- Kolton Stewart as Curtis
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | March 18, 2016 | September 30, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 30 | August 28, 2017 | April 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The First Day Best friends Vanessa and Carly embark on their first day as ballet dancers at the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts. Meanwhile, singer Alya struggles with stage fright in front of her music class. |
March 18, 2016 |
| 2 |
Groups of Two Carly and Vanessa are forced to dance with new partners, while Jax disapproves of Miles' preferential treatment in music class. Alya contends with a celebrity classmate. |
March 25, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Brightside Student council president Julie plans a spectacular freshman orientation while tension mounts between Carly and Vanessa. Miles keeps a secret from his classmates. |
April 1, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
And We Are Back... The students are back at Keaton. Vanessa and Carly face some hard consequences, Jax's summer returns to haunt him. Alya and Miles compete to be mentored by a top music student. |
August 28, 2017 |
| 2 |
Leading by Example A new addition to the Primas finds Carly struggling to keep the new recruits in line. Kit helps her sister, Scarlett, try to sing again. Alya discovers Frances' teaching methods aren't what she expected. |
March 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Choices The prestigious CAMDAs are announced. Julie is forced to make a tough decision while Jenna's TMK posts land her in hot water. Meanwhile, Kit gets tired of Jax taking all of DJ Diamondmind's credit. |
March 14, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Family Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 18, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 20, 2018 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 17:30:00 |