Casts of 30 to 80+ local children, teens and adults participate for free and learn from qualified instructors, staff and artists.
Primary audience is local schools on field trips - over 7500 students see each spring production!
Six daytime school/group shows over two weekdays, one evening public show.
Professionally produced and staged, including costumes, makeup, sets & props.
Performed at local theatres, including the McCallum and Camelot.
Original adaptations based, in most instances, on literary works included in State reading lists.
Tailored to capture the interest of all ages and grade levels.
Currently 1 per season in Spring (May/June) with more where finances permit.
Shows run approximately one hour.
Minimal per seat school costs (currently $6) with active effort to seek sponsors to provide free seats where possible.
Education Packets provided to assist teachers in meeting State Standards with lesson plans, activities and information related to the specific production.
Workshops incorporated with rehearsals assist in teaching young actors (and more mature ones) how to develop and improve their skills while learning theatre etiquette and other valuable lessons.
Involvement of entire families through volunteer assistance with all aspects of each production (set building, props, costumes, make-up, etc.).
