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F26 Creative Drama I: Picture Perfect

$195

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 10 weeks

4-5 year old Pre-K and Kindergarten (must be at least 4 by 9/15/26) • Saturdays, 9:00-9:55 AM • Sept. 12-Nov. 14 $185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Picture books are the introduction to the magic of storytelling for children. We’ll dramatize some of our favorites each week, and bring favorite characters and stories to life, in fun, creative atmosphere. We’ll introduce basic theatre concepts, while reinforcing literacy and cooperation skills.

F26 Creative Characters: FUNdamentals Session A

$244
Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 9:15-10:30 AM • Sept. 12-Nov. 14 • $234 Subscribers/$244 Non-Subscribers

This hybrid of creative drama and performance was created especially for those 2nd and 3rd graders who are ready to begin a more disciplined approach to theatre. While keeping it fun and light, young actors will use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that focuses on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness and body awareness. Returning students welcome!

Parents can attend an informal showcase on the last day of class.*  

F26 Kids Invent Theatre: Playmakers Session A

$289
Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 11 weeks

Grades 4-6 • Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM • Sept. 12-Nov. 21 • $279 Subscribers/$289 Non-Subscribers

Wanted: young actors who are ready to take the stage by storm. Work on vocal projection, diction and body awareness, along with other performance skills, using a play chosen just for our class needs. Rehearse, polish and present your show for your parents!* All levels of experience and returning students welcome!

F26 Kids Invent Theatre: Playmakers Session B

$289
Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 11 weeks

Grades 4-6 • Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM • Sept. 12-Nov. 21 •
$279 Subscribers/$289 Non-Subscribers

Wanted: young actors who are ready to take the stage by storm. Work on vocal projection, diction and body awareness, along with other performance skills, using a play chosen just for our class needs. Rehearse, polish and present your show for your parents! All levels of experience and returning students welcome!

F26 Kids Invent Theatre: Playmakers Session C

$289
Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 11 weeks

Grades 4-6 • Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM • Sept. 12-Nov. 21 • $279 Subscribers/$289 Non-Subscribers

Wanted: young actors who are ready to take the stage by storm. Work on vocal projection, diction and body awareness, along with other performance skills, using a play chosen just for our class needs. Rehearse, polish and present your show for your parents! All levels of experience and returning students welcome!

F26 Creative Drama II: Page to Stage Session A

$195

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30 AM • Sept. 12-Nov. 14 • $185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Children will bring favorite books to life and become the characters they love! We’ll act out stores, play theatre games and sing songs, all while introducing basic theatre and acting concepts while reinforcing literacy and cooperation skills.

F26 Creative Characters: FUNdamentals Session B

$244
Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 10:45 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 10:45 AM-12:00 PM • Sept. 12-Nov. 14 • $234 Subscribers/$244 Non-Subscribers

This hybrid of creative drama and performance was created especially for those 2nd and 3rd graders who are ready to begin a more disciplined approach to theatre. While keeping it fun and light, young actors will use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that focuses on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness and body awareness. Returning students welcome!

Parents can attend an informal showcase on the last day of class.*  

F26 Teen Theatre Project: Halloween Haunts

$295

with Maren Grant

Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 8 weeks

F26 Teen Theatre Project
Grades 7-10  • Sept. 12- Oct. 31

Sept. 12-Oct. 24, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Oct. 29-30, 4:30-6:30 PM
Oct. 31, 1:00-4:00 PM
Performance: Saturday, October 31 at 3:00 PM

$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscriber
Audition, rehearse, and perform a play (title TBD), just in time for a spooky Halloween performance. Design and create a whole production including, sound, set, and props, and perform for family and friends on the final day.





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