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WB25 Four-Day Play Session A (Grades 2-3)

$235
Calendar Dec 22, 2025 at 9 am

WB25 Four-Day Play Session A (Grades 2-3)

Grades 2-3 • Dec. 22-23 & 29-30 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $225 Subscribers/$235 Non-subscribers

Audition for roles on the first day. Then learn blocking, make the backdrops and props, and put it all together. Perform for your family on the final day of class!

Will run

W26 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session A

$234

with Katie Dorrell

Calendar Jan 3, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 10 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session A

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 9:15-10:30 AM, Jan. 3 – Mar. 7, 2026 • $224 Subscribers/$234 Non-subscribers

Students continue to transition to a more disciplined approach to theatre arts. While keeping it developmentally appropriate, young actors will begin to 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 will focus on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness, and body awareness.

*Parents may attend an informal sharing on the last day of class.

Full Course

W26 Creative Drama II: Story Quest

$190

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Jan 3, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 10 weeks

W25 Creative Drama II: Story Quest

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 AM, Jan. 3 – Mar. 7, 2026 • $180 Subscribers/$190 Non-subscribers

Each class always starts with a good story, with characters and places that leap out of the pages of a book. Where will be go from there? It’s up to you! Beginning acting skills, body awareness, self-expression, and literacy skills are reinforced. 

*Sharing for parents on last day of class

Will run

W26 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session B

$234

with Katie Dorrell

Calendar Jan 3, 2026 at 10:45 am, runs for 10 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session B

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 10:45-12:00 PM, Jan. 3 – Mar. 7, 2026 • $224 Subscribers/$234 Non-subscribers

Students continue to transition to a more disciplined approach to theatre arts. While keeping it developmentally appropriate, young actors will begin to 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 will focus on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness, and body awareness.

*Parents may attend an informal sharing on the last day of class.

Will run

SP26 Broadway Troupers

$165
Calendar Mar 28, 2026 at 10:15 am, runs for 8 weeks

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 AM, Mar. 28-May 16, 2026 * • $155 Subscribers/$165 Non-subscribers

Children explore singing and movement in this fun, creative, explorative class centered around musical theatre. Participate in our spring musical revue showcase for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 16th at 11:00 AM 





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