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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.*  

Will run

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.

Will run

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.*  

Will run

WB26 Three-Day Play Session 1A (Grades 2-3)

$190
Calendar Dec 21, 2026 at 9 am

WB26 Three-Day Play Session 1A (Grades 2-3)

Grades 2-3 • Dec. 21, 22, 23 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $180 Subscribers/$190 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!

WB26 Three-Day Play Session 2A (Grades 2-3)

$190
Calendar Dec 28, 2026 at 9 am

WB26 Three-Day Play Session 1A (Grades 2-3)

Grades 2-3 • Dec. 28, 29, 30 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $180 Subscribers/$190 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!

W27 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session A

$239
Calendar Jan 9, 2027 at 9:15 am, runs for 9 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session A

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 9:15-10:30 AM, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2027 • $229 Subscribers/$239 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.

W27 Creative Drama II: Story Quest

$195

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Jan 9, 2027 at 10:30 am, runs for 9 weeks

W27 Creative Drama II: Story Quest

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 AM, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2027 • $185 Subscribers/$195 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

W27 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session B

$239
Calendar Jan 9, 2027 at 10:45 am, runs for 9 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session B

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 10:45 AM-12:00 PM, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2027 • $229 Subscribers/$239 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.





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