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SUM26 Stagecraft and Stories: I Survived

$300

with Josie Gillette

Calendar Aug 10, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-5, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, August 10-14
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Based on the best-selling series of the same name, create the scenery and tell the harrowing true stories of survival, from the perspective of kids-just like you-in life or death situations. Perform a collection of scenes for family and friends on the final day!

Full Course

F26 Kids Invent Theatre: Playmakers Session A

$289

with Tali Eisenstadt

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!

Full Course

F26 Kids Invent Theatre: Playmakers Session B

$289

with Emily Konzen

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!

Full Course

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!

Will run

WB26 Three-Day Play Session 1B (Grades 4-6)

$190
Calendar Dec 21, 2026 at 9 am

WB25 Four-Day Play Session B (Grades 4-6)

Grades 4-6 • 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, polish scenes and put it all together. Perform for your family on the final day of class!

WB26 Three-Day Play Session 2B (Grades 4-6)

$190
Calendar Dec 28, 2026 at 9 am

WB25 Four-Day Play Session 2B (Grades 4-6)

Grades 4-6 • 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, polish scenes and put it all together. Perform for your family on the final day of class!

W27 Kids Invent Theatre: Play On! Session A

$255
Calendar Jan 9, 2027 at 9:30 am, runs for 9 weeks

W26 Kid Invent Theatre: Play On! Session A

Grades 4-6 • Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2027 • $245 Subscribers/$255 Non-subscribers

Put those newly-honed acting skills to work, rehearsing and performing an original play. Continue to work on diction, character development, and body awareness while also exploring ensemble building. Perform the play on the final day of class for your family! Returning students who have taken this class before are always welcome, as scripts are new each session. This class builds on the fall session's Kids Invent Theatre: Fall Playmakers however new students may sign up if they wish.

W27 Kids Invent Theatre: Play On! Session B

$255

with Emily Konzen

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

W26 Kid Invent Theatre: Play On! Session B

Grades 4-6 • Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM, Jan. 9 – Mar. 6, 2026 • $245 Subscribers/$255 Non-subscribers

Put those newly-honed acting skills to work, rehearsing and performing an original play. Continue to work on diction, character development, and body awareness while also exploring ensemble building. Perform the play on the final day of class for your family! Returning students who have taken this class before are always welcome, as scripts are new each session. This class builds on the fall session's Kids Invent Theatre: Fall Playmakers however new students may sign up if they wish.





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