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W25 Kid Invent Theatre: Play On! Session A

$235

with Tali Eisenstadt

Calendar Jan 4, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 10 weeks

W25 Kid Invent Theatre: Play On! Session A

Grades 4-6 • Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM, Jan. 4 – Mar. 8, 2025 • $225 Subscribers/$235 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.

Full Course

SB25 Performance Academy: Seussical Kids

$290

with Katie Dorrell

Calendar Mar 17, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY: Seussical Kids

Grades 5-8 • March 17-22, 2025 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $280 Subscribers/$290 Non-subscribers

Auditions, Friday March 14, 4:00-6:00 PM
Class, March 17-20, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Class, March 21, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM (performance at 4:30 PM)
Class, March 22, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (performance at 11:00 AM)

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS,  the 40 minute adaptation of the Broadway musical, Seussical!

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Auditions will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Friday, Mar. 14, to determine role assignment. All students enrolled must attend auditions.

Performances are at 4:30 PM on Friday, Mar. 21, and Sat., Mar. 22 at 11:00 AM. Each student receives 2 complimentary tickets to the performance of his or her choice. Additional tickets may be purchased for $5 each online at dmplayhouse.com beginning Mar. 1. Seating is general admission.

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S25 Broadway Stars

$265
Calendar Mar 29, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

BROADWAY STARS

Grades 5-7 • Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mar. 29-May 17, 2023 * • $255 Subscribers/$265 Non-subscribers

Love to sing, dance and act? This is the class for you! Learn musical theatre show tunes and scenes that come alive with choreography and acting technique. Participate in our spring musical revue for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 17th at 11:00 AM

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SUM25 Page to Stage: Pinocchio

$295
Calendar Jun 2, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Page to Stage: Pinocchio
Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 2-6
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Needed: Young actors to bring this timeless story and one big wish to life. Help make the set, choose costumes, rehearse, and then perform for family and friends on the last day of class.

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

Full Course

SUM25 Performance Academy: The Wizard of Oz June 9-13

$295
Calendar Jun 9, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Performance Academy: The Wizard of Oz
Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 9-13
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Audition for roles and perform L. Frank Baum’s classic, The Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she meets The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and, of course, the Wicked Witch! Perform on the final day. Enrollment guarantees a part in the play!

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

Full Course

SUM25 Jack: The (Fairly) True Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk

$295
Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Jack: The (Fairly) True Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk
Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 16-20
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Jack and his sister Annabella are on a mission. The king of the giants has taken something that belongs to them, and they’ll do anything to get it back. Join us for a funny (and totally true!) retelling of a familiar tale.

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

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SUM25 Performance Academy: The Wizard of Oz June 16-20

$295
Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Performance Academy: The Wizard of Oz
Grades 6-8, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 16-20
$285 Subscribers/$295 Non-Subscribers

Audition for roles and perform L. Frank Baum’s classic, The Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she meets The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and, of course, the Wicked Witch! Perform on the final day. Enrollment guarantees a part in the play!

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

Full Course

SUM25 Performance Academy: Audition Workshop

$236
Calendar Jun 30, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Performance Academy: Audition Workshop
Grades 5-8, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, June 30-July 3
$226 Subscribers/$236 Non-Subscribers

The 2025-26 Season will be announced soon, and will include great titles with roles for young actors. Work with Playhouse directors to get the experience necessary to be comfortable in auditions. Participation in the course does not guarantee a role but will acquaint students with scenes from the shows, available roles and the audition procedure used at The Playhouse. This class will focus on the scene work from both plays and musicals in the upcoming Playhouse season.

*Go here learn about types of classes, what to bring, and other important information!

Full Course




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