Elementary Summer Youth Troup Classes

Putting together a theatrical production is a lot like putting together a puzzle.  There are tons of little pieces that all have to come together to tell the same story in an entertaining , imaginative or thought provoking way.  Good theatre needs all the puzzle pieces working together to take the audience members to a different world and learn a new story.  During this four day exploration of the theatrical world, students will be exposed to all of the different disciplines that come together to make a production fabulous.  Of course, we will play some great theatre games, but performing won’t be the focus of this workshop.  Students will have the opportunity to explore all things backstage.  Each day we will have a new hands-on stagecraft project allowing kids to design, create, and build as though they are the working member of a theatrical production team.  Some of the costumes, props or set pieces created may even be used in our summer musicals. 

AGES: Students in grades 1 – 5

DATES: May 28 – 31 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm  

INSTRUCTORS: Emily Giles, Becky O’Keefe

COST: $225

Boom, boom, ain’t it great to be crazy?  Well, you would be crazy to miss this week long class as we sing and dance to some very silly songs. Plus we will brush up on your acting skills and use our creativity to make props and everything necessary to put on a splish splashing great show!  Adults can join us as we boom chicka boom during our show on the last day! 

AGES: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

DATES: June 3 – 7 | 9:00 – 9:45 AM 

INSTRUCTOR: Becky O’Keefe

COST: $60

 Using books from the Sir Cumference series by Cindy Neuschwander, we are going on a quest to create a unique performance about knights and all these medieval!  Parents are invited to the final day of class, as we share our original performance!  Bonus: you might even learn some math! 

AGES: Grades 3 – 5

DATES: June 3 – 7 | 10:00 – 11:30  AM 

INSTRUCTOR: Becky O’Keefe

COST: $110

Triangle is hosting auditions for all the best shapes to be in his play.  But Trapezoid just doesn’t fit in- or does he?  Let’s do some creative dramatic activities using the book, A Trapezoid is Not a Dinosaur, by Suzanne Morris. 

AGES: Kingergarten – 2nd Grade

DATES: July 8 – 12 | 10:00 – 10:50 AM 

INSTRUCTOR: Becky O’Keefe

COST: $75

One, two, three o’clock, four o’clock rock!  It is time to sing, dance, and create a musical revue of songs from the 50’s and 60’s.  Think ponytails and slicked back greaser hair!  Come ready to twist and shout, shake a tail feather, and rock around the clock.  Adults will be invited in on the last day for a show! 

AGES: Grades 3 -5

DATES: July 8 – 12 | 11:00 – Noon

INSTRUCTOR: Becky O’Keefe

COST: $75

Calling all dramatic wild things! This class is for you.  Each day will be filled with singing songs, wild drama activities, and crazy creative movement inspired by Max and his Wild Thing friends from the book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Let the wild rumpus begin! 

AGES: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

DATES: July 15 – 19 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM

INSTRUCTORS:  Sara Bonner with Sign First

COST: $110

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza. 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!

AGES: Grades 1 – 5

DATES: July 15 – 27 (M-F) | Noon to 4:00 pm 

PERFORMANCES: July 26 at 7:00 PM |  July 27 at 2:30 PM

INSTRUCTORS:  Lauren Thiessen (director and vocal director)

COST: $275 

Calendar Kingdom is a place of respect and harmony as each royal holiday has a unique and special day to honor. What could possibly disrupt this perfect sense of community and support for these colorful holiday princesses and princes who keep the entire kingdom celebrating?  This will be our third play in our “princess/prince camp,” series.  Everyone gets a part and lines and a crown- what could be better than that?!

AGES: Grades 1-5

DATES: July 29 – August 2 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

PERFORMANCE: Friday, August 2 at 3:00 PM

INSTRUCTORS:  Emily Giles (Director) Debra Cole (Playwright)

COST: $275 

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Lawrence, KS 66049
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