On Stage Youth Workshops

Since 1980, On Stage has offered opportunities for youth to learn basics of theatre-craft.  During summer workshops, they develop confidence and enhance stage presence as they appear in performances free to the public.  Opportunities for acting, singing, choreography, and behind the scenes work are offered for all ages.  All stay connected to On Stage as community theatre.  Three separate workshops occur during the summer months:  kindergarten through second grade, third through sixth grade, and seventh through twelfth grade.  Each workshop day begins with teaching of basic theatre techniques through acting games and activities.  Students then work on a show to perform at the end of the week.  All are musical theatre; registration and auditions are held in May and June and all participants learn their parts before coming to the workshops allowing time to develop an exciting and in depth production.

On Stage Youth Workshops 2012

Show TBD 

 June 25^th – June 30^th

5:00-9:00 p.m.

Rising 7^th-12^th graders

2 performances on June 23^rd  

Workshop directed by Julie Lalaian

$95 per person

Registration/Auditions held May 24^th 7:30-9:00 p.m. or June 2^nd noon-2:00 p.m.

Please check the audition page on the website for more information.

 “The Best Little Theater in Town”

When James P. Pennypacker (a shady accountant) announces that he’ll have to shut down “The Best Little Theater in Town” due to lack of funds, theater owner Mrs. Goodman, popular director Cecille Deville, and the tightly-knit cast go into action!  Two narrators pave the way as they discuss the elements of a classic musical theater production in this fun-filled “play within a play”.  Watch the story unfold as this small town theater company struggles to make ends meet.  There’s plenty of drama and more than enough comedy in this fabulous theatrical score and entertaining story.

July 9^th-14^th  5:00-8:30 p.m. 

Rising 3^rd-6^th graders

2 performances on July 14^th  

Workshop directed by Beth Mappes

$75 per child

Registration/Auditions held May 24^th 5:00-7:30 p.m. or June 2^nd 10:00 a.m.-noon.

Please check the audition page on the website for more information.

“A Barnyard Moosical”

A hilarious and imaginative musical ab out a unique and talented group of animals living at this unusual farm.  Between the gourmet goats that refuse to eat garbage, a chorus line of hoofing neatnik pigs, and funky dancing chickens, this musical will be sure to tickle the imagination of performers and audiences alike!  A special visit from some real barnyard goats will cap off the end of this fun week!

June 11^th-16^th  5:00-7:00 p.m.

Rising Kindergarteners-2^nd graders

2 performances on June 16^th  

Workshop directed by Beth Mappes

$65 per child

Registration/Auditions held May 24^th 5:00-7:30 p.m. or June 2^nd 10:00 a.m.-noon.

Please check the audition page on the website for more information.