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A Dahl's House

$325

with Nate Bartley

Calendar Sep 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 4-6

Step into the wonderfully weird world of Roald Dahl! Inspired by beloved stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and James and the Giant Peach, young artists and performers will bring Dahl's unforgettable characters and imaginative worlds to life through art and drama. From giant peaches and dream jars to magical inventions, students will create original art projects while exploring character, storytelling, and creative expression. Whether inventing a new Wonka creation or bringing a mischievous character to life, join us for a touch of Dahl-inspired magic.

Please note this class will not meet on 11/11. 

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Masterpiece Mystery

$350

with Shellina Hefner

Calendar Sep 12, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 1-3

The museum is closing...or is it? When the lights go out, famous paintings, sculptures, and artists spring to life! Join the museum's newest team of detectives as they search for clues, crack codes, and stop a daring art heist before a priceless masterpiece disappears. Students will explore famous works of art, create art of their own, and use improvisation, theatre games, and storytelling to bring the mystery to life.

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Sci-Fi on Stage

$325

with Jasmin Haddad

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 7-8

Adventure awaits! Inspired by the worlds of Star Wars, fantasy, and science fiction, this collaborative acting class explores the art of devised theatre as performers create an original performance together. Develop compelling characters, craft rich fictional worlds, and discover how an ensemble can transform imagination into an out-of-this-world theatrical experience.

Please note this class will not meet on 9/7.

World Builders

$325

with Nate Bartley

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 4-6

Theatre is more than telling stories, it's creating worlds. Through collaborative acting and devising, performers will imagine everything from the setting and its rules to the characters who call it home. Ideas come to life through improvisation, character development, and ensemble storytelling as each new scene expands the world they've created together. The session culminates in an original theatrical adventure built entirely from the group's imagination.

Please note this class will not meet on 9/7.

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