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Skills for Theatre....Skills for Life
KIDSTAGE is uniquely designed to use theatre to build critical life skills in each participant. In KIDSTAGE classes and rehearsals, our techniques encourage creativity, collaboration, problem solving, concentration, public speaking, and a strong work ethic. While some students are on a path to Broadway, all students are improving their futures and increasing self-confidence through involvement in KIDSTAGE and our Teen Access Program.
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Preschool Arts Adventures
This two-day-a-week program offers an enriching, creative learning environment for your preschool aged child to embark on a journey of imagination and discovery.
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Summer Camps
Theatre arts camps for kids ages 4–20, running June 15–August 7, 2009
Note: As of late February, 2008, KIDSTAGE classes in Stanwood have been discontinued; we hope we can accommodate our Stanwood KIDSTAGE participants with the classes and camps offered in Everett. For more information, please contact Kati Nickerson, Director of Youth Education, by phone at (425) 257-6344 or .
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Productions
Learn about the various KIDSTAGE production programs.
See KIDSTAGE students on stage!
- West Side Story (KIDSTAGE Summer Independent, Issaquah), July 18–25, 2009; Tickets on sale June 10, 2009
- The Wiz (KIDSTAGE SummerStock, Issaquah), August 1–9, 2009; Tickets on sale June 24, 2009
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat© (KIDSTAGE SummerStock, Everett), August 14–23, 2009; Tickets on sale July 7, 2009
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Auditions
Learn about audition opportunities for our school year and summer production programs.
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KIDSTAGE in the News |
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TAP into Your Future |
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TAP (Teen Access Program) Program — including Internships in Performance, Production, and Arts Education — provides hands-on experience and training, mentored by professionals, in a wide variety of theatre disciplines.
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About KIDSTAGE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The KIDSTAGE Mission:
- To provide a personal development program for young people which uses theatre arts
- To teach creativity and responsibility
- To encourage teamwork and personal integrity
- To foster self-esteem and appreciation for live theatre
KIDSTAGE Forms:
Common KIDSTAGE forms are available in PDF form for download. To download a form, click on the form's name below:
Key Aspects of the KIDSTAGE Program:
Longevity:
Since 1987, KIDSTAGE has provided Puget Sound students and their families a year round "home" for theatre arts activities.
Instructors and Directors:
KIDSTAGE hires highly trained professional teaching and performing artists and provides them with additional training in child development and KIDSTAGE techniques. Learn about our instructors.
Best Practices: KIDSTAGE utilizes proven strategies and structures to ensure the best possible outcomes and experiences for each student.
A Professional Theatre Environment:
Village Theatre is the only professional musical theatre company in the region with a year-round education program for ages 4–20.
Teen Access Program: TAP into Your Future!
Village Theatre offers year-round opportunities for teens to learn from professional mentors in all aspects of theatre production.
Professionally Managed and Executed Productions:
KIDSTAGE productions emphasize the unique learning opportunities inherent in theatre both on stage and backstage.
Access to Mainstage Performance Internships:
KIDSTAGE students may be exclusively invited to audition for Village Theatre Mainstage productions.
Mainstage Discounts:
KIDSTAGE students receive half price tickets to all Village Theatre Mainstage productions.
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