Youth Education

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 Technical Theatre Program (TTP). In addition, Village Theatre is home to robust school programs, such as student matinees, in-school classes, and more.

KIDSTAGE Programs

Classes & Camps

KIDSTAGE classes are designed to engage and build skills for students of various experience levels, whether they are brand new to theatre, or have been taking classes with us for years.

Production Programs

All KIDSTAGE production programs strive for the highest educational experience possible. Rehearsals are handled with skill and patience and designed to educate participants about the professional approach to producing theatre.

Internships

The Technical Theatre Program (TTP) and Internship experiences at Village Theatre provide hands-on experiential learning, mentored by professionals, in a wide variety of theatre disciplines.

Institute

This versatile school-year program for grades 5-12 is open by audition for students who are ready to study, train, and perform at an advanced level.

Pathway to Institute

This 23-24-week school-year program is designed to give students the foundational training needed to thrive in the Institute program, while creating an inclusive and focused community.

Student Matinees

Village Theatre Pied Piper
Village Theatre Pied Piper is committed to providing children with access to the performing arts. Numerous studies have shown a correlation between exposure and involvement in the arts with academic achievement, including higher standardized test scores, improved reading comprehension, and better attendance records.

Residencies

We provide theatre arts integration workshops to match your class curriculum during school. We offer a wide variety of school day programs from one-day workshops to year-round residences. All lessons fulfill learning standards. Lessons can be built to fit your school’s interests, schedule needs, and budget.

KIDSTAGE Satellites

Bring Village Theatre KIDSTAGE classes to your after-school program. Providing a variety of curriculum for PreK-9th grade, KIDSTAGE programs expand valuable life skills such as collaboration and critical thinking, while developing confident actor/creators in an atmosphere that encourages fun, commitment, and taking creative risks in a safe environment.

About KIDSTAGE

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE believes that everyone benefits from an inclusive, multi-cultural environment of students, staff and programming. We welcome people of every ethnicity, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, income and ability.