Story to Stage: Creative Writing for Performance

Pre-K – 3rd Grade
Join us for creative-drama writing workshops and get your ideas on their feet! We’ll focus on idea generation, story arch, character development, and other fun story-related learning activities. You’ll write out your stories, which a group of adult actors will take as a basis for a final evening performance. Be it a soap opera episode of a dog who wants to be a cat, a rock music video about taking tap dance classes, or whatever story magic you create, you’ll see it performed on stage for your families and friends in a truly delightful celebration of creativity.

February 5 – April 9 | Final performance: Wednesday, April 9, 7pm

Youth Showcase: Game of Tiaras

4th – 8th Grade
Theatre is all about telling a great story. The stronger an ensemble and the more confident the actors, the better the story they can tell. As students work together, they’ll be challenged to make bold and detailed character decisions and fully immerse themselves in the world of the play. Students will be amazed at what they’ve accomplished when it all comes together in a short, final performance for their friends and family with lights, costumes, and props!

February 6 – April 9 | Final performance: Thursday April 10, 7pm

Improv 101

4th – 12th Grade
Join us for an improvisation class with one of Taproot’s very own improvisers! Learn the basics of improv and what it takes to be a professional improviser. This class is perfect for budding comedians who want to learn the secrets of comedic acting and develop their comedic timing and skills, increase their confidence on stage, or just come enjoy some creative play. Concludes with a low-key in-class performance for families and friends.

February 4 – April 8 | Final sharing: Tuesday, April 8, 7:30pm

Teen Showcase: The Hobbit

7th – 12th Grade
In this class, students will learn what it takes to build an ensemble, craft a show, and fully immerse themselves in the world of a play. Experience isn’t required, students will audition on the first day of class and are expected to be at all rehearsals. Students will be amazed at what they’ve accomplished when it all comes together in a short, final performance for their friends and family with lights, costumes, and props!

February 3 – April 7 | Final performance: Monday April 7, 7pm

Drama Quest: A Jungle Tale Based on Grumpy Monkey

K – 3rd Grade
Theatre is all about telling a great story. The stronger an ensemble and the more confident the actors, the better the story they can tell. As students work together, they’ll be challenged to make bold and detailed character decisions and fully immerse themselves in the world of the play. Students will be amazed at what they’ve accomplished when it all comes together in a short, final performance for their friends and family with lights, costumes, and props!

February 17 – 21 | Final performance: Friday, February 21, 1:30pm

Youth & Teen Showcase: The Play’s the Thing – Hamlet Spoofs

4th – 12th Grade
This camp provides all the fun and excitement of putting on a great production in just one week. From auditioning and rehearsing to preparing for a final performance, students will have a great time working together and developing their acting skills. Get ready for an action-packed, fast-paced theatre adventure as students come together to memorize lines, learn stage blocking and go through tech rehearsals just like the professionals. Students will be amazed at what they have accomplished when it all comes together in front of an audience.

February 17 – 21 | Final performance: Friday, February 21, 3pm

Drama Quest: Upside Down in Fairy Tale Town

K – 3rd Grade
Theatre is all about telling a great story. The stronger an ensemble and the more confident the actors, the better the story they can tell. As students work together, they’ll be challenged to make bold and detailed character decisions and fully immerse themselves in the world of the play. Students will be amazed at what they’ve accomplished when it all comes together in a short, final performance for their friends and family with lights, costumes, and props!

April 14 – 18 | Final performance: Friday, April 18, 1:30pm

Youth and Teen Showcase

4th – 12th Grade
This camp provides all the fun and excitement of putting on a great production in just one week. From auditioning and rehearsing to preparing for a final performance, students will have a great time working together and developing their acting skills. Get ready for an action-packed, fast-paced theatre adventure as students come together to memorize lines, learn stage blocking and go through tech rehearsals just like the professionals. Students will be amazed at what they have accomplished when it all comes together in front of an audience.

April 14 – 18 | Final performance: Friday, April 18, 3pm

Improv for Adults

Join Taproot Theatre in our lobby/cafe space for an introduction-to-improvisation class for adults. Learn the basics of story-telling and comedy; improve your ability to think on your feet; boost your communication skills and confidence – or just come out and laugh with some new friends. You’ll learn the basics of improv alongside a variety of different theater games. Concludes with a low-key performance for family and friends during the last class session.

Winter Session: February 3 – March 31
Spring Session: April 7 – June 9

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