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Youth Troupe classes, camps, and shows are designed to ignite each child’s passion for the performing arts, foster creativity and self-expression, and build confidence and communication skills. Of course, students also make new friends and learn new skills in a supportive, fun environment.  Through the school year we offer after-school opportunities for elementary and middle school age students.  In the summer we expand our programming to include high school students. Scholarships are available!

Saturday Showstoppers!

Ages: Students in grades 4th- 7th

Dates: January 10- Feb. 28  

Times: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Performance: February 28 at 11:30 am  

Cost: $120

Instructor: Becky O'Keefe


Saturday Showstoppers! is looking for students with imagination, energy, and a love of performing.  Student will team up to create a show inspired by the magic of winter.  Our adventure together will culminate in a free, entertaining, adn interactive performance for family, friends, and local pre-schools families.  Wehter your child loves acting, singing, or storytelling, this is their moment to shine in the spotlight.   



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Youth Production-The Lion King KIDS 

Ages: Students in grades 1-5  

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Feb.17- April 30

Times: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm 

Performance: Friday, May 1 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 pm 

Cost: $200


Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and we will bring the African savanna to life on our stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” 





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Youth Production- Pirates Past Noon, a Magic Treehouse Musical  

Ages: Students in grades 1-5  

Dates: Monday, March 16- Friday, March 20 

Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Performance: Friday, March 20 at 3:00 pm 

Cost: $275


Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS is an adaptation of the fourth of Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series. Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to an exotic island with pirates, where the two discover the power of friendship and the simple pleasures in everyday life.  



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 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays, January 10-24

TIMES: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60/ 3 week session 

DESCRIPTION: In this collaborative and creative class, students become playwrights, directors, and actors! Together, we’ll dream up original characters, write scenes, and shape a one-of-a-kind play. Along the way, students will explore storytelling, dialogue, and character design, bringing their ideas to life through writing and performance. The session will culminate in a final sharing where students present their scenes or full play for friends and family. Come ready to imagine, create, and take center stage!Write a play. Make scenes. Create and design characters. Ideally would end in a sharing of the play or scenes we produced. Development touch points- Language, story telling, imagination creativity, social and emotional development.


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Baby Yoga- Winter Session B

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (18m- 5y)

DATES: Wednesdays, January 7-21

TIMES: 9:15 am- 10:00 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60/ 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Stretch, giggle, and bond! This gentle baby yoga class blends simple movement, soothing songs, and playful interaction to support early development and strengthen the caregiver-baby connection. Perfect for little ones who aren't yet walking.


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Performer Pals!- Session B

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (12m-5y)

DATES: Wednesdays, February 18- March 11

TIMES: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60,  4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Theatre and performance discovery class for toddlers, where together, a caregiver and child, wiggle their way through the arts in new and excting ways! Each class has a new theme (zoo, farm, beach) which will help toddlers develop and expand their vocabulary with songs, develop gross motor skills, and grown their social development as they engage in imaginative and create play!  Development Touch Points: language, literary, gross motor skills, social development, imagination.


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Storybook Drama- Session B

 AGES: 2y-5y (Must be able to independently use the toilet)

DATES: Wednesdays, February 18- March 11

TIMES: 11:00 am - 11:45 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Ages 2–5 (must be able to independently use the toilet) | 11:00–11:45
Perfect for the preschooler with a big imagination! Each week, we’ll jump into a new story from a beloved book or fairytale, bringing characters and adventures to life using the Actor’s Toolbox—voice, body, and imagination.


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Spotlight Saturday- Yoga Adventures- Session B

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (Ages 18m- 5y)

DATES: Saturdays, February 21- March 14

TIMES: 9:30 am- 10:15 am 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $ 60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Though imaginative storytelling, creative poses, adn calming breathing exercises, children will build flexibility, focus, and confidence.  With a caregiver or grandparent by their side, kids will embark on playful yoga adventures while learning essential mindfulness and movement skills in a supportive environment.  Development Touch Points: Gross Motor Skills, Parent-Child bonding, Social and Emotional Development, Focus and Concentration.



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Spotlight Saturdays- Treasure Trunk- Session B

 AGES: Pre-school  

DATES: Saturdays, February 18- March 11

TIMES: 10:30 am- 11:15 am 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60- 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Join us for a magical storytelling adventure! Go on a new journey each week based on what we discover inside the Treasure Chest. Students will use their imaginations to transform everyday objects, props, and silly items and tell stories and go on exciting adventures!  Development Touch Points: Language, Gross motor skills, Social Development, Imagination, Creativity, Emotional Expression.



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Spotlight Saturdays- Intro to Improv - Session B

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays- February 21- March 14

TIMES: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Get ready to think fast, laugh hard, and say “Yes, and!” In this high-energy intro to improv class, students will learn the fundamentals of improvisation through exciting games, creative exercises, and spontaneous storytelling. Each week features new games that build confidence, teamwork, and quick thinking—all while having tons of fun!  Development touch points- story telling, imagination, creativity, social and emotional development.




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Spotlight Saturdays- The Play Factory- Session B

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays, February 21- March 14

TIMES: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $80, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: In this collaborative and creative class, students become playwrights, directors, and actors! Together, we’ll dream up original characters, write scenes, and shape a one-of-a-kind play. Along the way, students will explore storytelling, dialogue, and character design, bringing their ideas to life through writing and performance. The session will culminate in a final sharing where students present their scenes or full play for friends and family. Come ready to imagine, create, and take center stage!Write a play. Make scenes. Create and design characters. Ideally would end in a sharing of the play or scenes we produced. Development touch points- Language, story telling, imagination creativity, social and emotional development.


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Spotlight Saturdays- Prop Box Adventures- Session B

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays, February 21- March 14

TIMES: 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $80, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Get ready for a new twist on imaginative play! In this dynamic drama class, students will dive into creative adventures using exciting prompts, improv games, and foundational acting skills. Each week sparks a new story as we build characters, explore emotions, and bring scenes to life through movement, voice, and teamwork. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, this class is perfect for young performers ready to stretch their imaginations and have tons of theatrical fun!


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Baby Yoga- Spring Session C

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (18m- 5y)

DATES: Wednesdays, March 25- April 15

TIMES: 9:15 am- 10:00 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Stretch, giggle, and bond! This gentle baby yoga class blends simple movement, soothing songs, and playful interaction to support early development and strengthen the caregiver-baby connection. Perfect for little ones who aren't yet walking.


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Performer Pals!- Spring Session C

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (12m-5y)

DATES: Wednesdays, March 25- April 15

TIMES: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60,  4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Theatre and performance discovery class for toddlers, where together, a caregiver and child, wiggle their way through the arts in new and excting ways! Each class has a new theme (zoo, farm, beach) which will help toddlers develop and expand their vocabulary with songs, develop gross motor skills, and grown their social development as they engage in imaginative and create play!  Development Touch Points: language, literary, gross motor skills, social development, imagination.


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Storybook Drama- Spring Session C

 AGES: 2y-5y (Must be able to independently use the toilet)

DATES: Wednesdays, March 25- April 15

TIMES: 11:00 am - 11:45 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Ages 2–5 (must be able to independently use the toilet) | 11:00–11:45
Perfect for the preschooler with a big imagination! Each week, we’ll jump into a new story from a beloved book or fairytale, bringing characters and adventures to life using the Actor’s Toolbox—voice, body, and imagination.


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Spotlight Saturday- Yoga Adventures- Session c

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (Ages 18m- 5y)

DATES: Saturdays, March 28- April 18

TIMES: 9:30 am- 10:15 am 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $ 60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Though imaginative storytelling, creative poses, adn calming breathing exercises, children will build flexibility, focus, and confidence.  With a caregiver or grandparent by their side, kids will embark on playful yoga adventures while learning essential mindfulness and movement skills in a supportive environment.  Development Touch Points: Gross Motor Skills, Parent-Child bonding, Social and Emotional Development, Focus and Concentration.



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Spotlight Saturdays- Treasure Trunk- Session c

 AGES: Pre-school  

DATES: Saturdays,  March 28- April 18

TIMES: 10:30 am- 11:15 am 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60- 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Join us for a magical storytelling adventure! Go on a new journey each week based on what we discover inside the Treasure Chest. Students will use their imaginations to transform everyday objects, props, and silly items and tell stories and go on exciting adventures!  Development Touch Points: Language, Gross motor skills, Social Development, Imagination, Creativity, Emotional Expression.



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Spotlight Saturdays- Intro to Improv - Session C

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays-  March 28- April 18

TIMES: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Get ready to think fast, laugh hard, and say “Yes, and!” In this high-energy intro to improv class, students will learn the fundamentals of improvisation through exciting games, creative exercises, and spontaneous storytelling. Each week features new games that build confidence, teamwork, and quick thinking—all while having tons of fun!  Development touch points- story telling, imagination, creativity, social and emotional development.




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Spotlight Saturdays- The Play Factory- Session C

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays, March 28- April 18

TIMES: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $80, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: In this collaborative and creative class, students become playwrights, directors, and actors! Together, we’ll dream up original characters, write scenes, and shape a one-of-a-kind play. Along the way, students will explore storytelling, dialogue, and character design, bringing their ideas to life through writing and performance. The session will culminate in a final sharing where students present their scenes or full play for friends and family. Come ready to imagine, create, and take center stage!Write a play. Make scenes. Create and design characters. Ideally would end in a sharing of the play or scenes we produced. Development touch points- Language, story telling, imagination creativity, social and emotional development.


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Spotlight Saturdays- Prop Box Adventures- Session C

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays,  March 28- April 18 

TIMES: 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $80, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Get ready for a new twist on imaginative play! In this dynamic drama class, students will dive into creative adventures using exciting prompts, improv games, and foundational acting skills. Each week sparks a new story as we build characters, explore emotions, and bring scenes to life through movement, voice, and teamwork. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, this class is perfect for young performers ready to stretch their imaginations and have tons of theatrical fun!


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Baby Yoga- Spring Session D

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (18m- 5y)

DATES: Wednesdays, April 22- May 13

TIMES: 9:15 am- 10:00 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Stretch, giggle, and bond! This gentle baby yoga class blends simple movement, soothing songs, and playful interaction to support early development and strengthen the caregiver-baby connection. Perfect for little ones who aren't yet walking.


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Performer Pals!- Spring Session D

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (12m-5y)

DATES: Wednesdays, April 22- May 13

TIMES: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60,  4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Theatre and performance discovery class for toddlers, where together, a caregiver and child, wiggle their way through the arts in new and excting ways! Each class has a new theme (zoo, farm, beach) which will help toddlers develop and expand their vocabulary with songs, develop gross motor skills, and grown their social development as they engage in imaginative and create play!  Development Touch Points: language, literary, gross motor skills, social development, imagination.


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Storybook Drama- Spring Session D

 AGES: 2y-5y (Must be able to independently use the toilet)

DATES: Wednesdays, April 22- May 13 

TIMES: 11:00 am - 11:45 am

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Ages 2–5 (must be able to independently use the toilet) | 11:00–11:45
Perfect for the preschooler with a big imagination! Each week, we’ll jump into a new story from a beloved book or fairytale, bringing characters and adventures to life using the Actor’s Toolbox—voice, body, and imagination.


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Spotlight Saturday- Yoga Adventures- Session D

 AGES: Caregiver- Child (Ages 18m- 5y)

DATES: Saturdays, April 25- May 16

TIMES: 9:30 am- 10:15 am 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $ 60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Though imaginative storytelling, creative poses, adn calming breathing exercises, children will build flexibility, focus, and confidence.  With a caregiver or grandparent by their side, kids will embark on playful yoga adventures while learning essential mindfulness and movement skills in a supportive environment.  Development Touch Points: Gross Motor Skills, Parent-Child bonding, Social and Emotional Development, Focus and Concentration.



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Spotlight Saturdays- Treasure Trunk- Session D

 AGES: Pre-school  

DATES: Saturdays, April 25- May 16

TIMES: 10:30 am- 11:15 am 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60- 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Join us for a magical storytelling adventure! Go on a new journey each week based on what we discover inside the Treasure Chest. Students will use their imaginations to transform everyday objects, props, and silly items and tell stories and go on exciting adventures!  Development Touch Points: Language, Gross motor skills, Social Development, Imagination, Creativity, Emotional Expression.



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Spotlight Saturdays- Intro to Improv - Session D

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays-April 25- May 16

TIMES: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $60, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Get ready to think fast, laugh hard, and say “Yes, and!” In this high-energy intro to improv class, students will learn the fundamentals of improvisation through exciting games, creative exercises, and spontaneous storytelling. Each week features new games that build confidence, teamwork, and quick thinking—all while having tons of fun!  Development touch points- story telling, imagination, creativity, social and emotional development.




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Spotlight Saturdays- The Play Factory- Session D

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays, April 25- May 16 

TIMES: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $80, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: In this collaborative and creative class, students become playwrights, directors, and actors! Together, we’ll dream up original characters, write scenes, and shape a one-of-a-kind play. Along the way, students will explore storytelling, dialogue, and character design, bringing their ideas to life through writing and performance. The session will culminate in a final sharing where students present their scenes or full play for friends and family. Come ready to imagine, create, and take center stage!Write a play. Make scenes. Create and design characters. Ideally would end in a sharing of the play or scenes we produced. Development touch points- Language, story telling, imagination creativity, social and emotional development.


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Spotlight Saturdays- Prop Box Adventures- Session D

 AGES: grades 1-5 

DATES: Saturdays, April 25- May 16 

TIMES: 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm 

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Sandusky 

COST: $80, 4 week session 

DESCRIPTION: Get ready for a new twist on imaginative play! In this dynamic drama class, students will dive into creative adventures using exciting prompts, improv games, and foundational acting skills. Each week sparks a new story as we build characters, explore emotions, and bring scenes to life through movement, voice, and teamwork. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, this class is perfect for young performers ready to stretch their imaginations and have tons of theatrical fun!


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