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Current Offerings
Summer 2025
Stage Right Play: July 21st – 25th
Grades 1st- 5th
Young Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant in First Act’s take on an adored children’s tale by Roald Dahl, The BFG! Although frightened at first, Sophie soon realizes that the twenty-four-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming, and the pair soon find themselves contending with the Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, and even the Queen of England! Young performers entering grades 1st through 5th are invited to join us for fantastical fun as they explore the power of kindness, compassion, and celebrating our differences through theatre.
From novice to experienced young performers, our summer production camps provide a universal approach to children’s theatre that embraces diversity and encourages inclusion and self-esteem. Audition skills are introduced and refined. Creative movement, vocal strength, memory development, acting technique, singing, dancing and group cooperation are fostered throughout the entire five day camp. The fun culminates in a FREE fully-costumed performance for family and friends!
Stage Left Play: August 4th – 8th
Grades 4th – 9th
In this exciting and original First Act play, the legend of King Arthur and his sword, Excalibur, is brought to life as we follow young Arthur from his early teachings with the Wizard Merlin, to his first great quests as the King of England. This exciting story will immerse young actors in a medieval world full of fantasy, sorcery and sword fighting! Classic characters such as Guinevere, Morgain le Fay. the Lady of the Lake and Sir Lancelot are all a part of the action as the story unfolds. Young actors entering grades 4th through 9th are invited to join us on this mystical adventure!
From novice to experienced young performers, our summer production camps provide a universal approach to children’s theatre that embraces diversity and encourages inclusion and self-esteem. Audition skills are introduced and refined. Creative movement, vocal strength, memory development, acting technique, singing, dancing and group cooperation are fostered throughout the entire five day camp. The fun culminates in a FREE fully-costumed performance for family and friends!
Fall 2025
Grades 1st – 6th
Young Parker Polar Bear goes on an epic adventure to discover why the icebergs are melting in his family home. Along the way he encounters other creatures who are also experiencing distressing changes in their environments: butterflies, tree frogs, coral and even a New York City rat! As his group of friends expands, Parker begins to understand what has been happening across the planet and who is responsible–greenhouse gas! In this delightful play about Global Warming, threats to our planet are personified, and the animals and wild species become the real heroes. Join us for this original, heartwarming play about bravery and discovery!
Tuesdays @ Van Hise Elementary: October 14th – December 16th (No Class: November 4th & November 25th)
Wednesdays @ Van Hise Elementary: October 8th – December 10th (No Class: October 15 & November 26th)
Thursdays @ Edgewood College: October 9th – December 11th (No Class: October 16th & November 27th)
Grades 5th – 8th
When Sarah is given the choice of writing a ten-page paper about the Greek Gods or producing a short original play, the choice seems obvious, right? A play definitely seems like the easier choice, except that actors are getting sick, costume pieces are missing, techies are tripping over cords, and nobody has a clue how to act! Join First Act for this chaotic and hysterical retelling of Greek stories with a modern twist and plenty of physical comedy that will have your young actors thinking that anybody could write a better original play than Sarah!
Wednesdays @ Edgewood College: October 22nd – December 17th (No Class: November 26th)
Thursdays @ Van Hise Elementary: October 23rd – December 18th (No Class: November 27th)
Grades 8th – 12th
Inspired by the classic tale and performed as a live period radio play, this romantic thriller is a fast-paced ride through the signature world of the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock! It’s the 1930s and Richard Hannay is visiting London when he meets Annabella Smith, on the run from foreign agents after a disturbance at a music hall. Later that night, Annabella is murdered and Hannay must try to break the spy ring and prove his innocence. From an epic train chase to a feisty love interest, First Act invites your young actors to join us as Hannay searches for the truth about The 39 Steps.
Auditions: Thursday, October 2nd @ Edgewood College from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Rehearsals:
Thursday, October 16th @ Edgewood College from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday, October 17th @ Edgewood College from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 18th @ Oakwood Village Arts Center from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Performance: Saturday, October 18th @ Oakwood Village Arts Center at 7:00 PM
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the class/camp start date will be refunded in full, less a $40 registration fee. Cancellations made after the two weeks before the class/camp will be non-refundable.
Programs
We offer programs year-round, focusing on the process of learning the art of theatre. We provide instruction in acting, choreography, and vocals as well as creative movement.
