Stage Right

Grades 1st – 6th

From novice to experienced young performers, our after-school production classes 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 eight weeks of rehearsal. The fun culminates in a fully-costumed performance for family and friends!

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Current Offerings

Spring 2025

Grades 1st – 6th

Ferdinand is Spain’s most peaceful and kindhearted bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite tree. But when one misunderstanding leads others to believe he is a ferocious beast, Ferdinand finds himself in a bull-fighting ring with no will to fight! This beloved Spanish story explores what it means to choose your own path and to stand by your beliefs. With puppetry and music, First Act Children’s Theatre brings to the stage this delightful duel-language play based on the original book by Munro Leaf.

Tuesdays Van Hise Elementry:

3/11/2025 – 5/13/2025

Wednesdays Van Hise Elementry:

3/5/2025 – 5/7/2025

Thursdays Edgewood College:

3/6/2025 – 5/8/2025

Summer 2025

Stage Right Musical Camp:   June 16th – 20th

Grades 2nd- 7th

First Act is excited to fly into our 25th anniversary season with a beloved classic, Peter Pan! Based on the book by James Barrie, First Act’s own unique script brings to life alluring mermaids, crazy pirates, beautiful fairies, and so much more. With delightful music and choreography, this enchanting story captures the spirit of flight, adventure, imagination and what it means to grow up. Join us for a week full of fantastical fun, with workshops, theatre games, singing, dancing, and a fully produced musical at the end of the week! For young performers entering 2nd through 7th grade, this is a First Act classic not to be missed!

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 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!

First Act Children’s Theatre

Why Choose Us

Story-Centered Costumes, Sets & Props!

Our classes and camps provide a fully realized production with costumes, sets and props as an exciting culmination of our learning and efforts!

Enhanced Social Skills!

Theatre encourages positive social interactions and assists in the development of these skills!

Expanded Imagination and Creativity!

First Act offers endless opportunities for students to stretch their imaginative and creative skills through theatre games, story development, and the creation of characters.

Increased Self-Esteem!

 The process of comprehending, rehearsing and ultimately performing a theatre production provides students a sense of positive accomplishment that builds self esteem unlike any other.