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Grades 1st – 6th

One thing all fairytale characters should know: never steal from a witch! Rapunzel’s family learns this lesson quickly when siblings Sam and Berwyn steal from Madam Mimsy’s garden, and their baby sister Rapunzel is the price they pay! Years later, Sam and Berwyn are determined to do everything they can to find their lost sister, but does she actually need rescuing? Join First Act this spring for a twist on a favorite fairytale filled with forest mischief, adventurous knights, and independent princesses!

Tuesdays @ Van Hise Elementary: March 31st – May 19th

Wednesdays @ Van Hise Elementary: April 1st – May 20th

Thursdays @ Edgewood University: April 2nd – May 21st

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Grades 5th – 8th

When Mary Lennox, a lonely and willful young girl, is sent to live with at her mysterious uncle’s Yorkshire estate, Misselthwaite Manor, she soon discovers that the old house is haunted and full of secrets. Screams of a child echo the halls at night and ghosts seem to be everywhere.  When she hears a rumor of a Secret Garden that has been locked up for a decade, Mary can no longer hold back her curiosity. She meets and befriends a host of marvelous characters, including Martha, Dickon, Ben the gardener, and many others who live on or near the estate.  Despite the reluctance of the housekeeper, Mrs. Medlock, Doctor Craven and her Uncle Archibald, Mary and her friends uncover the mysteries and help young Colin Craven to regain his health. Join First Act on this classic journey of mystery and discovery, based on the beloved book by Frances Hodgson Burnette, as we bring the Secret Garden back to life!

Wednesdays @ Edgewood University: March 18th – May 13th (No Class March 25th)

Thursdays @ Van Hise Elementary: March 19th – May 14th (No Class March 26th)

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Grades 7th – pre-college

First Act delves into the world of 18th-century France with this Classic Comedy of Manners! Tartuffe, a crafty schemer posing as a pious holy man, befriends Orgon, a rich man who is so swept away by Tartuffe’s charisma and his promise of an uncomplicated holy life that Orgon gives him everything, including his daughter Marianne’s hand in marriage and the deed to his house! Seeing their inheritance snatched away, Orgon’s wife, family and servants try every scheme they can devise to expose Tartuffe’s hypocrisy. It takes everyone’s efforts to bring about their schemes and hilarity ensues as they try one thing after another without success! With a host of comical and romantic characters, fanciful costumes and over-the-top shenanigans, this is one timeless First Act experience you won’t want to miss!

Auditions: April 2nd at Edgewood University, 7:00 -9:00 PM

Rehearsals: April 16th & 17th at Edgewood University, 7:00 -9:00 PM, April 18th at Oakwood Arts Center 10:00 AM -7:00 PM

Performance: April 18th at Oakwood Arts Center, 7:00 PM

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Camp Dates: June 22nd – 26th

Grades: 2nd – 7th

Location: Edgewood University

Join First Act Children’s Theatre this summer as we dive deep in this special under-the-sea Musical! Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Australia, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo travel across the ocean and are reunited. Join us for this delightful one-of-a-kind musical adventure!

Camp Dates: July 6th – 10th

Grades: 8th – Pre-College

Location: Edgewood University

In this hilarious 1920’s musical, a man shares with the audience his favorite record – the 1928 musical The Drowsy Chaperone. As he plays the record, the whimsical show comes to life in his apartment. Mix in two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and a sleepy chaperone, and you have the ingredients for a show that will have everyone in stitches! First Act invites young actors looking for a challenge in comedy to join us this summer for a roaring good time!

Camp Dates: July 20th – 24th

Grades: 2nd – 5th

Location: Edgewood University

What happens when the youngest son of a poor Miller is left with only a cat too clever for his own good? Why, of course the cat learns to wield a sword, the son becomes the famous Marquis of Karabas, and this daring duo must fight a giant! What else did you expect? With the help of his trusted allies and furry friends, Puss and Boots set out to save the village and prove themselves! First Act heads to France with this classic folk tale of precocious schemes and fearless trickery perfect for both young actors new to the stage and veterans alike.

Camp Dates: August 3rd – 7th

Grades: 4th – 10th

Location: Edgewood University

Once great rulers of Narnia, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie now find themselves spending the summer stuck in England with their obnoxious cousin, Eustance Scrubb. However, adventure is around the corner and soon enough Edmund, Lucy and Eustance are pulled back into Narnia! Along with their friend, Prince Caspian, now King Caspian, the heroes encounter magic islands, sea monsters and even Dragons on their quest to find seven lost lords and reclaim Caspian’s throne! First Act promises another exciting Narnian experience for all young actors brave enough to come aboard the ship “Dawn Treader” with us and sail to the end of the world!

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.