Storybook Kids PERFORMANCE Classes
Storybook Kids Classes are for ages 7-13.
If student's 7th birthday falls during the current semester, they are eligible to participate.
It is helpful for students to be able to read, but not required.
Available class times include:
Mondays 6:00-8:30pm
Thursdays 7:00-8:15pm
View daytime class options on our Homeschool page.
Each time is for ONE production. Class commitment is one rehearsal a week (see below for exceptions)
Details for each production can be found below!
Each play performance class has rehearsal for 8-9 weeks. Musicals run for a longer number of weeks.
Please read full schedule of rehearsals and performances before registering.
Each student who registers will receive a speaking role in the production unless they specifically request otherwise.
Registration will close when the maximum number of participants has been reached.
Auditions on the first day of class will determine part distribution.
No previous acting experience required to participate.
Students may participate in both a play and a musical if desired.
Performance day call time is 2.5 hours prior to performance.
Parents will be asked to help during tech week by running ticket/concession sales, providing supplies, and assisting as needed. It is MANDATORY to help with strike (cleanup) after the close of each performance.
The Secret Garden
Ages 7-18
Storybook Studio Production
Mondays 6:00-8:30pm
PLUS
Extra Rehearsals:
Tuesday November 21 6-8:30pm
Tuesday November 28 6-8:30pm
Tuesday December 12 6-8:30pm
Tuesday January 2 6-8:30pm
And Tech Week:
(tech is mandatory unless conflicts listed at registration - events for school that don't have dates yet can be exceptions; just keep us posted):
January 29 - 5:00-8:30pm
January 30 - 5:00-8:30pm
February 1 - 4:30pm Call (Arrival) Time
Directed by
Julie Baum
Classes begin:
November 13
Costume Day:
January 6
Performances:
February 2 - 7:00pm
February 3 - 5:00, 7:00pm
Time Period: Fantasy
Spaces in Class: 18
Tuition: $225
(Payment plans available if needed; please just contact us)
Class & Performance Location:
The City House
14300 US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
Add on for $20 per family:
The Secret Garden Book Club
Mondays 5-6pm
This interactive club, led by Miss Ashley, encourages reading the book The Secret Garden during this semester and will feature learning opportunities, creative projects, and a "food day!"
Mary Lennox, known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncle’s estate in England after her parents pass away. Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he’s an incurable invalid. To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, the gardener’s apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers Dickon’s amazing ability to communicate with animals. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin to health and to reunite him with his father. This version also introduces the endearing Sowerby family, who add much laughter and love to this touching story.
Belle and That Beast Guy
Ages 7-13
Storybook Kids Production
Thursdays 7:00-8:15pm
Directed by
Jessica Luke
Classes begin:
November 16
No Class:
November 23
December 21
December 28
Costume Day:
January 6
Performances:
February 10 - 2pm
February 10 - 4pm
Time Period: Fantasy
Spaces in Class: 12
Tuition: $150
Class & Performance Location:
The City House
14300 US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
CLASS IS FULL.
A bit like the classic story, “that Beast guy” was once a handsome prince — before being cursed by an old woman for being such a poor student! The hairy dude and his servants, now collaterally cursed as common household items, become cut off from the world. That is, until Belle, fleeing the advances of pompous Gastoff and in search of a Dairy Queen, finds a castle and a Beast in need!
As Gastoff and his sniveling pals set out after Belle, Beast warms to the kindhearted Belle, who teaches him to read and write. When vainglorious Gastoff arrives, he finds that Belle is no captive of Beast, but rather captivated by his newfound literacy!