Storybook Acting skills Classes
Storybook's skills classes have been designed to help your child learn core acting. Whether your child is shy or not, this class will be an encouraging and fun environment to learn and grow together. We suggest this as a great beginner class for the student who is unsure about acting, but also for the experienced student with several past productions on their theatrical resume, as we will cover skills and topics such as body language, facial expressions, character work, projection, pronunciation, diction, and more. These are skills that do not always come naturally, but will help the student in their growth in the acting world!
During the 9 weeks of class, the students will incorporate what they’ve learned into short showcase performance which will be presented at the end of the semester.
Acting Essentials
Teacher: Cherie Wolfe
Join us for a fun class where you'll learn some new skills to aid you both onstage and off, plus memorize and perform a short script at the end of the session!
Class Cost: $150
Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm
September 10 - November 12
No class October 22
Students who participate in an Acting Essentials class will also have the optional opportunity to perform in The Lightning Thief Musical in a featured ensemble role - December 4-5, 2026.
To participate in this additional role, please plan to attend the following rehearsal times at Storybook's main location, The City House (14300 US Highway 40, KC, MO):
Monday, November 16- 6:00-6:30pm
Monday, November 23 - 6:00-6:30pm
Monday, November 30 - evening, time TBD
Tuesday, December 1 - evening, time TBD
*NOTE: your student DOES NOT have to register for a "skills" class. Students are welcome to register for a skills class alone, a performance class alone, or a combination of both. Sign up for a performance class + an acting skills class and save $25.* To get this discount, sign up for your production class and click the "Skills add-on" option during registration, or fill out our multiple class request form.
Storybook Kids PERFORMANCE Classes
The Storybook Kids Classes below include options for ages 7-12.
If student's birthday falls during the current semester to make them the minimum age, they are eligible to participate.
It is helpful for students to be able to read, but not required.
View daytime class options on our Homeschool page (Platte City).
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 multiple productions if desired.
Performance day call (arrival) time is typically 2.5 hours prior to performance but sometimes varies.
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.
Hairum Scarum
Ages 7-12
Storybook Kids Production
Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm
Directed by
Hadley Stoneburner
Classes begin:
September 24
No Class:
November 5, November 26
Costume Day:
Not applicable for this class, we will costume at rehearsal.
Performances:
December 5 - 5pm, 7pm
IMPORTANT: The final week's Rehearsals (December 3) and Performances (December 5) are held at Storybook's main location: The City House, 14300 US Highway 40, KC, MO 64136.
Time Period: Fantasy
Spaces in Class: 10
Tuition: $185
Weekly Class Location:
Christ Chapel
15275 92 Hwy
Platte City, MO 64079
Tech Rehearsals & Performance Location:
The City House
14300 US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
Show Description:
Olivia and Hilda, owners of the Fantastic Frills Hair Salon, are about to close up shop when suddenly their business explodes with customers like Rapunzel (who's in need of a haircut), Cinderella (who's looking for an overhaul before the ball), and Briar Rose (who's been asleep for 100 years). Hilarity and chaos ensue as these hair salon owners do their best to meet the style needs of the fairy tale community!
A Year With Frog & Toad KIDS
Ages 7-12
Storybook Musical Production
Thursdays 6:00-8:30pm
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):
November 17 - 5:30-8:30pm
November 19 - 5:30-8:30pm
November 20 - 4:30pm Call (Arrival) Time
Classes begin:
September 3
Costume Day:
September 12 or September 19
Costume Day is held at our main location at The City House.
(Signup sent after registration; you choose a date+timeslot)
Performances:
November 20 - 7:00pm
November 21 - 2:00pm, 5:00pm
Time Period: Fantasy
Spaces in Class: 35
Tuition: $345
(Payment plans available if needed; please just contact us)
Weekly Class Location:
Christ Chapel
15275 92 Hwy
Platte City, MO 64079
Tech Rehearsals & Performance Location:
The City House
14300 US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
REGISTER HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN:
$115 Due Now
$115 Due September 15
$115 Due October 15
You will be invoiced for the payments, they are NOT auto-pay unless you select this when paying your invoice. Note that you CANNOT sign up for a payment plan option if you have existing unpaid invoices. Your student will not be allowed to perform if payment is not complete prior to tech week.
Show Description:
This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.