Blue Springs Theatre Classes Fall 2020

Spring 2021 Classes - in-person

Join us at Storybook Theatre in person for small-group, socially distanced classes.
Find our virtual class options here.

Students will build acting skills and self-confidence, plus make lifelong memories when they enroll in our
theater education program, conveniently located in Blue Springs near Independence and Lees Summit.

Spaces in each class are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register early to save your spot.

BEGINNING ACTORS:
RISING STARS

Students participate in games, songs, and storytelling to form early awareness of stage presence and directed movement. Final week of class will feature showcase performance for immediate family to attend.

CLASS TIME OPTIONS (choose one):
Mondays 6:00-6:45pm
Fridays 12:00-12:45pm

Class begins week of March 21 and runs through week of May 9.

$70 (must sign up for full session)

Normally this class is offered as a 5-month session which can be paid month to month. Due to the MUCH shorter class timeline, the month to month option is temporarily not available.

REGISTER HERE

SILENT FILM WRITING +
PRODUCTION CLASS
(ages 7-14)

Class participants will learn about the history of silent films and watch examples of this film style. Next, they will use their knowledge to create their own collaborative scripts and work with fellow actors to direct and produce their own short silent films!

All students will have the opportunity to participate in writing, directing, and acting in this unique class! Silent films will be recorded during regular class times (no separate "performance" date).

Films will be released on the Storybook YouTube channel in early June!

CLASS TIME OPTIONS (choose one):

Mondays 4:30-6:00pm (ages 7-10)
Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm (ages 7-10)
Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm (ages 11-14)
Fridays 1:00-2:30pm - Homeschool (ages 7-14)

Class begins week of March 21 and runs through week of May 9.

$140

REGISTER HERE

SILENT FILM WRITING +
PRODUCTION CLASS
(ages 14-18)

Class participants will learn about the history of silent films and watch examples of this film style. Next, they will use their knowledge to create their own collaborative scripts and work with fellow actors to direct and produce their own short silent films!

All students will have the opportunity to participate in writing, directing, and acting in this unique class! Silent films will be recorded during regular class times (no separate "performance" date).

Films will be released on the Storybook YouTube channel in early June!

CLASS TIME OPTIONS (choose one):

Mondays 7:00-8:30pm

Class begins week of March 21 and runs through week of May 9.

$140

REGISTER HERE

Frequently asked questions

Are classes in-person?
YES!

Where is Storybook Theatre now?
We have a new partnership with Country Meadows Baptist Church (4901 Lees Summit Road, Kansas City, MO 64136). It is close to the intersection of 40 Highway and Lees Summit Road in Independence! MOST classes will take place at this location; however, please read each class's description as there will occasionally be alternates (the musical theatre camp this summer is the main thing that this affects).

Are masks required?
Jackson County's mask mandate was rescinded on May 18, 2021. Storybook welcomes participants with or without masks or facial coverings. We recognize that there are many levels of comfort regarding this and are happy to offer several weeks of summer camp productions for any groups that would like to book a private camp experience where masking or non-masking guidelines can be decided by the participants. Please contact us for more details.

Do I need to stay during my child's classes?

We have an open-door policy and do allow parents to stay if this makes a performer or their family more comfortable. However, we do find that students respond best when they do not have a parent audience during rehearsals. As such, we will provide a waiting area for parents if desired, but it may be outside our rehearsal room. For full-studio productions (i.e. Wizard of Oz), there will be a required parent sign-up to take turns monitoring backstage during technical rehearsals and performances.

Where will performances take place?

Live, in-person performances will be held at Country Meadows Baptist Church (4901 Lees Summit Road, Kansas City, MO 64136).

What's your refund policy?
Students who begin a multiple-week class or production and are not able to attend a portion or a remainder of the class will unfortunately not receive a refund or makeup session. In the event that Storybook Theatre cancels a class during the session due to unforeseen circumstances, every effort will be made to provide a make-up session or studio credit to offset the fee. If the minimum number of students is not reached for your class and you are not able to transfer to a different class time, a full refund will be given.