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
This class will return in the Spring semester!!
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 (City House).
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.
Mommy's A Zombie
Ages 7-12
Storybook Kids Production
Mondays 7:00-8:30pm
Directed by
Hadley Stoneburner
Classes begin:
November 23
No Class:
December 21, December 28
Costume Day:
January 9
(Signup sent after registration; you choose a date+timeslot)
Performances:
February 11 - 7pm
February 12 - 7pm
Time Period: Fantasy
Spaces in Class: 11
Tuition: $185
Class & Performance Location:
The City House
14300 US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
Show Description:
Mistaken identities cause chaos and confusion in this delightful comedy! A troupe of actors must put together a last minute rehearsal when a student is out with appendicitis, but they can't rehearse at school because of a spelling bee. They all pile into their teacher's basement to try and get their show ready to perform. But - the actors accidentally convince a representative from the state board of education that their teacher might be a zombie!
The Mother Goose Merger
Ages 7-12
Storybook Kids Production
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Directed by
Leah Long
Classes begin:
November 10
No Class:
December 22, December 29
Costume Day:
January 9
(Signup sent after registration; you choose a date+timeslot)
Performances:
January 23 - 12pm, 2pm
Time Period: Fantasy
Spaces in Class: 10
Tuition: $185
Class & Performance Location:
The City House
14300 US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
Show Description:
There’s an ongoing rivalry between The Cat & The Fiddle Cafe and The Hey Diddle Diddle Diner - which happen to be right across the street from each other. The Cafe faces closing due to various troubles (like a leaky nook and a sneaky cook), and the Diner sends a spy while the Cafe staff tries to keep their patrons happy and well-fed. Fast-paced with quirky characters all around!
This show was written by our own Miss Julie!
The Claw
A New Children's Musical
Ages 7-12
Storybook Musical Production
Mondays 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):
February 1 - 5:30-8:30pm
February 2 - 5:30-8:30pm
February 5 - 4:30pm Call (Arrival) Time
Classes begin:
November 16
Costume Day:
January 9
(Signup sent after registration; you choose a date+timeslot)
Performances:
February 5 - 7:00pm
February 6 - 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Time Period: Fantasy
Spaces in Class: 35
Tuition: $345
(Payment plans available if needed; please just contact us)
Class & Performance Location:
The City House
14300 US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
REGISTER HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN:
$115 Due Now
$115 Due November 15
$115 Due December 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:
When an out-of-order claw game suddenly turns back on, all of the toys are ecstatic! Well… all of the toys except for Dot, a terrified stuffed cow. Dot’s desperate to hold onto her home and her best friend, Aiden. Can Dot conquer her fear of the unknown with some help from the Flair Bears, Mighty Mutant Power Turtles, Beanie Elders, and the all-knowing Mystical 8-ball?