Come Play With Us!
Each summer Story Theater Company offers a variety of workshops tailored to different age ranges where kids have the opportunity to develop skills in the theater arts while building self-confidence in a safe and fun environment. STC’s workshops are developed by professional educators and led by a staff of top performing arts students.
- Grades are based on the grade student will enter in Fall 2022.
- Classes can fill very quickly. Class size is limited to keep the classes enjoyable for your child and maintain a proper teacher/student ratio.
- Payment via PayPal (credit/debit/PP) must be completed at the time of registration to reserve your spot.
- A limited number of partial, need-based scholarships are available for the summer workshops. Please contact education@storytheatercompany.org for details and to request a scholarship form.
Summer Workshop Registration FAQ
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SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2022 DETAILS
Registration begins on March 10, 2022
Click on a workshop title to begin your registration:
Session A
Drama Exploration: Down On The Farm
Come on down to the farm! With a focus on creative exploration, we’ll play with theater, music, and crafts in the spirit of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, by Doreen Cronin.
This workshop includes a brief sharing time for parents at 11:30 am on Friday.
- Entering grades 1-3
- June 6-10
9am – noon - Workshop Fee: $110
- Register through May 29
Session B1
Drama Exploration: In The Swamp
Come take part in a swamp adventure through music, theater, and crafts! Designed for some of our youngest theater artists, the activities at this half-day workshop are inspired by the book In the Swamp By the Light of the Moon, by Frann Preston-Gannon.
This workshop includes a brief sharing time for parents at 11:30 am on Friday.
- Entering grades 1-3
- June 13-17
9am – noon - Workshop Fee: $110
- Register through June 5
Session B2
Story Creation Experience
In this half-day workshop, we will explore topics like improv, plot building, and character work to create stories from scratch. We’ll write down ideas, act things out, and perform a series of original short works at the end of Friday’s workshop time. This session is a unique outlet for your theatrical creativity!
This workshop includes a brief sharing time for parents at 3:30 pm on Friday.
- Entering grades 4-7
- June 13-17
1pm – 4pm - Workshop Fee: $110
- Register through June 5
Session C
Monsters In The Forest
Sebastian is taking a basket full of goodies through the forest. But when he ventures off the path, he meets a lot of very interesting monsters! Can he outwit them and make it home safely? Full of silliness (and monsters), this workshop will explore basic acting and staging techniques. Get ready to flex your imagination!
This workshop includes a sharing time for parents and friends at 3:30 pm on Friday.
NOTE: This workshop also includes a free matinee performance of Shrek the Musical JR.
- Entering grades 2-4
- June 20-24
9am -4pm - Workshop Fee: $220
- Register through June 12
Session D
Jack, and Not Much Beanstalk
You’ve heard the tale of how Jack’s mother sent him to sell the cow and he came home with beans. But how about the time she sent him to sell…a toilet plunger? Join us in telling this humorous story, and build your creative performance skills along the way. We’ll learn about themes like plot, character, and staging as we work together and have some fun.
This workshop includes a brief sharing time for parents at 3:30 on Friday.
- Entering grades 4-6
- June 27-July 1
9am – 4pm - Workshop Fee: $220
- Register through June 19
Session E1
Instant Theater: Improv Comedy
Ready to practice thinking on your feet? This four-day intensive is a great way to build your skills and confidence in the most impromptu form of theater! We’ll dig into the principles of improv and play with scenes, games, and character choices to create storylines on the spot. No scripts here!
- Entering grades 7-10
- July 5-8 (4 days)
1pm – 4pm - Workshop Fee: $95
- Register through June 27
Session E2
Going On A Bear Hunt
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! Based on the book by Michael Rosen, this workshop for ages 4 to 5 includes dramatic play, music, crafts, and an adorable sharing time for parents at the end! Family sharing time will be at 10:45 am on Friday.
- Ages: 4-5 years old
- July 5-8 (4 days)
9:00 am – 11:00 am - Workshop Fee: $65
- Max: 11 participants (Min: 5)
- Register through June 27
Session F
Character, Movement, & Moments
Designed for middle schoolers of every experience level, this workshop will dive into topics like acting techniques, script analysis and character development. The week will culminate with a performance of a one-act vignette play.
This workshop includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase for parents and friends at 5:30 on Friday.
- Entering grades 6-8
- July 11-15
9am – 4pm Mon-Thu; 9am – 6pm Fri - Workshop Fee: $220
- Register through July 3
Session G
Musical Theater Revue
What does it look like to “act” a song or “sing” a scene? This is STC’s classic musical theatre workshop in a newly redesigned format. We will focus on music and text interpretation, healthy use of voice, selection of material, and audition techniques, as well as the fun of performing. Each student participates in both ensemble pieces and solo material, and we’ll finish the week with a cabaret performance.
This workshop includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase at 5:30 on Friday.
- Entering grades 9-12
- July 18-22
9am – 4pm Mon-Thu; 9am – 6pm Fri - Workshop Fee: $220
- Register through July 3
Session H
Musical Theater I: The Aristocats (Session 1)
This musical romp is based on the beloved Disney film and packed with jazzy fun. When a feline family is cat-napped in the heart of Paris, it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day. This week will provide a fast-paced, fun education in musical theater (singing, dancing, and acting) while we work to stage this 30-minute musical.
This workshop includes a Saturday (July 30) rehearsal session and pizza party at the Ames Public Library with a performance at 2:00 PM.
(*This workshop is identical to Musical Theater I: The Aristocats, Session 2 in August.)
- Entering grades 5-8
- July 25-29, and 30
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Fri at Story Theater Company
11:00am – 3:00 pm Saturday at Ames Public Library - Workshop Fee: $230
- Register through July 10
Performance: Saturday, July 30 @ 2:00 pm at Ames Public Library
Session I
Musical Theater I: The Aristocats (Session 2)
This musical romp is based on the beloved Disney film and packed with jazzy fun. When a feline family is cat-napped in the heart of Paris, it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day. This week will provide a fast-paced, fun education in musical theater (singing, dancing, and acting) while we work to stage this 30-minute musical.
This workshop includes a Saturday (August 6) rehearsal session and pizza party at the Ames Public Library with a performance at 2:00 PM.
(*This workshop is identical to Musical Theater I: The Aristocats, Session 1 in July.)
- Entering grades 5-8
- August 1-5, and 6
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Fri at Story Theater Company
11:00am – 3:00 pm Saturday at Ames Public Library - Workshop Fee: $230
- Register through July 17
Performance: Saturday, August 6 @ 2:00 pm at Ames Public Library
Session J
Cinderella, A Prince, and The Big Bash
Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived with her nasty stepmother and horrid stepsisters. They called her Cinderella and made her do all the work. But from there, things got very interesting! This humorous workshop will explore basic acting and staging techniques along with games and crafts.
Includes a brief sharing time for parents at 3:30 on Friday.
- Entering grades 2-4
- August 8-12
9am -4pm - Workshop Fee: $220
- Register through July 31
In the event of insufficient registration for a workshop, Story Theater Company reserves the right to cancel the workshop (with a full refund provided to registrants).
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Full refunds are offered in the event that a workshop itself is canceled.
In the event that a registrant chooses to cancel their registration: requests for refunds made at least two weeks prior to the start of the workshop will be granted, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Refund requests with less than two weeks’ notice will not be granted.