Research has demonstrated that the skills involved in acting and the theatrical arts help close the achievement gap, improve academic skills, and advances students’ motivation to learn. Students who study the arts also learn important life skills, including collaboration, imaginative thinking, decision-making, organization, visualization, empathy and tolerance.
- Story Theater Company provides several workshops each summer tailored to different age ranges.
- STC’s summer programs are one-week session in which students develop skills in the theater arts while building self-confidence in a safe and fun environment.
- Classes are developed by professional educators and led by a staff of top Performing Arts students and recent graduates from Iowa State University.
- Classes can fill very quickly. Class size is limited to keep the classes enjoyable for your child and maintain a proper teacher/student ratio. Classes are filled on a first paid basis.
- Grades are based on the grade the student will enter in the Fall of 2018.
2018 Summer Workshop Information
[When completing the registration, please click the ‘confirm registration’ button only once, and be patient; it may take a moment.] Summer Workshops Navigating middle school is not easy. “Detours” will give participants the opportunity to delve into acting techniques, script analysis, and character development using scripts about navigating life as a middle schooler. This workshop also includes a pizza party following Friday's class and a showcase for parents at 5:30. Meets Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm & Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. July 9-13 Entering grades 5-8 Maximum of 18 participants Price: $195.00 Date: July 9, 2018
Available Spaces: 0 A one-act play in one week! Are you up for the challenge? Teenagers are caught in the middle — they’re not quite adults, but they’re definitely not children. Through a series of scenes and monologues, we meet an eclectic group of teen characters searching for their “Chuck,” that elusive moment of knowing who they are. This poignant, award-winning play by esteemed playwright Jonathan Dorf is full of compelling characters and provides a foundation for delving into advanced acting techniques. Previous experience strongly suggested for this one-week acting intensive. This workshop also includes a pizza party following Friday's class and a showcase performance for parents at 5:30. Meets Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm & Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. July 16-20 Entering grades 8-12 Maximum of 18 participants Price: $195.00 Date: July 16, 2018
Available Spaces: 9 Disney’s classic animated tale of kidnapping villains and courageous puppies is adapted in this “fur-tastic” musical adventure, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids. This week will provide a fast-paced but fun education in musical theater (singing, dancing, and acting) while we work to stage this 30-minute musical. This workshop also includes a pizza party following Friday's class with a showcase performance for parents at 5:30, AND a second performance on Saturday at 2:00. Meets Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm & Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. July 23-27 Entering grades 5-8 Maximum of 24 participants Price: $195.00 Date: July 23, 2018
Available Spaces: 2 The Musical Theater workshop has reached capacity. We suggest Acting Lab: Dear Chuck (July 16-20) for grades 8-12. Sign up fast to participate in the culminating event of the summer! We focus on what it means to “act” a song and “sing” a scene, with an emphasis on music and text interpretation, healthy use of voice, selection of material, and audition techniques. Each student participates in ensemble pieces, as well as solo material and performs in a showcase at the end of the week. This workshop also includes a pizza party following Friday's class with a showcase performance for parents at 5:30. This performance is not one to miss! Meets Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm & Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. July 30-Aug 3 Entering grades 8-12 Maximum of 12 participants Price: $195.00 Date: July 30, 2018
Available Spaces: 0
Session D - Acting II: Detours
[Friday showcase at 5:30 pm]
Session E - Acting Lab: Dear Chuck
[Friday showcase performance at 5:30 pm] Session F - Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids
Performances: Friday @ 5:30 pm and Saturday @ 2:00 pm Session G - Musical Theater
Friday showcase performance at 5:30 pm
Story Theater Company must receive payment before your child will be considered registered for the class. You may pay online or send a check. Please make checks payable to Story Theater Company and send to Story Theater Company Summer Workshops, P.O. Box 436, Ames, IA 50010. If paying by check, payment must be received within two weeks or the registration will be canceled.
Story Theater Company reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registration.
Please review the Workshop Handbook and Registration FAQ before you register your child for any classes.
The staff of Story Theater Company have high standards for the behavior of any participant. Disruptive behavior may result in a participant’s dismissal from the program at the sole discretion of the instructors with no refund of registration fees.
Workshops will be held at Story Theater Company, 615 South Dayton Avenue, Suite 133, Ames, IA 50010.
You can contact us for more information at manager@storytheatercompany.org.