Story Theater Company

Providing theatrical opportunities for the children of Ames and surrounding communities.

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Lip-Sync Party

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Are you ready for STC’s first ever lip-sync competition? We are! Join us for an afternoon of creating epic team lip-sync performances to your favorite songs.
There will be prizes involved. Also costumes. And snacks.

  • Thursday, December 30 | 1:00-4:00 PM
  • Ages 9-18
  • Registration Fee: $15
  • Max: 40 participants
  • Register through December 27

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • Lip-Sync Party
    December 30, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Support STC
    December 30, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Props & Cocoa

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What could be cozier than a hot cocoa bar and some hands-on creativity?
Come hang out with your friends and learn to make a selection of snow and ice-inspired props–including snowballs that really “melt” onstage!

  • Wednesday, December 29 | 1:00-4:00 PM
  • Ages 9-18
  • Registration Fee: $25 (includes all supplies)
  • Max: 20 participants
  • Register through December 20

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • Props & Cocoa
    December 29, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Support STC
    December 29, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Storytime Jam: Gingerbread & Sleds

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Storytime Jam combines picture books, music, and theater activities for a high-energy, interactive experience to build confidence in our beginning thespians. This session will be based off of The Gingerbread Man, Red Sled, and other tales.

  • Wednesday, December 29 AND Thursday, December 30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • Ages 6-8
  • Registration Fee: $45
  • Max: 12 participants
  • Register through December 20

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • Storytime Jam: Gingerbread & Sleds
    December 29, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Storytime Jam: Gingerbread & Sleds
    December 30, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Support STC
    December 29, 2021 - December 30, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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STC’s Antonov Castle Mystery Party–Teen

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Deep in the forest and miles from civilization, a castle sits high atop a mountain—home to the Antonov Clan of vampires. While vicious, the Antonovs and all other vampires follow the “code” set out by the vampire royal family in Romania. In accordance with the code, the Antonov Clan has extended hospitality to many travelers in need of refuge from the sunlight. But when the leader of the clan, Frederik Antonov, is found staked in his coffin in the early daylight hours, traveling vampires and clan members alike become suspects in his murder. Who would stake an immortal? Why? That’s where you come in…
This mystery party does reference murder, but contains no other mature themes or content.

Open to ages 13-18

Saturday, October 16 at 6:30-9:00 PM

Register below through October 12
$15 per participant
Payment (via PayPal) is due at the time of registration. A completed registration is required to attend the event.

You will be emailed several details ahead of time in the form of a pre-party packet. You will also receive a link to a short video discussing what to expect and how to prepare. Be sure to keep these details hush-hush!

Mask Policy: In accordance with current CDC recommendations that all individuals (fully vaccinated or not) wear a mask while indoors, STC is returning to mask wearing for all indoor events including rehearsals, workshops, and clubs. Frequent breaks will be taken to allow for everyone to distance and remove their masks. If needed, a participant may choose at any time to distance themselves and remove their mask in order to take a brief break. You can read our complete current COVID-19 policy here.

Activity Authorization Form: If you have never attended a theater club at STC before, or if the last time you attended was before May 2021, you must sign an activity authorization form. Please either bring a parent with you to sign your form at STC, or bring a completed form.
You can print an activity authorization here.

  • STC's Antonov Castle Mystery Party–Teen
    October 16, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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STC’s Antonov Castle Mystery Party–Tween

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Deep in the forest and miles from civilization, a castle sits high atop a mountain—home to the Antonov Clan of vampires. While vicious, the Antonovs and all other vampires follow the “code” set out by the vampire royal family in Romania. In accordance with the code, the Antonov Clan has extended hospitality to many travelers in need of refuge from the sunlight. But when the leader of the clan, Frederik Antonov, is found staked in his coffin in the early daylight hours, traveling vampires and clan members alike become suspects in his murder. Who would stake an immortal? Why? That’s where you come in…
This mystery party does reference murder, but contains no other mature themes or content.

Open to ages 9-13

Saturday, October 16 at 3:00-5:30 PM

Register below through October 12
$15 per participant
Payment (via PayPal) is due at the time of registration. A completed registration is required to attend the event.

You will be emailed several details ahead of time in the form of a pre-party packet. You will also receive a link to a short video discussing what to expect and how to prepare. Be sure to keep these details hush-hush!

Mask Policy: In accordance with current CDC recommendations that all individuals (fully vaccinated or not) wear a mask while indoors, STC is returning to mask wearing for all indoor events including rehearsals, workshops, and clubs. Frequent breaks will be taken to allow for everyone to distance and remove their masks. If needed, a participant may choose at any time to distance themselves and remove their mask in order to take a brief break. You can read our complete current COVID-19 policy here.

Activity Authorization Form: If you have never attended a theater club at STC before, or if the last time you attended was before May 2021, you must sign an activity authorization form. Please either bring a parent with you to sign your form at STC, or bring a completed form.
You can print an activity authorization here.

  • STC's Antonov Castle Mystery Party–Tween
    October 16, 2021
    3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Summer 2021 Tween Club Pass

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Grab a pass to attend all 10 TWEEN CLUBS for $85!

That’s a 15% discount off of full price. Plus, you won’t need to remeber to bring $10 to each club – you’ll be covered.

(We will not be issuing physical passes; a record of passholders will be kept by STC.)

  • Tween Club – June 8
    June 8, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – June 15
    June 15, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – June 22
    June 22, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – June 29
    June 29, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 6
    July 6, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 13
    July 13, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 20
    July 20, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 27
    July 27, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – August 3
    August 3, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – August 10
    August 10, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Summer 2021 Teen Club Pass

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Grab a pass to attend all 10 TEEN CLUBS for $85!

That’s a 15% discount off of full price. Plus, you won’t need to remeber to bring $10 to each club – you’ll be covered.

(We will not be issuing physical passes; a record of passholders will be kept by STC.)

  • Tween Club – June 10
    June 10, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – June 17
    June 17, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – June 24
    June 24, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 1
    July 1, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 8
    July 8, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 15
    July 15, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 22
    July 22, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – July 29
    July 29, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – August 5
    August 5, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tween Club – August 12
    August 12, 2021
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Session H-2: Story Creation Experience–Afternoon

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Entering grades 4-7 | August 2–6; Mon–Fri: 1 pm–4 pm
Workshop Fee: $110

In this half-day, afternoon 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 combination experience!

This workshop is identical to Session H-1: Story Creation Experience-Morning Session.
Please register for only one.

Min: 6 participants
Max: 16 participants

  • August 2, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • August 3, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • August 4, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • August 5, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • August 6, 2021
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Session H-1: Story Creation Experience–Morning

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Entering grades 4-7 | August 2–6; Mon–Fri: 9 am–noon
Workshop Fee: $110

In this half-day, morning 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 workshop is a unique combination experience!

This workshop is identical to Session H-2: Story Creation Experience-Afternoon Session.
Please register for only one.

Min: 6 participants
Max: 16 participants

  • August 2, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 3, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 4, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 5, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • August 6, 2021
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Session G: Musical Theater

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Entering grades 8-12 | July 26–30; Mon–Thu: 9 am–4 pm, Fri: 9 am–5:30 pm
Workshop Fee: $220

What does it look like to “act” a song or “sing” a scene? This is STC’s classic musical theatre workshop 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 we’ll finish the week with a cabaret performance.
This workshop includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase for parents at 5:30 on Friday. (Masks and social distancing required at showcase.)

Min: 6 participants
Max: 14 participants

  • July 26, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 27, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 28, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 29, 2021
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 30, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 436
Ames, IA 50010

Office & Club Address
615 S. Dayton Ave. Suite 133
Ames, IA 50010

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