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School Year Workshops

Come and join us for a little creative fun!

We have an exciting selection of opportunities planned for Spring 2023 at STC–singing, dancing, storytelling, and some mystery…

  • Each event will take place at Story Theater Company:
    1609 Golden Aspen Dr. #105 in Ames.
  • Payment (through PayPal) must be completed at the time of registration in order to reserve you space.
    (Read our Cancellation Policy here.)

Questions? Contact Kiersten Naberhaus: education@storytheatercompany.org

Register for these great options by clicking the title or button for each event:

Mystery Party – Teen
A Roman Murder Mystery
The year is 176 and Marcus Aurelius, one of two Emperors of Rome, has been off expanding the Roman Empire. He has returned to the Imperial Palace in Rome for two reasons: the birthday party of his daughter, Lucilla, and to complete the marriage arrangement between his only surviving son, Commodus, and a young woman named Drusa Clovius. But when Drusa is found murdered, it’s up to everyone to find the killer – not only as justice for the victim, but also to prevent another war that the Roman Empire can ill afford!

  • Ages 13-18
  • Saturday, March 18
    6:30-9:00 pm
  • Registration Fee: $15
  • Max: 20 participants
  • Register through March 10
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TEEN MYSTERY PARTY

Mystery Party – Tween
A Roman Murder Mystery
The year is 176 and Marcus Aurelius, one of two Emperors of Rome, has been off expanding the Roman Empire. He has returned to the Imperial Palace in Rome for two reasons: the birthday party of his daughter, Lucilla, and to complete the marriage arrangement between his only surviving son, Commodus, and a young woman named Drusa Clovius. But when Drusa is found murdered, it’s up to everyone to find the killer – not only as justice for the victim, but also to prevent another war that the Roman Empire can ill afford!

  • Ages 9-12
  • Saturday, March 18
    4:00-6:00 pm
  • Registration Fee: $15
  • Max: 20 participants
  • Register through March 10
TWEEN MYSTERY PARTY
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Musical Theater Ensemble: Screen to Stage
Together we will build our musical theater skills by learning how to sing and dance ensemble songs from broadway musicals that originated as movies! This full-week workshop includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase at 5:30 on Friday.

Meets daily, Mon–Fri: March 13-17 (Spring Break)

  • Ages 13-18
  • March 13-17
    Mon-Thu: 10 am-5 pm; Fri: 10:00 am-6:30 pm
    Showcase performance on Friday (Mar 17) at 5:30 pm
  • Registration Fee: $220
  • Max: 16 participants
  • Register through March 11
Registration has closed for this workshop

Performance Lab: The Selfish Giant
Come develop your acting skills in a low-stress performance environment! We’ll put on a one-act play and learn a lot along the way!
A beloved tale of redemption and forgiveness that has lasted for generations, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, tells the story of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giant’s heart.

  • Ages 8-11
  • Mon & Wed: 4:30-6:00 pm
    Mar 20, 22, 27, 29: Apr 3, 5, 10, 12 AND
    Saturday, Apr 15: 9:00 am-2:30 pm
    Performance at 2:00 pm
  • Registration Fee: $115
  • Max: 15 participants
  • Register through March 12
THE SELFISH GIANT
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School’s Out! A Day of Theater
School is out for the day! Let’s have some fun together – play theater games, do theater-related crafts, watch a musical, put on your own play, and more!

All-day workshop on Monday, January 16 (a day off for local schools)

  • Ages 6-12
  • Monday, January 16
    9 am-6 pm
    (Please pick up your child anytime between 4-6 pm)
  • Max: 25 participants
  • Registration Fee: $75
  • Register through January 11
Registration has closed for this workshop

Let’s Dance!
It’s time to get moving and grooving! Join us for a Broadway-style choreography workshop inspired by our favorite Disney stories. You’ll learn plenty of specific moves and techniques, and then perform them for family at the conclusion of the workshop.

  • Ages 9-12
  • Mondays: 4:30-6:00 pm
    Jan 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
    Performance for family on February 27 at 6:00 pm
  • Registration Fee: $90
  • Max: 12 participants
  • Register through January 20
Registration has closed for this workshop

Treasure Trunk Theater
What will we find in the mysterious treasure trunk today? Use what you find to have a guided adventure including dramatic play, music, dance, and other forms of storytelling!

  • Ages 5-8
  • Saturdays: 9:00-10:00am
    Jan 28; Feb 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar 4
  • Registration Fee: $60
  • Max: 15 participants
  • Register through January 20
Registration has closed for this workshop

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 one week prior to the start of the workshop will be granted, minus a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations made with less than one weeks’ notice will not be granted a refund.

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