Come play with us!
- 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.
- 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.
Please read our Cancellation Policy here. - We want theater opportunities to be accessible to all. Partial-scholarship assistance is available for those who may need help covering the participation fee. Contact education@storytheatercompany.org for details and to request a scholarship form.
A variety of theater workshops and events for ages 5-18. Grab your spot today!
Questions? Contact STC’s Education Director: education@storytheatercompany.org
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Apr 21)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activities where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, April 21
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Apr 13
Registration has closed for this event.
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Apr 7)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, April 7
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Mar 30
Registration has closed for this event.
Fairy Tale Network
Spring Break Performance Lab: Fairy Tale Network
Let’s put on a one-act play and learn a lot along the way! Come develop your acting skills in a low-stress performance environment. You’ll also get to experience some set, prop, and costume design.
There will be a showcase performance for family and friends on Friday at 3:30pm.
Play Description: The Fairy Tale Network is a television network that needs to improve its viewership ratings with exciting new programming. The three mice working as creative consultants for the studio each must come up with a story idea to pitch to their new chief, the Cat. And they need to pitch their ideas fast before they become a fancy feast! They retell the well-known tales of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but now with new, unexpected twists.
- Ages 8-12
- March 17-21
Mon-Fri: 9am – 4pm - Registration Fee: $280
- Register through March 9
Registration has closed for this event.
Choreography Collaboration
5-6-7-8! Join us as we dive into the world of Broadway-style choreography! Participants will learn fun dance moves from iconic musicals, building their skills and confidence. After mastering the basics, they’ll collaborate with their peers and instructors to create their very own choreography, sparking creativity and teamwork! No experience necessary- just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!
- Ages 9-12
- Feb 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31
4:30-6:00pm - Registration Fee: $72
- Register through February 12
Registration has closed for this event.
Playful Pages
Inspired by the “If You Give a…” series by Laura Numeroff
Join us for a magical journey into the world of storytelling and creativity! In this workshop, students will explore the beloved “If You Give a…” books through reading, crafting, and imaginative play. Each session will feature a storytime, then students will create their own themed crafts and engage in fun activities inspired by the characters and adventures. Perfect for sparking creativity and nurturing a love for theater, this workshop invites young performers to bring their imaginations to life!
- Ages 5-7
- Feb 15, 22; Mar 1, 8
9:00-10:30am - Registration Fee: $53
- Register through February 10
Registration has closed for this event.
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Feb 17)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activities where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, February 17
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Feb 10
This event has been canceled.
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Feb 10)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, February 10
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Feb 2
Registration has closed for this event.
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Jan 20)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, January 20
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Jan 17
Registration has closed for this event.
Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy:
- Full refunds are offered in the event that a workshop itself is canceled.
- STC reserves the right to cancel a program due to low attendance.
- 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.
- Weather Related Cancellations: In the event that a session is canceled due to weather conditions, parents and students will be notified 2 hours in a advance of the start time of the event. In most cases, STC will cancel their event(s) when the Ames School District has canceled their evening programs or school day. We will do our best to make up rehearsals and/or programming sessions but cannot guarantee.