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Skills for Theatre....Skills for Life
KIDSTAGE is uniquely designed to use theatre to build critical life skills in each participant. In KIDSTAGE classes and rehearsals, our techniques encourage creativity, collaboration, problem solving, concentration, public speaking, and a strong work ethic. While some students are on a path to Broadway, all students are improving their futures and increasing self-confidence through involvement in KIDSTAGE and our Teen Access Program.

Stay tuned! Summer Classes will be announced on February 22, 2010!

Winter Classes

Theatre arts classes for kids ages 4–20, running December 29, 2009 - March 25, 2010

• Issaquah KIDSTAGE Winter Classes, 2009-2010

Spring Classes

• Issaquah KIDSTAGE Spring Classes, 2010


• Everett KIDSTAGE Spring Classes, 2010

KIDSTAGE offers five different production opportunities throughout the year in each location.
View Production Descriptions Here

On Stage:

Children Of Eden

February 12-21, 2010

Upcoming Auditions:

Issaquah:
Ensemble

Everett:
Ensemble

• Ease on Down to See KIDSTAGE'S ‘THE WIZ’
• 2 teens from Village Theatre program go from theater to films – Everett Herald

TAP into Your Future:

TAP (Teen Access to Professionals) Program — including Internships in Performance, Production, and Arts Education — provides hands-on experience and training, mentored by professionals, in a wide variety of theatre disciplines.

• TAP into Performance:
• Orchestral Performance Program
• Village Theatre Mainstage Performance Internships
• TAP into Production:
• Direction, Design, and Management
• KIDSTAGE Summer Independent Production Internships
• TAP into Education:
• KIDSTAGE Junior Instructors
• KIDSTAGE Arts Educator Internships

Frequently Asked Questions

The KIDSTAGE Mission:

• To provide a personal development program for young people which uses theatre arts
• To teach creativity and responsibility
• To encourage teamwork and personal integrity
• To foster self-esteem and appreciation for live theatre

KIDSTAGE Forms:

Common KIDSTAGE forms are available in PDF form for download. To download a form, click on the form's name below:

• Release Form
• Media Abstention Form
• Scholarship Application
• TAP Artistic Theatre Application

Key Aspects of the KIDSTAGE Program:

Longevity:
Since 1987, KIDSTAGE has provided Puget Sound students and their families a year round "home" for theatre arts activities.

Instructors and Directors:
KIDSTAGE hires highly trained professional teaching and performing artists and provides them with additional training in child development and KIDSTAGE techniques. Learn about our instructors.

Best Practices: KIDSTAGE utilizes proven strategies and structures to ensure the best possible outcomes and experiences for each student.

A Professional Theatre Environment:
Village Theatre is the only professional musical theatre company in the region with a year-round education program for ages 4–20.

Teen Access Program: TAP into Your Future!
Village Theatre offers year-round opportunities for teens to learn from professional mentors in all aspects of theatre production.

Professionally Managed and Executed Productions:
KIDSTAGE productions emphasize the unique learning opportunities inherent in theatre both on stage and backstage.

Access to Mainstage Performance Internships:
KIDSTAGE students may be exclusively invited to audition for Village Theatre Mainstage productions.

Mainstage Discounts:
KIDSTAGE students receive half price tickets to all Village Theatre Mainstage productions.