Stages Bloomington

This remains our formula for educational opportunities:

Fall classes—educationally based, with no performance aspect. The intent of the fall classes is to provide instruction in the areas of dance, acting and singing. The skills learned are tools, which can be applied in any performance or auditioning situation. These classes are offered for 1st-12th grades and are an opportunity to improve specific techniques separate from the pressures of putting on a performance.

Spring productions—Two separate productions are offered each spring, one for grades 1st-4th and one for grades 5th-8th. Auditions for these productions are usually held in November of the previous fall. The cast members get the full experience of being part of a stage production. There are also opportunities for older students to be involved in the production aspects, as rehearsal assistants, stage managers, backstage helpers, and many other positions. This gives experience of being in a production from an entirely different perspective.

Summer camp—Camp is an opportunity to experience a combination of both educational and production aspects. Classes include specialty master classes (see list under summer camp,) of which some do prepare the students for a final musical revue. Camp is offered for students in grades 1st-12th. Our faculty is comprised of college students, professionals and expert master class technicians, all of whom combine to give campers a vast knowledge of all aspects of musical theatre.