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Programs: Stages Youth Theatre

Stages Youth Theatre

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Breana Tiffany

The J’s STAGES youth theatre class, is the perfect fit for the beginning student who wants to give the world of performing a try or the intermediate student who wishes to hone her or his skills. Our teaching artists will work with your child to explore his or her own talents and build these important life skills:
Creativity - Students will be encouraged to think innovatively, and use their imagination.
Collaboration - Students will work together toward a common goal.

Discipline - Built through passion, determination, and practice, students will learn to focus and persevere.

Empathy - By exploring diverse roles, students expand their horizons and potential.
Confidence - Students, the leaders of tomorrow, will learn to be confident in their decisions and choices.

Each session/semester culminates with a student performance for friends and family.

Available Courses:

Young Stars Associates Fall: Willy Wonka Kids

Stages Associate Program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring young creatives to delve into the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre production. Working alongside our team of theatre professionals, this program provides hands-on training, practical experience, and mentorship in various aspects of directing, choreographing, stage managing, props, and costuming.

Performance on Nov. 23 (required)

Cost:

  • Member - $230
  • Community - $280
Schedule

Course Schedule: August 3, 2025 - November 23, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Requirements

Grades: 6 to 12

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 6

Stages Associates Fall: Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)

Stages Associate Program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring young creatives to delve into the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre production. Working alongside our team of theatre professionals, this program provides hands-on training, practical experience, and mentorship in various aspects of directing, choreographing, stage managing, props, and costuming.

Performance in The White Theatre on Nov. 30 (Required)

Cost:

  • Member - $330
  • Community - $400
Schedule

Course Schedule: August 17, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Grades: 9 to 12

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 6

Stages Fall: Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)

From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Performance in The White Theatre on Nov. 30 (Required)

Cost:

  • Member - $580
  • Community - $650
Schedule

Course Schedule: August 17, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Grades: 6 to 12

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

Details

Middle School Meshuggenah Master Class

Meshuggenah Improv Acting Course, where laughter, creativity, and humor come together in a delightful blend of spontaneity and wit! Designed for people with a passion for comedy and a love for all things meshuggenah (crazy), this course offers an immersive exploration of improvisational acting with our Improv and Comedy expert Gregory Richardson!

Cost:

  • Member - $15
  • Community - $20
Schedule

Course Schedule: October 5, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Requirements

Grades: 6 to 8

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 14

Elementary Meshuggenah Master Class

Meshuggenah Improv Acting Course, where laughter, creativity, and humor come together in a delightful blend of spontaneity and wit! Designed for people with a passion for comedy and a love for all things meshuggenah (crazy), this course offers an immersive exploration of improvisational acting with our Improv and Comedy expert Gregory Richardson!

Cost:

  • Member - $15
  • Community - $20
Schedule

Course Schedule: October 12, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Requirements

Grades: 1 to 5

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 9

High School Meshuggenah Master Class

Meshuggenah Improv Acting Course, where laughter, creativity, and humor come together in a delightful blend of spontaneity and wit! Designed for people with a passion for comedy and a love for all things meshuggenah (crazy), this course offers an immersive exploration of improvisational acting with our Improv and Comedy expert Gregory Richardson!

Cost:

  • Member - $15
  • Community - $20
Schedule

Course Schedule: October 19, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Requirements

Grades: 9 to 12

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 10

Adult Meshuggenah Master Class

Meshuggenah Improv Acting Course, where laughter, creativity, and humor come together in a delightful blend of spontaneity and wit! Designed for people with a passion for comedy and a love for all things meshuggenah (crazy), this course offers an immersive exploration of improvisational acting with our Improv and Comedy expert Gregory Richardson!

Cost:

  • Member - $15
  • Community - $20
Schedule

Course Schedule: October 26, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 18 and Over

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 10

Young Stars Associates Spring: Elephant and Piggie's We Are In A Play

Stages Associate Program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring young creatives to delve into the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre production. Working alongside our team of theatre professionals, this program provides hands-on training, practical experience, and mentorship in various aspects of directing, choreographing, stage managing, props, and costuming.

Performance on April 26, 2026 (required)

Cost:

  • Member - $230
  • Community - $280
Schedule

Course Schedule: January 4, 2026 - April 26, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Requirements

Grades: 6 to 12

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

No Class Dates: 4/5

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 9

Young Stars Morning Spring: Elephant and Piggie's We Are In A Play

An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are "bestus" friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She's even happier and more excited than usual because they have been invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.

Performance on April 26, 2026 (required) in the Social Hall

Cost:

  • Member - $260
  • Community - $300
Schedule

Course Schedule: January 4, 2026 - April 26, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Requirements

Grades: 2 to 5

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

No Class Dates: 4/5

Details

Young Stars Afternoon Spring: Elephant and Piggie's We Are In A Play

An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are "bestus" friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She's even happier and more excited than usual because they have been invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.

Performance on April 26, 2026 (required) in the Social Hall

Cost:

  • Member - $260
  • Community - $300
Schedule

Course Schedule: January 4, 2026 - April 26, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Requirements

Grades: 2 to 5

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

No Class Dates: 4/5

Details

Stages Associates Spring: Shrek The Musical Jr

Stages Associate Program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring young creatives to delve into the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre production. Working alongside our team of theatre professionals, this program provides hands-on training, practical experience, and mentorship in various aspects of directing, choreographing, stage managing, props, and costuming.

Performance in the White Theatre on May 3, 2026 (Required)

Cost:

  • Member - $330
  • Community - $400
Schedule

Course Schedule: January 4, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Grades: 9 to 12

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

No Class Dates: 4/5

Details Add to Cart Remaining Spots: 8

Stages Spring: Shrek The Musical Jr

Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

Performance in The White Theatre on May 3, 2026 (required)

Cost:

  • Member - $580
  • Community - $650
Schedule

Course Schedule: January 4, 2026 - May 3, 2026

Day(s) of the Week: Sun

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Grades: 6 to 12

Course Information

Location: ASK Room - 1

Instructor: Bree Tiffany

No Class Dates: 4/5

Details

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