summer 2018€¦ · · 2018-03-29• imagination journeys • theatre games • music ... there...

SUMMER 2018THEATRE CLASSES

FOR CHILDREN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12

Playhouse subscribers can register for classes first, and save on registration fees!

Subscribe today by calling the Playhouse Ticket Office at 515.277.6261.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.DMPLAYHOUSE.COM

There are many good reasons why our summer education

program is the largest of any community theatre in the

country: talented teachers, curious kids, and amazing

activities unique to the Playhouse. All these things will still

be true this summer, we’ll just be at a different location.

This summer, we are getting our act together and taking it on the road

while our Mainstage theatre undergoes major renovations. We will be at

West Des Moines Christian Church, at 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy., in West

Des Moines. We are very excited that we can offer you the same, quality

programming with the same excellent, experienced staff as always, just in a

different location.

What’s Inside!

T

Robin H. SpahrEducation Director

MISSION STATEMENTThe Playhouse education department encourages self-development through the dramatic arts, explores the skills of the theatre, fosters an appreciation of

the theatre, and acquaints students with technical theatre knowledge.

Every class at the Playhouse is unique, and our teaching artists employ a variety of techniques and genres with different approaches and outcomes. Most camps for younger students, particularly for kindergarten, first, and second grades, are focused on creative dramatics, and are marked with the symbol . Creative drama sparks children’s natural abilities to become the characters they hear about in the books they love. These camps are literature-based and designed to foster listening and

cooperative skills as well as self-esteem and individual expression. A creative drama class does not “perform” on the final day, however students are given the tools to share each day’s story and activities with their families.

Creative Drama activities may include:• Dramatic play• Story enactment• Imagination

journeys

• Theatre games• Music• Puppetry• Creative movement

WHAT IS CREATIVE DRAMA?


PARENT/STUDENT PROTOCOL We understand that a child’s successful experience in a Playhouse class is, in part, dependent upon the commitment of parents or guardians. We appreciate your willingness to support your child in this regard. The following are a set of expectations designed to give your child a meaningful and safe experience.

ARRIVAL Your child depends on you to drop him or her off on time. Classes begin at the appointed hour, just like curtain time! Park your car in the lot and walk you child inside. There will be a sign-in sheet. If you need to arrive more than 15 minutes early, sign up for our Before Care Program or plan to stay with your child in the sign-in area.

DEPARTURE Your child also depends on you to pick him or her up on time. Park and come inside to sign them out. There will be a Playhouse representative in the sign-out area to make sure that everyone leaves with a safe adult. If you run later than 10 minutes, your child will go into our After Care Program and you will be assessed the $6.00 fee for an afternoon’s stay.

If your student is old enough to drive, bike, or walk to classes alone, please ask the education director for the permission form to fill out that states that he or she may come to and leave classes unaccompanied.

ILLNESS AND MEDICAL NEEDS If students tell us they are ill enough to go home, we take them at their word. Please make sure that the emergency numbers you provide are for someone who is available to come immediately should your child need to leave. Medical needs should be clearly outlined on the form provided at registration. The more thorough you are, the more efficient we can be. However, please remember that we cannot administer any medications.

DISCIPLINE Some students may find that theatre classroom and performance etiquette is too demanding for them. Our disciplinary policy is as follows:• To clearly state the rules and expectations

up front• To give the student an opportunity to

correct behavior• To give a reasonable time-out within

the classroomIf those steps are not successful, the student may visit with the education director who will decide if a call home is warranted. If teachers and the director are not successful negotiating improvement, a parent/staff conference may be necessary. Only as a final step would a student be asked to leave class permanently.*

*Please note that physical violence or threats will not be tolerated and may be reason for immediate dismissal from class.

EXTENDED DAY FEES: BEFORE/AFTER CAREPlayhouse staff will provide supervised daycare from 7:30-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:30 PM. The fee is $6.00 per session per day ($12.00 per day for both Before and After Care). This is not a drop-in service; children must be registered. If a parent is later than 5:30 PM, an additional $20.00 late fee will be charged. After care is not available on Fridays.

GRADE LEVELS Enroll your child in the grade level he or she will be entering in Fall 2018, or their “rising grade.” Children are grouped so we may appropriately serve their developmental needs.

SUBSCRIBER TUITION DISCOUNT “Subscribers” refers to those with season tickets for the Mainstage or the Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre, in either the 2018–19 or 2018–19 season. If you wish to find out more about purchasing season tickets, call the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.DMPLAYHOUSE.COMREGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.DMPLAYHOUSE.COM

Please note that spaces fill up quickly. We recommend registering as early as possible.

Register today!

JUNE 2018

CLASS GRADES CAMP TYPE DATES TIMES COST MAX

Clubhouse at the Playhouse K2018–1 Half Day 6/6–6/8 9:30–11:30a $75/$85 15

Fractured Fairy Tales 2–3 Half Day 6/6–6/8 1–4p $75/$85 18

Three Day Play 4–6 Full Day 6/6–6/8 9a–4p $140/$150 20

Harry Potter 4–9 Full Day 6/18–6/22 9a–4p $240/$250 50

Under the Big Top K2018–1 Half Day 6/25–6/29 9:30–11:30a $120/$130 15

Spotlight on Stories 2–3 Half Day 6/25–6/29 9a–12p $120/$130 18

Spotlight on Stories 2–3 Half Day 6/25–6/29 1–4p $120/$130 18

Shakespeare’s Star Wars 6–9 Full Day 6/25–6/29 9a–4p $240/$250 20

Classes will be held at West Des Moines Christian Church,4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines


CLUBHOUSE AT THE PLAYHOUSEKindergarten 2018–Grade 1, 9:30–11:30 AM, June 6–8, 2018$75 Subscribers/$85 Non-subscribersBased on the popular Friday Funday series, students make their own clubhouse and create a secret handshake and pledge. Open the Magic Book to discover the clues, then act out stories with costumes and props hidden in the secret Clubhouse trunk. There’s a new story every day!

FRACTURED FAIRY TALESGrades 2–3, 1:00–4:00 PM, June 6–8, 2018$75 Subscribers/$85 Non-subscribersWhat happens when the Three Little Wolves run into the Big Bad Pig? How will the Prince wake up Snoring Beauty? Write your own endings, create your own characters, and come up with your own takes on the fairy tales we know and love. Showcase your favorites on the last day for parents!

THREE DAY PLAYGrades 4–6, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, June 6–8, 2018$140 Subscribers/$150 Non-subscribersOne play. Three days. Needed: young actors to audition, rehearse, and bring a play to life. Help with the set, choose costumes, and perform in front of an audience of families and friends on the last day of class.

HARRY POTTER*Grades 4–8, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, June 18–22, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribersCome to King’s Cross Station, Platform 9¾, to enter the summer session at Hogwarts. After being assigned a house by the Sorting Hat, make a magic wand and Quidditch uniform, and attend classes in potions, divination, and defense against the dark arts. Students need to read books 1-3 before the first day of camp.

* Please Note: Harry Potter is full. Please go to dmplayhouse.com to be placed on a waiting list.

UNDER THE BIG TOPKindergarten 2018–Grade 1, 9:30–11:30 AM, June 25–29, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersLadies and Gentlemen! Boys and girls of all ages! Join us under the big top this summer! Create crazy clown characters and awesome animal acts, walk the tightrope, and learn sleight-of-hand magic tricks. We’ll have a sharing time on the last day for parents to attend!

SPOTLIGHT ON STORIES*Grades 2–3, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, June 25–29, 2018Grades 2–3, 1:00–4:00 PM, June 25–29, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersUsing the books kids love to read, such as The Babysitter’s Club series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and others, perform scenes in large and small groups. We keep it light, but introduce beginning acting skills and ensemble building. Friends and family are invited on the final day to view highlights in an informal showcase. New scenes each session for returning campers!

* Students should enroll in either the morning or afternoon session

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S STAR WARS: THE FORCE DOTH AWAKENGrades 7–10, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, June 25–29, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersIt’s the best of both worlds! Join Jedi Master Nate Jorgensen in a galaxy far, far away, Shakespeare style. Based on the best-selling series by Ian Doescher, reimagine Star Wars as one of Shakespeare’s epic dramas, complete with lightsaber duels, a hero in training, and (spoiler alert) a tragic death scene, all in iambic pentameter.



Playhouse Jr. Players 1–2 Four Half Days 7/2–7/3, 7/5–7/6,

9a–12p $90/$100 15

Playhouse Players 3–4 Four Full Days 7/2–7/3, 7/5–7/6,

9a–4p $190/$200 18

KGCT Audition Workshop 4–9 Four Full Days 7/2–7/3, 7/5–7/6,

9a–4p $90/$100 20

Musical Audition Workshop 4–9 Four Full Days 7/2–7/3, 7/5–7/6,

9a–4p $90/$100 20

Pure Imagination K2018–1 Half Day 7/9–7/13 9:30–11:30a $120/$130 15

Rosie Revere 2–3 Half Day 7/9–7/13 1–4p $120/$130 18

Playhouse TV: Pilot Season 4–6 Full Day 7/9–7/13 9a–4p $240/$250 20

Xanadu Jr. 7–12 Full Day, Two Weeks

7/9–7/21 9a–4p $430/$450 40

Cinderella Stories K2018–1 Half Day 7/16–7/20 1:30–3:30p $120/$130 15

Judy Moody & Stink 2–3 Half Day 7/16–7/20 9a–12p $120/$130 18

Alice in Wonderland 4–7 Full Day 7/16–7/20 9a–4p $240/$250 40

Cat Tales K2018–1 Half Day 7/23–7/27 9:30–11:30a $120/$130 15

Dog Man and Cat Kid 2–3 Half Day 7/23–7/27 9a–12p $120/$130 18

Willy Wonka Kids 4–6 Full Day 7/23–7/27 9a–4p $240/$250 40

Secret Lives of Toads 6–9 Full Day 7/23–7/27 9a–4p $240/$250 20

Please note that spaces fill up quickly. We recommend registering as early as possible.

Register today!

Classes, auditions, and performances will be held at West Des Moines Christian Church,

4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, unless otherwise noted in the class description.

JULY 2018


PLAYHOUSE JR. PLAYERSGrades 1–2, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, July 2–3 and July 5–6, 2018$90 Subscribers/$100 Non-subscribersLearn the basics story dramatization, creative problem-solving, and dramatic games. On the final day, share a story with family and friends to demonstrate new skills. New stories each session!

PLAYHOUSE PLAYERSGrades 3–4, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 2–3 and July 5–6, 2018$190 Subscribers/$200 Non-subscribersLearn a variety of theatre skills while putting together a short play. On the final day, perform for family and friends to demonstrate new skills. New stories each session!

KGCT AUDITION WORKSHOPGrades 4–9, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 2–3, 2018$90 Subscribers/$100 Non-subscribersThe 2018-19 Season has been announced, and includes great titles like The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt. Work with Playhouse directors to get the experience necessary to be comfortable and successful in auditions. Participation in the course does not guarantee a role, but will acquaint students with scenes from the shows, available roles and the audition procedure used at the Playhouse. This class will focus on the scene work from both plays and musicals in the upcoming Playhouse season.

MUSICAL AUDITION WORKSHOP*Grades 4–9, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 5–6, 2018$90 Subscribers/$100 Non-subscribersThe 2018-19 season has been chosen and it includes the Family Holiday Classic, Elf – The Musical, Billy Elliot, and Ella Enchanted, all of which have roles for young actors! Polish the skills necessary for a successful musical audition, including song selection and learning a dance combination. Participation in the course does not guarantee a role, but will acquaint students with songs from the shows, available roles, and the musical audition procedure used at the Playhouse. This class will focus on the singing and dancing components of a musical audition. On the final day, directors visit to offer valuable feedback.

*Please choose, learn, and memorize an appropriate musical theatre audition song prior to the first day of camp.

PURE IMAGINATIONKindergarten 2018–Grade 1, 9:30–11:30 AM, July 9–13, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersJoin us to create and explore a world of pure imagination. Students will build miniature chocolate factories, make commercials for their very own Willy Wonka candy inventions and dramatize the “sweetest” stories, like The Gingerbread Boy, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and more!

ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEERGrades 2–3, 1:00–4:00 PM, July 9–13, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersJoin Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck to imagine, build, and create scenic elements using found materials, then using your creations as the jumping-off point for amazing stories. The sky’s the limit when you let your imaginations soar!

PLAYHOUSE TV LIVE! PILOT SEASONGrades 4–6, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 9–13, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribersDevelop, write and perform the latest reality show, Kid Country, the show produced by, directed by, and starring kids. The first episode will be done live in front of a studio audience (i.e. your families and friends).


PERFORMANCE ACADEMY: XANADU JR.Grades 7–12, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 9–21, 2018$430 Subscribers/$450 Non-subscribersAuditions: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, Friday, June 29, 2018 at West Des Moines Christian Church, July 9–13, 2018 class meets at West Des Moines Christian Church, July 16–21, 2018 class meets at Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High SchoolPerformances: 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM, July 21, 2018 at Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Ave.Xanadu Jr. follows the journey of a magical Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, CA, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it’s 1980!) But when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. We’re looking for a devoted group of performers who are keen on singing, dancing, and acting and who welcome the demanding challenge of rehearsing and performing a musical during a two-week intensive camp. Teens from Metro-area high schools will perform on the stage of the Staplin Performing Arts Center at Valley High School in this 70-minute adaptation.

CINDERELLA STORIESKindergarten 2018–Grade 1, 1:30–3:30 PM, July 16–20, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersWe’re all familiar with Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother, and the pumpkin. But did you know there are Cinderella stories from all over the world? Learn about Ashpet, Aschenputtel, and Rhodopsis. Each story comes from a different culture and part of the world, but they all have one thing in common: If the shoe fits, wear it!

JUDY MOODY & STINKGrades 2–3, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, July 16–20, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersCelebrate all things Judy and Stink (and Mouse, Toady, and Jaws). Get the scoop on everything from joining the Toad Pee Club to learning what it’s like to be famous in the newspaper to hunting for treasure. If you love to read and act out the characters, there’s a way-funny story just around the corner!

PAGE TO STAGE: ALICE IN WONDERLANDGrades 4–7, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 16–20, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribersAudition, rehearse, and perform in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. On the last day of camp, an audience of family and friends will go down the rabbit hole with Alice, attend an “unbirthday” party, and drink tea with the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit. Enrollment guarantees a part in the play.

CAT TALESKindergarten 2018–Grade 1, 9:30–11:30 AM, July 23–27, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersSplat the Cat. Pete the Cat. The Aristocats. Everybody, except maybe Skippyjon Jones, wants to be a cat! Join us for a week of fabulous felines with cat stories, cat songs, and cat games. We’ll work on basic theatre concepts while reinforcing literacy and cooperation skills. P.S. No dogs allowed!


DOG MAN AND CAT KIDGrades 2–3, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, July 23–27, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersThe heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick and together they have a mystery to sniff out! Help solve the mystery of the missing starlet while staying one step ahead of Petey, the world’s most evil cat.

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY: WILLY WONKA KIDSGrades 4–6, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 23–27, 2018$250 Subscribers/$260 Non-subscribersAuditions: 4:15–6:15 PM, Friday, July 13, 2018 at West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy. Performance: 3:15 PM, Friday, July 27, 2018 at Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Ave.Perform a 30-minute adaptation of Willy Wonka on the set of our summer musical at the Staplin Performing Arts Center at Valley High School. Audition for roles, learn the songs and choreography, and perform in front of an audience of your family and friends!

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY: THE SECRET LIVES OF TOADSGrades 6–9, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 23–27, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribers Auditions: 4:15–6:15 PM, Friday, July 13, 2018Performance: 3:00 PM, Friday, July 27, 2018In Summer Stock, actors are taken through a more formal process. Audition, rehearse, and perform a play to learn how to polish skills in a dynamic, challenging environment. This one-act play centers on Harvey as he faces his first day at a brand new middle school. The cool kids have staked out their territory and there’s no room in their crowd for nerds or dweebs. Realistically written to reflect multiple challenges kids face at school, this comedy gets serious when the kids find themselves thrown together on the wrong side of a locked door. Enrollment guarantees a role, but all students must attend auditions at 4:15 PM, Friday, July 13, 2018.



Stagecraft: Dragons and Dinosaurs

1–2 Full Day 7/30–8/3 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 18

Stagecraft: Magic School Bus and Magic Tree House

3–4 Full Day 7/30–8/3 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 18

Stagecraft: Jumanji 5–6 Full Day 7/30–8/3 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 18

Broadway Babies K2018–1 Half Day 8/6–8/10 9:30–11:30a $120/$130 15

Broadway Bound 2–3 Half Day 8/6–8/10 9:00a–12:00p $120/$130 30

Making a Scene 4–6 Full Day 8/6–8/10 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 20

Live at the Improv! 8–12 Evening 8/6–8/10 6:00–9:00p $120/$130 20

Week of Wonder 2–3 Full Day 8/13–8/17 9:00a–4:00p $120/$130 18



AUGUST 2018Please note that spaces fill up quickly. We

recommend registering as early as possible. Register today!

Classes will be held at West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines



Stagecraft: Dragons and Dinosaurs

1–2 Full Day 7/30–8/3 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 18

Stagecraft: Magic School Bus and Magic Tree House

3–4 Full Day 7/30–8/3 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 18

Stagecraft: Jumanji 5–6 Full Day 7/30–8/3 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 18

Broadway Babies K2018–1 Half Day 8/6–8/10 9:30–11:30a $120/$130 15

Broadway Bound 2–3 Half Day 8/6–8/10 9:00a–12:00p $120/$130 30

Making a Scene 4–6 Full Day 8/6–8/10 9:00a–4:00p $240/$250 20

Live at the Improv! 8–12 Evening 8/6–8/10 6:00–9:00p $120/$130 20




STAGECRAFT AND STORIESDragons and Dinosaurs and Tacos, Oh My!Grades 1–2, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 30–Aug. 3, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribersDesign and create backdrops and props based on Adam Rubins’ Dragons Love Tacos and Mo Willems’ Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, then rehearse and perform scenes from both books. Invite family and friends to the showcase on Friday afternoon!

The Magic Tree House and The Magic School BusGrades 3–4, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 30–Aug. 3, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribersOh, no! The school bus and the tree house have collided in the space-time continuum and it’s up to you to put everything back to normal! Design and create backdrops and props for your play. Then rehearse the scenes and perform for family and friends on Friday afternoon!

JumanjiGrades 5–6, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, July 30–Aug. 3, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribersVery important: Once a game of Jumanji is started it will not be over until one player reaches the Golden City. Join Peter and Judy (and some lions, monkeys, and snakes) on their jungle adventure and design and create backdrops and props inspired by the story. Rehearse the scenes and perform for family and friends on Friday afternoon!

BROADWAY BABIESKindergarten 2018–Grade 1, 9:30–11:30 AM, Aug. 6–10, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersSing, dance, and act while learning show tunes and moves in a playful and fun atmosphere. Perform a musical showcase for family and friends on the last day. New songs and script for returning campers!

BROADWAY BOUNDGrades 2–3, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Aug. 6–10, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersSing, dance, and act while learning show tunes and moves, then perform a musical showcase for family and friends on the last day. New songs and script for returning campers!

MAKING A SCENEGrades 4–6, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Aug. 6–10, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribersUse scripts from popular Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre plays, like The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Hundred Dresses, and others to select scenes made for honing acting skills: voice movement, memorization, character choices, and diction. Scenes will be presented to family and friends on the final day. New scenes each session for returning campers!

LIVE AT THE IMPROV!Grades 8–12, 6:00–9:00 PM, Aug. 6–10, 2018$120 Subscribers/$130 Non-subscribersWing it! Ad lib! Watch out, because ideas fly by with lightning speed. Participants have been known to bust a gut. Open to newcomers and returning students. Love Second Saturday? This class takes it to the next level! Improv showcase, complete with audience participation, on the final night!


WEEK OF WONDERInspired By: Wonder and ChrysanthemumGrades 2–3, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Aug.13–17, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribers

Inspired By: Wonder and Fish in a TreeGrades 4–6, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Aug. 13–17, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribers

Inspired By: Wonder and The MisfitsGrades 7–9, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Aug. 13–17, 2018$240 Subscribers/$250 Non-subscribers

End the summer on a positive note! Join us for a week of theatre inspired by awesome literature, including Wonder and other age-appropriate titles. We’ve chosen our favorite books that encourage people to celebrate their individuality, stand up for themselves (and others), and choose kindness. After all, why fit in when you can stand out? We’ll finish the week with showcase performances for families and friends.


KATE GOLDMAN EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIPSThanks to major support by the Goldman family and several generous individuals, tuition assistance is available. Assistance ranges from 10%-100% and varies according with stated need.

There will be a response to your request within two weeks of application. Call or email Robin Spahr, education director, with any questions at 515-974-5365 or [email protected].

TO HELP GROW THE FUNDEducation scholarships are funded through an endowment named for long-time Des Moines Community Playhouse teacher and performer, Kate Goldman. In her memory, the Goldman family established a fund to assure that any student who wants to enroll for classes in our education department may do so, regardless of financial considerations. In addition to the ongoing generosity of the Goldman family, several individuals have contributed to the fund.

For information on how you can increase the number of young people whose lives are influenced by this endowment, please contact Chris Andersen, Playhouse director of philanthropy, at 515-974-5370.

Scholarships

TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP Fill in both the class registration form

and tuition assistance form online at dmplayhouse.com or call Robin Spahr, education director, 515.974.5365, for more information.

THIS SUMMER,the Des Moines Community Playhouse’s home at 831 42nd St. will be undergoing major renovations. Ticket office and administrative staff will be relocated to trailers in the east/41st Street parking lot at the Playhouse. Education staff will be in these same trailers from May 1-June 1. Starting June 4, education staff will have an office at West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines.

• All summer classes will be held at West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, unless otherwise noted.

• Performance Academy: Xanadu Jr will have public performances, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM, Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines.

• Mamma Mia!, the Playhouse’s summer show, will be performed July 13-28, 2018, at Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines.

Fall classes and our 100th season of shows, beginning Oct. 5, 2018, will be at the Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St., Des Moines. Watch for news of an open house at the Playhouse’s newly renovated home in September 2018!

You can always reach us at 515-277-6261 and online at dmplayhouse.com, [email protected].


SAVE WITH PLAYHOUSE SUBSCRIPTIONSSave with season tickets and receive a discount on tuition to Playhouse theatre classes.

KATE GOLDMAN CHILDREN’S THEATRE

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVERNOV. 2–25, 2018

THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANEJAN. 4–20, 2019

JUDY MOODY & STINK: THE MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD TREASURE HUNTFEB. 22–MAR. 10, 2019

ELLA ENCHANTEDAPR. 26–MAY 12, 2019

Season ticket holders can purchase discounted tickets ahead of the public for Mamma Mia! and the Family Holiday Classic!

MAINSTAGE

BILLY ELLIOTOCT. 4–28, 2018

BASKERVILLEJAN. 24–FEB. 10, 2019

CATCH ME IF YOU CANMAR. 22–APR. 14, 2019

SILENT SKYMAY 30–JUNE 16, 2019

NEWSIESJULY 12–AUG. 4, 2019

Purchase season tickets online at dmplayhouse.com or at the Playhouse Ticket Office. For more information, contact the Playhouse Ticket Office at 515-277-6261.

MAMMA MIA!JULY 13–29, 2018

Performed at Staplin Performing Arts Center, Valley High School,

3650 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines

FAMILY HOLIDAY CLASSICELF — THE MUSICALNOV. 30–DEC. 23, 2018


BRING:

Shoes that lace up; it makes it both easy and safe to move around during play

A lunch to full-day camps and a snack for half-day camps. Beverages and snacks can be purchased by full-day campers at the noon hour.

A sweater to wear in case the room gets chilly

DON’T BRING:

Electronic devices (Gameboys, other hand-held games, iPods, cell phones)

WHAT TO BRING

Registration


Registration questions? Please call or email Robin Spahr, education

director, at 515-974-5365 or [email protected].

All correspondence regarding your registration, including confirmation and class details, will be sent via email. A valid email address is required. Please add [email protected] to your safe sender list to ensure email delivery.

Any requests for changes or refunds must be made at least one week prior to the first class meeting. You will receive a full refund minus a $20 processing fee. There will be no refunds after this point, but a credit can be made toward tuition of a future class within a year of the cancellation. No exceptions.

This is not a school publication and is being provided as a courtesy to inform you of other community activities and opportunities available.

The Playhouse, local newspapers, and TV stations will occasionally document or feature Playhouse classes in film and news stories. If you do not want your child photographed, please notify the Playhouse in writing.


NO

NP

RO

FIT

OR

GU

S P

OST

AGE

PAID

DES

MO

INES

, IA

PER

MIT

NO

. 184

3

Pla

yhou

se s

ubsc

ribe

rs c

an r

egis

ter

for

clas

ses

first

, and

sav

e on

reg

istr

atio

n fe

es!

Subs

crib

e to

day

by c

allin

g th

e P

layh

ouse

Ti

cket

Offi

ce a

t 515

.277

.626

1.

831

42N

D S

T.,

DE

S M

OIN

ES

, IA

503

12

This

sum

mer

, cla

sses

will

be

held

at

Wes

t Des

Moi

nes

Chri

stia

n Ch

urch

,45

01 M

ills

Civi

c Pk

wy,

Wes

t Des

Moi

nes


summer 2018€¦ · · 2018-03-29• imagination journeys • theatre games • music ... there...

Documents