Summer Theatre Workshops
Age 3 - Grade 12
Spend summer break singing, dancing, playing, and imagining at Stages! Summer Theatre Workshops are taught by professional teaching artists and are designed to give students an opportunity to get creative, make friends, explore the arts, and have a whole lot of fun over summer break!
It's the BEST time of the year!
Summer Dates for 2026
All workshops will go on sale January 23, 2026 at 10am!
SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOPS
AGES 3-4
Students Ages 3-4 can experience a mini-version of Summer Theatre Workshop designed just for them! Each day of “mini-workshop” will highlight a new story, with a new jumping off point for dramatic adventure. Using our favorite books as our guide, students will journey through different environments, discover characters and solve problems using their “Actor Tools” – their bodies, voices & imaginations! Families are invited to a sharing of skills learned throughout the week on the last day of workshop.
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts – 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN
Tuition: $140.00 (including a $10 handling fee)
AGES 4-6
Each day of Summer Theatre Workshop for Ages 4-6 will highlight a new story, with a new jumping off point for dramatic adventure. Using our favorite books as our guide, students will journey through different environments, discover characters, and solve problems using their “Actor Tools” – their bodies, voices & imaginations! Families are invited to a sharing of skills learned throughout the week on the last day of workshop.
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts – 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN
Tuition: $175.00 (including a $10 handling fee)
GRADES 1 – 3
Summer Theatre Workshops for Grades 1-3 focus on developing theatre skills in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, students will work together to explore and expand their “Actor Toolbox” – their body, voice, and imagination! As part of the last day of the workshop, families are invited to join us for a short presentation of skills learned throughout the week.
- Singing & Dancing – As a part of each day of workshop, students will work with both a professional Choreographer and Music Director to develop dancing & singing skills.
- Acting Adventure – As a part of each day of workshop, students will participate in Creative Drama & Improvisation classes led by professional Teaching Artists.
Location: Robbinsdale Middle School – 3730 Toledo Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN
Tuition: $385.00 (including a $10 handling fee)
GRADES 4 – 6
Summer Theatre Workshops for Grades 4-6 students focus on developing and honing theatrical skills. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, students will spend their days collaborating as an ensemble of performers. They will work with themes and material that excites them and expands their skillsets. As part of the last day of workshop, families are invited to join us for a short presentation of skills learned throughout the week.
- Musical Theatre – As a part of each day of workshop, students will work with both a professional Choreographer and Music Director to develop dancing & singing skills.
- Acting – As a part of each day of workshop, students will participate in Acting & Improvisation classes led by professional Teaching Artists.
Location: Robbinsdale Middle School – 3730 Toledo Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN
Tuition: $385.00 (including a $10 handling fee)
Summer Studio (GRADES 5 -12)
These multi-week workshops are designed to simulate a theatrical rehearsal process from audition to performance, giving young actors a chance to dive deep into their performance training in a supportive and collaborative environment. Student actors will spend half of their day working with professional Teaching Artists on skill-based actor training, and the remaining half of their day in “rehearsal” working on scripted material. For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions section below.
- Grades 5 – 6 – Madagascar – A Musical Adventure KIDS – July 20 – 31 from 9:30am – 4pm
- Grades 7 – 11 – The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition – July 13 – 31 from 9:30am – 4pm
- Grades 6 – 9 – Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion – June 22 – July 10 from 9:30am – 4pm (no class 7/3)
- Grades 9 –12 – Tuesday by Alison Carr – June 22 – July 2 from 1 – 4pm
GRADES 7 – 12
Spend your summer training with like-minded young professionals learning from the top Teaching Artists in the Twin Cities. This summer we’re offering half-day options to ensure the most flexible training opportunities for our busiest students. Register for the full day and stay for a supervised lunch and receive a discount.
Location: PiM Arts High School – 7255 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Tuition: $185.00 (including a $10 handling fee)
PARTNERSHIP CAMPS WITH MINNESOTA CHILREN’S MUSEUM
Stages Theatre Company is thrilled to partner with Minnesota Children’s Museum to bring our Summer Theatre Workshops to the museum again this summer! Students will have the opportunity to engage in Summer Theatre Workshop programming, creating characters and solving problems using our “Actor Tools” (body, voice, imagination), while also exploring all that Minnesota Children’s Museum has to offer! Families are invited to a sharing of skills learned throughout the week on the last day of workshop.
Location: Minnesota Children’s Museum – 10 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Ages 4 – 5
Ages 6 – 8
Summer Theatre Workshop Registration information
Registration
To Register, either click the link of the class you want above or contact our box office.
Box Office Hours: Tue-Sat, Noon to 5:00 pm.
Payment Plans
Spring Break Workshop tuition can be split into a payment plan by calling the Box Office at 952-979-1111.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available through STC’s Open Door Program. Stages Theatre Company offers need-based tuition assistance for all fee-based programs, such as Summer Theatre Workshop. Please fill out the Tuition Assistance Application via the button below. Tuition assistance applications are processed in the order in which they are received and may take 3-5 days to return.
Accessibility
Stages Theatre Company is committed to addressing barriers that can restrict participation in our performances and programming. We believe that every individual should be able to access the joy, wonder, and benefits of participation in the theatre arts. We are working towards a future beyond compliance – toward a fully inclusive environment where all programs and performances are accessible to all. Parents are encouraged to contact the Access Coordinator, Rachel Olson, rolson@stagestheatre.org prior to enrollment to discuss accommodations and support strategies to ensure a successful experience at Summer Theatre Workshop.
Age/Rising Grade Levels Policy
Please register your student according to the grade level they are currently in or the age that they will be on the first day of the workshop. Students should only enroll in workshops intended for their age at the start of workshop, or grade level in the Fall of 2025. Although we understand that skill and maturity levels vary, younger students may not register up a grade level for any reason. If you’d like your student to register for a class that they have aged out of, please contact ejones@stagestheatre.org.
Registration Confirmation & Welcome Email
Registration Confirmation
Online registrants will receive an automatic confirmation via email from ticketbooth@stagestheatre.org. If you do not see this confirmation, please check spam, junk, or promotions folders, and save Stages as a safe sender.
For registrations over the phone with the Box Office, a confirmation email will be sent from ticketbooth@stagestheatre.org within an hour of registration. If you do not see this confirmation, please check spam, junk, or promotions folders, and save Stages as a safe sender.
If you have any questions about your registration or need an FSA-compliant receipt, please contact Elinor Jones, Education Registrar, at ejones@stagestheatre.org.
Welcome Email
3 weeks prior to your student’s workshop, a welcome email will be sent to the emails provided at the time of registration.
Please check spam, junk, or promotions folders if you do not see an email three weeks prior to your student’s workshop. Emails will come from ejones@stagestheatre.org or mcollins@stagestheatre.org.
Registering With a Friend
Let us know if your student is attending with a friend so that we can ensure that they are placed in the same group as their friend. Winter Theatre Workshops often have multiple sections within the same class title.
If you provided this information in your registration, we have already noted that information.
If you would like to add a “Friend Request” post-registration, contact Elinor Jones, Education Registrar, at ejones@stagestheatre.org letting us know your student’s name and their friend’s name.
Please provide this information at least 5 days prior to the start of class.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your workshop up to TWO WEEKS prior to the first day of workshop, for any reason and receive a full refund – minus the $10 handling fee. Call the Box Office at 952-979-1111.
- STC does not offer funds for registrations canceled less than two weeks before the class/workshop starts for any reason. This includes scheduling conflicts and student illness.
- STC does not offer refunds or make-up classes/workshops for classes cancelled due to inclement weather.
Got More Questions? Contact Us!
For questions regarding registering with a friend, class content, using a gift certificate or Stages coupon, cancellation policies, etc. contact Education Registrar, Elinor Jones via phone 952-979-1113 or email ejones@stagestheatre.org.
Summer Studio Frequently Asked Questions
Do you make any age/grade exceptions?
Unfortunately, we are unable to make any age/grade exceptions, for any reason, for all Summer Studio classes.
Will you be holding auditions?
Will you be holding auditions?
Yes. Auditions will be held during the first two days of each Summer Studio workshop. All registered students will be cast in a role. Students will be guided through the audition process as a part of the class.
My family has conflicts, can we still register?
If your student is going to miss more than 2 days of Summer Studio, we do not recommend registering. It is a fast process, and for your student to have the most optimal experience, it is best for them to attend all days of the class. We will be asking for conflicts during the first week of the class, and conflicts will influence casting decisions.
Will each student be “called” (attend) class each day?
Yes. Summer Studio is first and foremost a class, and therefore is designed to engage students each day of the session.
Is there a “pre-requisite” for Summer Studio classes?
There is not a pre-requisite, however we do not recommend registering for Summer Studio if this is your young person’s first theatre class/camp experience. If this is your student’s first theatre experience (class or performance), we recommend a one-week Summer Theatre Workshop.
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