Newsletter

January 2026

January is here, and with it comes a fresh start and exciting momentum at Stages Theatre Company! We’re thrilled to share what’s ahead as we kick off the new year – along with the stories, opportunities, and magic happening both onstage and behind the scenes.

Education & Community updates

🎭 Save the Date: Summer Theatre Workshop on Sale Soon!

Stages Theatre Company workshop

Save the Date: Summer Theatre Workshop on Sale Soon!

On Sale: January 23rd at 10 am
Summer Theatre Workshops: Age 3 through Grade 12

Spend your summer singing, dancing, playing, and imagining at Stages! Professional teaching artists lead our Summer Theatre Workshops and give students the chance to get creative, make new friends, explore the arts, and have a whole lot of fun over summer break.

All workshops go on sale January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. It is highly recommended to log in to your stagestheatre.org account and join the virtual waiting room prior to 10:00 AM. At 10:00 AM, everyone in the virtual waiting room will be randomly assigned a spot in the queue via a lottery. Please note: It does not matter if you enter the virtual waiting room at 9 am or 9:58 am, all spots are randomly assigned at 10:00 AM using a virtual waiting room platform, Queue-It.

If you log in after 10:00 AM, you will be put at the bottom of the queue.

More details about the workshops will be available on January 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM, one week before the workshops go on sale. 

Tuition assistance is available through the Open Door Program to help make Summer Theatre Workshops accessible for everyone!

PRO-TIP: We still have room in our weekend and preschool weekday sessions for Winter Session. Sign up today!

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🌙 Auditions For The Girl Who Drank The Moon!

January 12 & 13, 2026 | Hopkins Center for the arts

Stages Theatre Company is excited to bring this magical story to the stage and is seeking youth actors ages 10–18 and adult actors. Artists of the global majority are highly encouraged to audition.

We’re casting youth roles and two adult roles (one Adult Female, one Adult Male). Adult actors may submit video auditions – email auditions@stagestheatre.org.

Accessibility accommodations are available! Reach out to us with any needs.

Ready to step into a world of magic and moonlight? Sign up to audition!

Sign up to audition!
THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON

Monthly Feature

🎉 2025 was a year to remember!

We are filled with gratitude for the community that surrounds and sustains Stages Theatre. Thanks to your support, thousands of young people discovered their voice, creativity, and confidence through theatre this year.

From expanding teen mentorships and accessible programs to bringing performances to schools across Minnesota, your generosity makes it possible for all young people to explore, create, and shine.

2025 Impact Highlights

  • 290 performances
  • 114,134 participants in performances and education programs
  • 4,089 youth in classes & initiatives
  • 9,535 free tickets through Open Door Program
  • 67% of our $2.5M Next Generation Campaign raised

Voices from Our Community:
“Our whole family—from toddlers to grandparents—loved the shows. It’s incredible to see young talent shine!”

“Classes helped my child grow in creativity and confidence. STC has created a lifelong theatre lover!”

As we look to 2026 and the Next Generation Campaign, we hope you’ll consider a gift to keep our stages open to every child and teen.

Thank you for being part of the Stages Theatre family.

Give today to support young artists!

Make a tax deductible donation today

Photos by Amy Rondeau Photography.