REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

 

CLASS LOCATION 

Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 

 

REGISTRATION 

To Register, click the link of the class you want on our website or contact the box office at (952) 979-1111. 

Box Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Noon to 5:00pm 

 

PAYMENT PLANS 

Winter Theatre 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. 

Tuition Assistance Application

  

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 Education Director, Megan Collins, mcollins@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 2023. 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 email 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 THREE WEEKS prior to the first day of camp, for any reason and receive a full refund – minus the $5 handling fee. Call the Box Office at 952-979-1111. 

 

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. 

 

WINTER THEATRE WORKSHOP POLICIES & PROCEDURES 

DROP OFF  

We will begin checking students in NO EARLIER than 10 MINUTES prior to class start. 

1. Upon arrival at Hopkins Center for the Arts look for the YELLOW “WELCOME” SIGN. This sign designates the loading zone & the start of the drop off & pick-up line. Stages staff and interns will be outside guiding you to the right location. 

1. Pull up to the Yellow “Welcome” Sign, or the next available spot in the line.  

1. PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE. Staff will meet students at the vehicle. 

1. A brief check-in will be completed at your vehicle. Emergency contact numbers will be checked on the first day of class. 

1. Staff will walk students into the building to begin class! 

**Emergency Contact numbers will be confirmed on Day 1** 

***Early Pick-Ups can be confirmed with staff/interns during Drop Off*** 

Concerned about Drop Off policies? Please contact Elinor Jones, Education Registrar, at ejones@stagestheatre.org to discuss an alternative drop off plan. 

PICK UP  

Pick up will begin promptly at the end of class. 

1. Students can be picked up in the same designated loading zone utilized for drop off that is marked by the YELLOW “WELCOME” SIGN. Stages staff and interns will be outside guiding you to the right location. 

1. Pull up to the Yellow “Welcome” Sign, or the next available spot in the line. 

1. PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE. Our staff will direct traffic and walk students to vehicles. 

Concerned about Pick Up policies? Please contact Elinor Jones, Education Registrar, at ejones@stagestheatre.org to discuss an alternative pick up plan. 

 

WHAT TO BRING TO WINTER THEATRE WORKSHOP 

Half-Day Workshops 

• FOOD & WATER: 1 water bottle, 1 snack. Stages Theatre Company is STRICTLY nut free (no peanuts or tree nuts), and food sharing is not permitted. Vending machines are not available. 

• If your student has specific food allergy concerns and you’d like to speak to a camp administrator, please contact ejones@stagestheatre.org. 

• CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Students should wear comfortable clothing suitable and appropriate for movement. Students should wear shoes with closed toes and backs. 
• PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Only students in Grades 7 – 12 will be able to access personal electronic devices during class breaks; we recommend all other students leave personal electronic devices at home. Students are not able to share screens of personal devices at any time. Should your student require a personal electronic device for medical purposes, please contact ejones@stagestheatre.org. 

Full-Day Workshops 

• FOOD & WATER: 1 water bottle, 2 snacks (AM and PM), 1 lunch. Stages Theatre Company is STRICTLY nut free (no peanuts or tree nuts), and food sharing is not permitted. Vending machines are not available. 

• If your student has specific food allergy concerns and you’d like to speak to a camp administrator, please contact ejones@stagestheatre.org. 

• CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Students should wear comfortable clothing suitable and appropriate for movement. Students should wear shoes with backs. Students should pack extra facemasks. 
• PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Only students in Grades 7 – 12 will be able to access personal electronic devices during snack and lunch breaks; we recommend all other students leave personal electronic devices at home. Students are not able to share screens of personal devices at any time. Should your student require a personal electronic device for medical purposes, please contact ejones@stagestheatre.org.  

 

CONTACTING WINTER THEATRE WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION 

Change in Pick-Up Schedule: Inform us of early pick-ups, alternate pick up/drop off drivers, carpools, midday appointments, etc. at DROP OFF. 

During Class Time: Please call the Box Office at 952-979-1111, or email Elinor Jones, Education Registrar, ejones@stagestheatre.org. If there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will get back to you shortly.  

Winter Theatre Workshop administrators will contact all families of absent students. 

LAST DAY SHARING  

Finalized last day sharing information will be shared during your student's workshop week, and reminders will be sent home with your student. 

COVID-19 POLICIES 

The safety & well-being of our students, staff and teaching artists is our top priority, and we reserve the right to change our protocols if community levels of COVID-19 rise in our area. 

Face Masks: Masks are optional for all Education Programs & Classes at this time.  Stages Theatre Company Education Programs will follow the updated guidelines regarding face masks put forth by the MDH. Stages Theatre Company will not be checking students’ vaccination status at this time. 

Positive COVID-19 Cases: If your student tests positive for COVID-19 while enrolled in a Summer Theatre Workshop, please notify Stages Education Director, Megan Collins, mcollins@stagestheatre.org, as soon as possible.  If your student tests positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, they will be required to stay home for at least 5 days. 

Close Contact Protocols: Your family will be notified by a Stages staff member if your student is in “close contact” with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Students may be required to wear a well-fitting mask following close contact exposure. 

Student Health: Students who are sick are kindly asked to stay home to help mitigate the spread of illness and germs. If your student is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, they will NOT be permitted in class, without proof of a negative test, regardless of vaccination status. 

Contact Megan Collins, Education Director, at mcollins@stagestheatre.org or (952) 979-1117 if you have any questions or concerns.