WINTER THEATRE WORKSHOPS

Age 4 – Grade 5



REGISTRATION OPENS OCT 15, 2024 at Noon!

Register ONLINE or by PHONE

952-979-1111

Tuesday-Saturday, 12n– 5pm
and one hour prior to all performances

WINTER THEATRE WORKSHOPS
(Age 4 – Grade 5)


Spend winter break singing, dancing, playing, and imagining at Stages! Winter 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 winter break!
 

DECEMBER 26 – 27, 2024


Sing & Dance: Rudolph (Grade K-2 & Grades 3-5)

Kick off your winter break working with professional STC Teaching Artists as you sing and dance to the music of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! We’ll learn and rehearse beloved (and catchy!) holiday tunes from the show, including “We are Santa’s Elves,” “There’s Always Tomorrow,” and “We’re a Couple of Misfits. As a special opportunity, students will go on a guided backstage tour of STC’s production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical!
Tuition: $155.00 (includes $5 handling fee)
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts

 


 
 

DECEMBER 30 – 31, 2024


Pigeon Palooza! (Ages 4-6)

Before Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! premieres on the Stages Theatre Company mainstage, we’re jumping beak first into the wiley, wonderful, and oh-so-silly sagas of our favorite Mo Willems’ character, Pigeon. Join us for a laugh-out-loud good time, as we use our Actor Tools (body, voice and imagination) to bring these delightful and iconic stories to life.
Tuition: $75.00 (includes $5 handling fee)
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts

 


Silly Storytellers (Grades K-2)

This winter break, we’re drawing inspiration from our favorite silly authors, such as Dav Pilkey, Adam Rubin & Mo Willems, to create brand new, laugh-out-loud stories of our own. In just two days, we’ll devise and rehearse a brand-new story filled with zany antics and comedic characters, all the while learning how to activate our Actor Tools (body, voice, and imagination).
Tuition: $155.00 (includes $5 handling fee)
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts

 

 


 
 

JANUARY 2-3, 2025


Pigeon Palooza! (Ages 4-6)

Before Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! premieres on the Stages Theatre Company mainstage, we’re jumping beak first into the wiley, wonderful, and oh-so-silly sagas of our favorite Mo Willems’ character, Pigeon. Join us for a laugh-out-loud good time, as we use our Actor Tools (body, voice and imagination) to bring these delightful and iconic stories to life.
Tuition: $75.00 (includes $5 handling fee)
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts

 


Myth Makers (Grades 3-5)

The enchanting and exciting world of mythology comes to life this winter break, as we travel to Camp Half-Blood and Mount Olympus to explore the adventurous escapades of Percy Jackson universe. We’ll embark on thrilling quests, as we solve puzzles, battle and befriend mythical creatures all while using our Actor Tools (body, voice, imagination) to add new tales to this epic series.
Tuition: $155.00 (includes $5 handling fee)
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts

 

 


 



REGISTRATION OPENS OCT 15, 2024 at Noon!

Register ONLINE or by PHONE

952-979-1111

Tuesday-Saturday, 12n– 5pm
and one hour prior to all performances

WINTER THEATRE WORKSHOP
REGISTRATION INFORMATION and POLICIES & PROCEDURES 


 

WINTER THEATRE WORKSHOP 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 2024. 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 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/PICK UP AT THE
HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS:

 
CURBSIDE DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS
 
  1. Ten minutes prior to the start of class, Stages Theatre Company Administrators will be ready to begin drop off. Administrators will be outside with clipboards in hand.
  2. On Mainstreet, there will be a yellow Stages sign close to 12thAvenue. Pull into the open space closest to the Stages sign and wait for an Administrator with a clipboard to approach your vehicle.
  3. Please stay in your vehicle with your student. Our staff will approach the vehicle’s passenger-side window. On the first day, we will check Emergency Contacts’ phone numbers. If you assist your child in getting out of the vehicle, you are welcome to do so.
  4. The Administrator will escort the student inside to meet their teacher and fellow classmates.
 
WALK-IN DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS
 
*Please note, Administrators will prioritize Curbside Drop Off for student safety.
 
  1. Please utilize legal street parking or Hopkins City lot parking.
  2. Enter the Hopkins Center for the Arts via the main entrance at the East end of the building, Mainstreet and 11thAvenue. We will be congregating at the West end of the building.
  3. Please wait with your student until approached by an Administrator with a clipboard. If multiple families choose to walk in, please form a line. On the first day, we will check Emergency Contacts’ phone numbers.
  4. The Administrator will escort the student to meet their teacher and fellow classmates.
  5. If you would like to meet your student’s Teaching Artist and wait with them until they begin class, please let the Administrator know. Otherwise, you are welcome to leave after the Administrator checks your student in.
 
Regardless of how you choose to drop off on the first day, you are welcome to participate in Curbside Drop Off in the future.
 
Pick Up will operate similarly to drop off. Pull into the next open spot on Mainstreet, an Administrator will approach your vehicle and ask who you are picking up. Administrators will bring your student to your vehicle. If you park and enter the lobby, please wait until a Stages Theatre Company staff member dismisses your student to leave with them.
 
 
 

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. 
For late drop-offs or early pickups, absences, and any other questions or concerns that may arise during the class, please let us know at Drop Off, or contact ejones@stagestheatre.org.
 

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. 
 

STUDENT HEALTH 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. 
 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. 
 
 
 

TUITION ASSISTANCE
FOR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Through our Open Door Program, we offer need-based tuition assistance for our fee-based programs, such as our Winter and Summer Theatre workshops, Creative Play Academy and Acting Conservatory.
For more information about free or reduced cost tickets, bus subsidies and Tuition Assistance contact us at (952) 979-1111 or email opendoorprogram@stagestheatre.org
Please fill out the Tuition Assistance Application via the button below.