top of page
www.whidbeyplayhouse (Facebook Cover) (1).png

The Would Be Players have classes in the Spring and in the Fall.

ENROLL FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE CLASS!  MORE INFORMATION BELOW! 

 

Did you know that theater training helps you child build self-confidence, appreciate the importance of communication, develop empathy and use their imagination and more!

 

This program incorporates the basics of theater acting, vocal training, body language, stage presence, blocking, etc. There will be some lecturing but most of the sessions would involve acting games giving the actors the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.  Scripts will be distributed throughout the training.  There will be a final script to be used in a performance for the final week of classes.   

LEARN MORE AND SEE TESTIMONIALS >

 

Why theater for children? 

  • Theater, unlike anything else, can really help a child to mature.  

  • Theater is a “team-sport”.  Everyone has to do his or her part in order to make a production work.  

  • It can create enormous pressure.  Getting up on stage and performing is notoriously nerve-wracking.  It can help pull a shy child out of his/her shell.  

  • It teaches discipline.   You have to learn your lines or look foolish on stage.  

  • Each play has a message that a child can learn from.  

  • Theater takes a child away from the television, computer or mall and forces them to socialize with his/her peers.  

  • You can develop wonderful relationships between kids of all ages.  As I’ve seen time and time again, the older actors love helping the younger actors.  

 

Our program: 

  • is open to all young people of Elementary and Middle School age.. 

  • will last for 8 weeks 

  • will have rehearsals 2 days a week during that time span 

  • will provide training in all aspects of theater

  • will end with a live performance open to the families of the actors

  • is restricted to 20 children for each class.

THE 2024 SPRING SESSION STARTS THE WEEK OF MARCH 4. CLASSES ARE EIGHT WEEKS; SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES APRIL 24 AND 25.

 

Admission to the SHOWCASE-non-perishable food items for the Help House. Monetary donations go directly to our Education Department.

 

ENTERTAINER CLASS- (middle school-grades 5-8)

Monday and Wednesday from 5-7pm. First class Monday, March 4.

STAR CLASS- (elementary school-grades K-4)

Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm. First class Tuesday, March 5.

 

Class fee-$125 (scholarships available) *If you have one or more siblings the extra child(ren) will be admitted for $60.00.

 

Both classes are taught by Shelby Montoya and an assistant. Classes are held in our Star Studio.

 

Registration forms are available in the office Tuesday-Friday 1-6pm. Tuition is due by the first week of class. There is a limit of twenty students per class.

 

Would Be Players began in 2012, and many “graduates” are seen performing on our stage. A big “thank you” to all volunteers that support this program.

 

Contact the office at 360-679-2237 or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com if you have questions.

bottom of page