Stages Youth Theatre Program Fall 2025 Shows
The Theatre Project Stages program is our comprehensive training program for Theatre and Musical Theatre students ages 6-18.
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Theatre Project STAGES Mission
The Theatre Project STAGES program provides quality theatre/dance education and performance opportunities at a low cost to its participants with scholarship and work study opportunities available. We strive to cultivate creativity in a supportive and nurturing environment and allow all students the opportunity to explore the performing arts regardless of their individual financial circumstances. We endeavor to create an avenue for students to develop their theatrical talents in an attempt to instill in them an appreciation and love for the arts and arts education.
FORMAT
The STAGES program offers students an array of theatre, musical theatre, and dance performance opportunities and allows them an opportunity to:
- Learn acting and dance technique from professionals and experienced performers/directors.
- Perform onstage in theatrical and dance productions throughout the year.
- Experience the process of auditioning for a show.
- Learn dance and singing techniques that support musical productions.
- Learn and work on the technical aspects of theatre productions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There is perhaps no more powerful tool to reach children than though performing arts!
Help us open up a world of imagination to the youth of the Grand Valley.
STUDENT THEATRE OUTREACH PROGRAM
The first phase of the Outreach program gives students of all financial backgrounds the opportunity to enjoy theatre. This program consist of a small group of adult performers who travel to schools in the Grand Valley to perform a short 30-40 minute comedy for the entire school at no charge. No charge to the students, no charge to the schools, and no charge to the district. Just a fun, live performance brought straight to them.
This program is expected to grow to include middle schools, high schools, and Saturday theatre camps provided in areas where extracurricular activities may be financially out of reach for most families.
Stages Youth Theatre Program FAQs
Production fees include students’ scripts, classes/rehearsals, and costume rental. Tickets for performance are not included.
These fees help to cover the cost of:
- Rights and royalties for the show, which average around $2,000
- Performance space rental, which averages around $1,000 – $3,000/day
- Materials for costumes, props, and set pieces
Stages Level 2
All students who sign up will receive a part in the show. Auditions are held for students ages 8-18 on the first day to allow staff to make a decision on the best placement of each student. Students are not required to prepare anything for auditions. Students ages 5-7 do not need to attend this first rehearsal.
Stages Level 3
This production is by audition only; not all students who audition will be cast. Students are encouraged to prepare a song and/or monologue for their audition. Specific audition requirements may vary depending on the show.
No. Parents are not allowed in rehearsals but are more than welcome to watch from the windows. This is to reduce distractions and due to limited space.
May vary by show. See audition info for updated information.
Stages Level 2
This level rehearses once a week for ages 8-18, and possibly twice for leads. Sometimes, this level will be combined with level one or three depending on the show, so ages and rehearsal days will vary based on that.
All rehearsals take place at the Creative Avenues Complex (835 N 26th St, Grand Junction).
Stages Level 3
This level rehearses twice a week. Rehearsal schedule will be discussed at auditions and/or when the cast list is announced. Rehearsals take place at the Creative Avenues Complex.