StageOne Family Theatre Inspires Creativity Through Dynamic Education and Performance
StageOne Family Theatre offers educational programming designed to foster creativity and build skills in young people. From the exciting summer Dramaworks camps to enriching after-school programs and the world-class Walden Conservatory at Walden Theatre, StageOne provides a variety of opportunities for children. With a hands-on, encouraging approach to theatre arts, StageOne serves as a dynamic space for students to learn and grow.
At StageOne, acting begins with action. The organization believes in teaching drama through doing. Their philosophy emphasizes interactive, participatory exploration that is inclusive of all students. With a focus on collaboration and performance, the camps and classes provide the perfect environment for students to play, create, and expand their talents.
Summer DramaWorks Camps: A Playground for Imagination
StageOne Family Theatre’s Summer DramaWorks Camps offer themed, age-specific programming for children ranging from 3 to 18 years old. Each theme is designed to ignite the imaginations of young participants, drawing on their natural curiosity and love of their favorite characters to spark collaborative and creative skills.
Whether your child is a seasoned performer or a newcomer to the stage, StageOne’s camps are tailored to meet students where they are. The 2- and 3-week performance camps are particularly special, as they introduce participants to the acting, music, and other skills needed for a production, culminating in a live performance where students can showcase their newfound talents. These camps provide children with an immersive and supportive environment to learn and grow in the arts.
Each camp is led by local professional artists and educators, ensuring that students are guided by experienced, skilled individuals. In addition, student interns, teens ages 14 and up who are current or former campers, assist in the camps. This unique internship program offers young performers the chance to give back to the community by helping younger students while learning valuable leadership skills.
The Walden Conservatory: World-Class Theatre Education
For those seeking more advanced opportunities, StageOne’s Walden Conservatory provides extracurricular classes in a variety of disciplines, including acting, directing, playwriting, stagecraft, dance, voice, and even stage combat. This comprehensive training helps students, ages 6 to adult, develop essential skills such as creative problem-solving, communication, commitment, and professionalism – all of which are fundamental to success in both academic and career pursuits.
The Walden Conservatory not only equips students with artistic skills, but it also instills a deep sense of responsibility and teamwork, fostering qualities that will serve them well in any future career. Many alumni from the Conservatory have gone on to attend prestigious university theatre programs and have built careers in Broadway, regional theatre, and in film and television. The program's rigorous and inspiring curriculum opens doors to many future opportunities.
A Legacy of Commitment to Youth and the Arts
Founded in 1946 as the Louisville Children’s Theatre, StageOne Family Theatre has been an integral part of the Louisville community for many years. The theatre’s commitment to youth and their future is at the heart of its mission: to foster empathy and spark the imagination of young people and their families through the transformative power of live theatre.
In 2021-22, StageOne celebrated 75 years of inspiring and impacting the Louisville Metro Region. As the theatre continues to grow and evolve, its dedication to sharing diverse stories and experiences remains steadfast. StageOne has been an invaluable resource, not only for budding actors but for families seeking to enrich their children's lives through the arts.
For parents, students, and teachers interested in enrolling their children in one of StageOne’s programs, more information and registration details can be found at www.stageone.org/camps-classes.
