Theater for Ages 5–8

Is your little one ready to sing, dance, and act? Our popular classes for kids between the ages of 5 and 8 offer play-based, developmentally appropriate training in the performing arts.  The multi-week sessions are open enrollment, so your child may begin at any point. If you register your child in the middle of an ongoing session, call our office to arrange a prorated fee.

Spring Courses Available

Storybook Theater

Enter the magical world of theater with this play-based class featuring story, song, movement, role-playing, puppetry, and costume play. Emphasis is placed on joyful participation, respectful listening, and creative movement. 5 and 6 years olds will love this engaging introduction to the world of theater.

Parents are invited to stay in the classroom, join or support your child as needed, or remain on campus in a waiting area.

Ages: 5–6
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
January 18th – March 8th
Menaul School, Donaldson Hall
Instructor: Lisa Fenstermacher
Cost: $160

Discounts Available: See the registration page for details.

Young Players

Enter the magical world of theater with this play-based class featuring story, song, movement, role-playing, improv, and theater games. Emphasis is placed on joyful participation, respectful listening, and creative movement. Fundamentals of theater are taught in a developmentally appropriate way, paving the way for participation in NMYA’s Drama/Advanced Drama offerings.

Parents are invited to stay in the classroom, join or support your child as needed, or remain on campus in a waiting area.

Ages: 7–8
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
January 18th – March 8th
Menaul School, Donaldson Hall
Instructor: Lisa Fenstermacher
Cost: $160

Discounts Available: See the registration page for details.

Young Players

Enter the magical world of theater with this play-based class featuring story, song, movement, role-playing, improv, and theater games. Emphasis is placed on joyful participation, respectful listening, and creative movement. Fundamentals of theater are taught in a developmentally appropriate way, paving the way for participation in NMYA’s Drama/Advanced Drama offerings.

Parents are invited to stay in the classroom, join or support your child as needed, or remain on campus in a waiting area.

Ages: 7–8
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
January 18th – March 8th
Menaul School, Donaldson Hall
Instructor: Lisa Fenstermacher
Cost: $160

Discounts Available: See the registration page for details.

Summer Courses Available

Summer Stars Camp

Become a Summer Star! These week-long camps for kids ages 5-8 are the perfect introduction to the magical world of theater. Featuring an array of activities including puppets, music, dance, improvisation, story-telling, arts and crafts, and physical exercise, each week will focus on a new theme. Emphasis is placed on joyful participation, respectful listening, and creative movement.

Ages: 5–8
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
June 2nd – June 26th
Menaul School
Instructor: Lisa Fenstermacher
Cost: $125/week

Discounts offered for multiple week registrations.