Magic Beanstalk Players
Inspiring our community’s youth to be the best version of themselves
About dramworks' Youth Theatre Program
Magic Beanstalk Players offers a unique opportunity for students from kindergarten through sixth grade to participate in theatrical activities. Our program encourages collaboration, creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and helps students build self-confidence and self-esteem. We consider singing, dancing, and acting a bonus!
Fall Semester 2024
Registration open now for Fall 2024 Semester: Broadway Bootcamp!
Students will explore the world of Broadway musicals in this fun high-energy class! Students will improve their skills in singing, dancing, and acting while learning at least one musical number from a major musical. This is great preparation for our spring musical. No experience necessary, financial aid is available if needed.
K-2nd grade students
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 starting September 10
3rd-6th grade students
Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 starting September 12
Parent Performance
November 23rd
Tuition
$150 per student
All Youth Welcome!
Thanks to donations, fundraisers and grant income, we’re able to offer financial aid to ensure all students who wish to participate in drama can do so.
FAQs
Classes are 1 or 1.5 hours per week. In the two weeks prior to a performance students may rehearse 2-3 times per week.
Please call and let the instructor know. Students are expected to be present for rehearsals. It is difficult to rehearse group scenes and choreography when there are absences.
The Magic Beanstalk Player program follows the guidance for K-12 schools put forth by the California Department of Public Health.
The fall semester is $150. The spring semester is $200.
Yes, financial aid in the form of scholarships is available to qualifying families.
The Elliott Johnson Smart Scholarship was created by Elliott’s family in 2018 and contributed to by many loving friends, family and community members. In the spirit of Elliott’s memory and his love of theatre, the Scholarship is awarded to one student each year who has demonstrated exemplary performance, enthusiasm and dedication to the The Magic Beanstalk Player youth drama program.
There are two semesters, fall and spring. The fall semester is typically 14 weeks of classes which culminates in a small performance for parents/families/friends. Throughout the spring semester students rehearse for 3-4 months and put on a full-scale musical production. There are typically 2 or 3 performances open to the public.