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!
Summer Camp 2026
Registration open now for Summer Camp 2026:
No experience necessary, financial aid is available if needed. Summer camp is a fun and low pressure way for your students to be a part of the magic! Register TODAY, as space is limited!
Summer Camp is open to all 1st though 8th graders in Plumas County.
Tuition
Sprouts (1st-3rd): $200 per student
Stalks (3rd-8th) $300 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.