9th-12th Grade Acting

Our 9th-12th Grade Programming is for serious-minded theatre students who are committed to attending classes each week and spending time outside of the classroom working on material. No experience is necessary. Our year-long program provides continuous growth through three core components: skill-building, professional preparation, and hands-on rehearsal experience. The full year culminates in an exciting spring production, giving students the opportunity to showcase their talent in a live performance.

Students will train in acting, voice, movement, and ensemble work while building toward a fully staged production.

She Kills Monsters engages with complex, real-world themes as part of its storytelling and character development. These elements are included intentionally as part of the educational and theatrical experience, allowing students to explore layered characters and meaningful storytelling in a supported environment.

The production includes exploration of: grief and loss; mental health and emotional resilience; identity and self-discovery; relationships and interpersonal conflict; and LGBTQ+ identity and representation. These themes are approached through structured direction, guided rehearsal practices, and age-appropriate educational framing. Families are encouraged to review these themes when selecting participation in this production.

Class Time

Students attend class one day per week.

Wednesdays | 7:00-9:00 pm 

*On the first day of class (9/9), we ask that both you and your student come in together for a brief introduction meeting. During this time, we will go over what the program will look like, what to expect throughout the session, important procedures, communication expectations, and answer any questions you may have before we begin!*

Tuition

$400 due September 1st (Enrollment + Training + Production Reservation)

$400 due January 1st (Production Fee: rehearsal + technical production + performance experience)

Foundational Phase (September-January)

*All rehearsal, audition, and performance dates are released early (June 1, 2026) to allow families time to plan.*

Participation requires full commitment during the production period.

Classes Begin Wednesday, September 9th @ 7:00 pm

• September 9, 16, 23, 30
• October 7, 14, 21, 28
• November 4, 11
• December (NO CLASSES)
• January 6, 13

Auditions (*by appointment only*): Wednesday, January 20th | 7:00-9:00 pm

Callbacks (if needed): Monday, January 25th (Time TBA)

Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday, February 1st | 7:00-8:00 pm

At least one adult must attend with the student no exceptions!

Rehearsal Phase (February-March)

Students transition into a structured rehearsal process with staging, character work, and ensemble development.

Rehearsals (3x per week): Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00-9:00 pm - Saturdays | 1:00-3:00 pm

Rehearsals Begin: February 1st

February 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 | March 1, 3, 6

Tech Week (*Mandatory*):

Monday, March 8th | 7:00-9:00 pm

Tuesday, March 9th | 7:00-9:00 pm

Wednesday, March 10th | 7:00-9:00 pm

Thursday, March 11th | 7:00-9:00 pm

Saturday, March 13th | 4:30-6:30 pm

Performances (*Mandatory*): 

Saturday, March 13th @ 7:30 pm AND Sunday, March 14th @ 2:00 pm

What to Expect:

This class introduces young performers to storytelling through movement, music, and imaginative play.

This is a developmentally appropriate introduction to performing arts designed to build comfort, confidence, and joy on stage.

Students will work as an ensemble to bring Frog and Toad Kids™ to life through storytelling, character play, and simple staging designed specifically for young performers.

Production Experience:

Students will participate in a fully staged theatrical production where every performer is featured as part of the ensemble cast. Through rehearsal, collaboration, and performance, students experience the excitement of bringing a story to life on stage with costumes, lighting, and professional production support.

Spring Production Commitment (Required Participation)

• Because this is a performance-based program, participation in the February–March production period requires full commitment from all cast members.
• Students and families must carefully review the following requirements:
• Students may miss a maximum of TWO rehearsals total during the production period
• Students may NOT miss ANY Tech Week rehearsals under any circumstances, except documented illness or family emergency
• Illness and family emergencies will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Students must be fully available for all scheduled performances
• Performance conflicts cannot be accommodated once casting is finalized
• If a student is unable to attend Tech Week for any reason other than documented illness or family emergency, they may be removed from the production.
• A mandatory parent information meeting will be held prior to rehearsals.

CONTENT & EDUCATIONAL THEMATIC OVERVIEW

She Kills Monsters engages with complex, real-world themes as part of its storytelling and character development. These elements are included intentionally as part of the educational and theatrical experience, allowing students to explore layered characters and meaningful storytelling in a supported environment.

The production includes exploration of:

Grief and loss, mental health and emotional resilience, identity and self-discovery, relationships and interpersonal conflict, and LGBTQ+ identity and representation

These themes are approached through structured direction, guided rehearsal practices, and age-appropriate educational framing. Students are supported in understanding character motivation, emotional truth, and the responsibility of storytelling through ensemble work.

This production is designed to deepen empathy, strengthen performance skills, and encourage thoughtful engagement with complex narrative material.

Families are encouraged to review these themes when selecting participation in this production.