Broadway Kids

Broadway Kids is a fun, hour-long, year-long theatre class for 1st–2nd grade students.

The year culminates in a fully staged spring performance for family and friends. This production includes Benny and the Jett: The Musical, an original ensemble-based musical in which all students are featured.

Step into a gentle, imaginative world where friendship takes center stage. Benny and the Jett: The Musical follows Benny, a dog who believes he’s a boy, and his best friend Jett, who is perfectly content being a dog. Together, they move through a big day filled with music, movement, and moments of courage as they discover what it means to shine in their own way.

Through playful scenes, ensemble songs, and expressive movement, this original musical celebrates confidence, empathy, and supporting one another—even when friends are different.

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.

Class Time

5:30-6:30 pm (Students will choose a consistent weekly day: Tuesday or Thursday)

*On the first day of class (9/8 or 9/10), 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!*

Class Dates (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.

Tuesday Track | 5:30-6:30 pm 

Classes Begin Tuesday, September 8th @ 5:30 pm

• September 8, 15, 22, 29
• October 6, 13, 20, 27
• November 3, 10
• December (NO CLASSES)
• January 5, 12

Auditions: January 19th (During Class Time)

OR Thursday Track | 5:30-6:30 pm 

Classes Begin Thursday, September 10th @ 5:30 pm

• September 10, 17, 24
• October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• November 5, 12
• December (NO CLASSES)
• January 7, 14

Auditions: January 21st (During Class Time)

Key January Dates (Both Tracks)

Auditions (During Class Time): January 19th (Tues.) / January 21st (Thurs.) *based on your Class Track* | 5:30-6:30 pm

Mandatory Parent Meeting: Thursday, January 28th | 5:15-6:00 pm 

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

Rehearsal Phase (February-March)

Students transition into rehearsal and full production preparation.

Rehearsals (2x per week): Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30-6:30 pm

Rehearsals Begin February 2nd

February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 | March 2, 4

Tech Week (*Mandatory*):

Monday, March 8th | 5:00-6:30 pm

Tuesday, March 9th | 5:30-6:30 pm

Wednesday, March 10th | 5:00-6:30 pm

Thursday, March 11th | 5:00-6:30 pm

Friday, March 12th | NO TECH (please rest!)

Final Dress + Performance (*Mandatory*): Saturday, March 13th

Final Dress Rehearsal @  9:00 am | Performance @ 11:30 am

​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.

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.