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First Stage Theater Academy is the nation’s largest high-impact theater training program for young people! Our region’s finest professional theater artists share their expertise, skills, and passion for their art with over 2,000 young people this summer. Students in grades K4-2 will utilize the Actor Toolbox of Voice, Body, and Imagination to bring popular books and movies to life, like Bluey, Winnie the Pooh, Dog Man, Marvel Superheros, and so much more! Students in grades 3-12 wil […]

In First Stage Theater Academy classes, they live by their cheer: “I can’t is not in my vocabulary. I take risks. I conquer my fears. I am not afraid to lead.” These words guide everything they do, reminding students that bravery, curiosity, and leadership are encouraged through the arts. The First Stage motto, “Life Skills Through Stage Skills,” isn’t just a philosophy — it’s at the heart of every class.   As one of the nation’s largest high-impact theater training programs fo […]