Want to help support First Act during the pandemic?
Our ability to offer programs during the pandemic has been severely restricted, resulting in financial hardships that threaten our ability to stay open. Thank you for considering any size donation to help us continue to cover our rent and utilities while we weather this storm!
Tickets
We are pleased to offer tickets to this show free of charge at Point of Grace! The family of each actor will be invited to reserve up to five tickets online for either the 3:30pm or 5:30pm performance, beginning 1-2 weeks before camp. Remaining reserved seats will become available for online reservation once camp has started, up to two additional seats per actor.
Donations will be gladly accepted at the door; all donations will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
Donations will be gladly accepted at the door; all donations will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
Inside Out & Outside In
Entering Grades 1-4
August 2-6
Tickets
We are pleased to offer tickets to this show free of charge at Point of Grace! The family of each actor will be invited to reserve up to five tickets online for either the 3:30pm or 5:30pm performance, beginning 1-2 weeks before camp. Remaining reserved seats will become available for online reservation once camp has started, up to two additional seats per actor.
Donations will be gladly accepted at the door; all donations will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
Donations will be gladly accepted at the door; all donations will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
COVID-19's sticking around for at least a while yet, and so are we! We know how important it is for kids to have a variety of safe peer interactions, both structured and unstructured, especially this fall. We've put extensive thought into how we can best support the emotional well-being of kids during this difficult time, and we've come up with our largest selection ever of options to offer to our students.
With an eye toward providing a creative outlet and helping kids process the complex emotions that come from dealing with a pandemic in developmentally-appropriate ways, we hope that this season's classes are just the ticket to foster resilience and joy in your child via the platform of Theatre!
All classes this fall will be held virtually in our online ZOOM room to ensure safety for both families and staff, and to ensure consistency of schedule. We hope you'll join us!
With an eye toward providing a creative outlet and helping kids process the complex emotions that come from dealing with a pandemic in developmentally-appropriate ways, we hope that this season's classes are just the ticket to foster resilience and joy in your child via the platform of Theatre!
All classes this fall will be held virtually in our online ZOOM room to ensure safety for both families and staff, and to ensure consistency of schedule. We hope you'll join us!
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy:
During this challenging time, in order that we may provide the necessary planning, supplies, and staffing for upcoming classes and camps, we find it necessary to modify our typical cancellation policy.
First Act Children's Theatre will no longer be offering cash refunds until further notice.
Instead, full tuition credits will be issued if camp/class is cancelled by First Act OR if a patron needs to cancel their registration. Credits will be usable for up to one year following their issue toward any First Act class or camp.
During this challenging time, in order that we may provide the necessary planning, supplies, and staffing for upcoming classes and camps, we find it necessary to modify our typical cancellation policy.
First Act Children's Theatre will no longer be offering cash refunds until further notice.
Instead, full tuition credits will be issued if camp/class is cancelled by First Act OR if a patron needs to cancel their registration. Credits will be usable for up to one year following their issue toward any First Act class or camp.
COVID-19 Safety Protocol for First Act Summer Camps
Mask Use:
Social Distancing:
Sanitary Procedures:
Health Checks:
- Mask use will be required continually by both staff and students unless otherwise directed by camp staff
- We will take “mask-breaks” and work outside whenever possible, allowing for greater social distance.
- Masks for staff and students need to be laundered daily to maintain efficacy. First Act will provide extra masks if needed.
- Students will be provided with clear face shields for the performance.
- For the safety of our students, audience members will be required to wear masks during the performance.
Social Distancing:
- Students will work in groups of 8 or less with no more than 2 instructors at a time, and social distancing of 6 feet will be observed, including the way the play is staged and performed.
- Audience members will be asked to observe social distancing during the performance.
Sanitary Procedures:
- Door handles, bathrooms and public surfaces at our rehearsal and performance space will be wiped down with disinfectant throughout the day.
- Hand sanitizing, hand washing, and the use of disinfectant wipes will be enforced throughout the entire camp week.
Health Checks:
- Students and staff will undergo a temperature check with a digital non-contact thermometer each morning before camp begins.
- Anyone having symptoms of COVID19 must remain home or will be sent home.
First Act has adjusted and made additions to our summer programing to accommodate COVID-19
guidelines as recommended by Dane County, the City of Madison, and the CDC.
guidelines as recommended by Dane County, the City of Madison, and the CDC.
- Our production camps are being held to a maximum of 24 students.
- We have introduced new virtual and in-person “mini” camps with reduced student numbers.
- All in person camps will adhere to the following safety protocol:
Cancellations up to two weeks prior to class start date will be refunded in full, less a $40 registration fee. By two weeks before camp, we have already contracted with the appropriate number of staff required , and have invested in costume and project supplies for the number of students registered. Therefore, cancellations made less than two weeks before the camp start date will be non-refundable.
This program has reached capacity, including a full waiting list. Our fall programs should be posted by the end of June - we hope you can join us then!
Family and friends are encouraged to come and enjoy all the hard work our actors have done to put on a great show! Reservations will be required to ensure that up to 5 guests of each actor are able to view the performance. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as possible, but seating capacity at our performance venue is limited. More details will be provided closer to the performance date. Donations will be gladly accepted, with 100% of proceeds going toward our scholarship fund!
Ticket purchase is not required for this performance. Family and friends are encouraged to come and enjoy all the hard work our actors have done to put on a great show! Donations will be gladly accepted, with 100% of proceeds receiving a matching donation from First Act toward our scholarship fund!
Each actor will receive two complimentary tickets to a performance. Additional tickets may be purchased for $8 beginning two weeks prior to the performance; limited seating available. Donations will also be gladly accepted at the door; all donations will receive a matching donation from First Act and will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
Families will be able to reserve 2 tickets per actor for either the 4:30pm or 7pm performance, beginning 1-2 weeks before camp. Remaining tickets will become available for $7/each online once camp has started until 7pm the night before the performance. Remaining tickets will be released for sale 30 minutes prior to showtime on a first-come first-served basis. Donations will be gladly accepted at the door; all donations and a portion of ticket sales will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
Each actor will receive two complimentary tickets to a performance. Additional tickets may be purchased for $8 beginning two weeks prior to the performance; limited seating available. Donations will also be gladly accepted at the door; all donations will receive a matching donation from First Act and will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
Each actor will receive two complimentary tickets to this show. The family of each actor will be invited to reserve up to two tickets online for the performance, beginning 1-2 weeks before auditions. Remaining tickets will become available for online purchase for $7 per ticket after auditions and casting have been completed until 10pm the night before the performance. Any remaining tickets after that will be released for sale 30 minutes prior to showtime on a first-come first-served basis. Donations will be gladly accepted at the door; all donations and a portion of ticket sales will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
This program has reached capacity. Please consider getting on our waiting list in case someone drops out!
*This camp has reached capacity. Please get on our waiting list!
Creative Club
Need before/after camp care? This year we are introducing a pilot program we're calling "Creative Club". For an additional $100 for the week, we will extend a limited number of campers' days by one hour before and one hour after regular camp hours to help better accommodate working families. If you are interested, please contact us at firstactchildrenstheatre@gmail.com!
Drama Quest Camps
First Act's Drama Quest Camps (grades 1-6) immerse students in an atmosphere of creativity and imagination as they learn theatre skills such as acting technique, costume design, set and props construction and playwriting to create an original performance based on an engaging theme. Students create characters, a story, scenic and prop elements and finally present their own original costumed showcase at the end of the week. Our Drama Quest Camps are ideal for both inexperienced and experienced young performers alike and are sure to provide an exciting week of challenge and fun!
"Centre Stage" is First Act's Performance Academy for youth in/entering grades 6 - 12. This Acting Academy offers advanced Acting Technique & Technical Theatre Workshops as well as performance/production opportunities.
For students in Middle School and High School:
Our "Stage Right" programs meet for 2 hours after school once a week, offering 10 weeks of fun and learning, finishing with a fully costumed production!
For students in grades 1-8:
Check out what's waiting in the wings for
WINTER/SPRING 2017!
First Act Children's Theatre
Each actor will receive two reserved seats to the 4pm show. Additional seats may be reserved using the link provided to families only, pending availability; limited seating available. Donations gladly accepted at the door; all donations will receive a matching donation from First Act and will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
This program has reached capacity. Please consider getting on our waiting list in case someone drops out, or take a look at one of our other exciting programs!
Ages 3-6
Preschool
Program
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Now offering multiple locations on Madison's West Side!
Centre Stage
Grades 6-12
Stage Right
Grades 1-8
Check out what's waiting in the wings for WINTER/SPRING 2016!
Click on an age group below to get started!
"Yes, and..."
Improvisation Class
The performance will be at the Anderson Auditorium on the first floor of the Predolin Humanities Center of Edgewood College. Click here to view a map of the campus and locate building number 1 (Predolin Humanities Center) off Woodrow St.
This program has reached capacity. Please consider getting on our waiting list in case someone drops out!
The Stream at Edgewood College
*Directions to The Stream: Take Monroe Street to Woodrow St. (on the south edge of the Edgewood College campus). The Stream is the last building on the left. There is a parking lot in front of The Stream that can be used for dropping off actors, but may not be used for longer-term parking. For performances, limited street parking is available on Woodrow St. and Monroe St., or in guest lots accessed through the main campus entrance.
Online ticket sales are now closed. Each actor will receive two complimentary tickets to this show. Additional tickets may be purchased for $7 for adults and $5 for children/seniors at rehearsal drop-off or pick-up, or at the door starting 30 minutes prior to showtime pending availability; limited seating available. All ticket purchases will receive a matching donation from First Act and will go directly toward our scholarship fund. Thank you for your support!
Check out what's waiting in the wings for WINTER/SPRING 2015!
Click on an age group below to get started!
This camp is now full. Please sign up on our waiting list and we will contact you if an opening becomes available.
WHAT'S NEW????
NEW! Come join us for dessert at the Centre Stage production of Darkest Dream: The Real Story of Sleeping Beauty. Dessert and beverages served at your table Cabaret-style!
NEW! To better challenge the abilities of our students we’ll now divide our afterschool program into age groups for rehearsals. “Stage Left” troupe will include grades 1-4 and “Stage Right” troupe will include grades 5-8. Stories will be rehearsed separately, then combined for the performance of Aladdin and His Amazing Lamp! Students in each group will have opportunities to play more leading characters from these newly revised, hilarious fairy tales. Join us for an outstanding First Act experience! Click here to register.
NEW! To better challenge the abilities of our students we’ll now divide our afterschool program into age groups for rehearsals. “Stage Left” troupe will include grades 1-4 and “Stage Right” troupe will include grades 5-8. Stories will be rehearsed separately, then combined for the performance of Aladdin and His Amazing Lamp! Students in each group will have opportunities to play more leading characters from these newly revised, hilarious fairy tales. Join us for an outstanding First Act experience! Click here to register.
