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Classes & Workshops

Elementary Classes

The magic of storytelling for our elementary aged theatre lovers!

Our classes invite young performers to discover the magic of storytelling through play, movement, and creativity in a warm, inclusive space built on kindness and curiosity. Through theatre games, ensemble projects, and imaginative story-making, students develop confidence, teamwork, empathy, and self-expression—celebrating big ideas, silly moments, and the joy of trying something new. It’s not about getting it “right,” but about having fun, collaborating, and learning that at SHFTA, every student belongs and every story matters.

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Workshops

PETITE PERFORMERS
AGES 5 – 7 | GRADES K – 2 | COST: $150
SATURDAYS | 9 – 10 a.m. | JAN. 9 – FEB. 27, 2027

Sing! Dance! Act! Petite Performers gives young performers a chance to experience all three through beloved musical theatre pieces. Students will build confidence, explore characters, learn music and movement, and discover the excitement of putting it all together for a final showcase. 

 

SUPER STORYTELLERS
AGES 5 – 7 | GRADES K – 2 | COST: $150
SATURDAYS | 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | JAN. 9 – FEB. 27, 2027

Once upon a time…the story was yours! Through acting, imagination, creative play, and storytelling adventures, students will discover characters, build confidence, strengthen their voices, and learn how stories come alive onstage. The adventure ends with a special final showcase for family and friends! 

 

BEHIND THE SCENES
AGES 8 – 10 | GRADES 3 – 5 | COST: $150
SATURDAYS | 9 – 10 a.m. | JAN. 9 – FEB. 27, 2027

The magic of theatre doesn’t only happen onstage! Go behind the scenes at OCP and discover how costumes, scenery, makeup, and design help bring a production to life. Students will explore OCP’s working theatre spaces before becoming designers themselves and creating a theatrical world of their own. Family and friends are invited to see their creations during the final class.

 

FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSICAL THEATRE
AGES 8 – 10 | GRADES 3 – 5 | COST: $150
SATURDAYS | 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | JAN. 9 – FEB. 27, 2027

Get ready to sing, dance, act, and have some FUN! Students of all experience levels will jump into the world of musical theatre through acting, singing, choreography, and scene work. Along the way, they’ll explore how the voice works, build performance skills, and bring everything together for a final showcase. 

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Refunds

If you would like to cancel your registration, please reach out to the Education Coordinator. A full refund will be issued, minus a $5 cancellation fee for cancellations made one week prior to the program’s first day. No refunds after this point, only credit toward tuition of a future class, camp or workshop within a year of the cancellation, minus a $5 cancellation fee. No exceptions for injury or illness.

Cancellation of Class

If your class or workshop is canceled, you will have the choice of a full refund (no processing fee charge) or a credit toward a future class or workshop. Behavior: In order to ensure students derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from the classroom experience, students who become disruptive or disrespectful will be removed from class with no refund of tuition.

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Omaha Community Playhouse often takes photographs and video during events for use in brochures and the web. By registering you agree that OCP may use any image of you or your child that might appear in photographs or video taken at OCP.

FAQ

What time should I arrive?

Students may arrive up to ten minutes early for their class.

What if a student needs to miss a class?

That's okay! We know "life" happens. Please note, refunds cannot be made for missed classes.

May parents sit in and watch the class?

In order to help students let go of their inhibitions and develop a strong stage presence, we ask parents not to stay and watch their child in class, as it is often disruptive to the students.

What time should I pick up my child?

Classes are one-hour and your student's class end time will be listed in your confirmation email. A late penalty of $25 per each extra 10 minutes after the class end time will be imposed.

Will there be a performance at the end of classes?

Each individual class description will have information about performances, if applicable. Some classes perform at the Final Showcase, others have an informal final class performance, and others do not have a performance at all. If a performance is planned, it is intended to be very informal and almost always done without lights, sets, props or costumes.