Jester Troupe - Ages 9-12

The Jester Troupe summer program explores traditional children's theater in new and creative ways for older kids and pre-teens. Jester Troupe students learn how to "workshop" a show to build a final product together and to develop their own individual character and voice within the role they assume onstage.

​Every week, students work on inventive and original one-week titles to create an original musical. Focused tutorial sessions with our trained experts over the course of the day build acting skills, foster creative set and show design, and grow choreography and vocal instruction. This unique stage experience also helps budding young actors build audition skills for the future. But here at Kidstock! no auditions are required to join the Jester Troupe, just an enthusiasm and curiosity for theater! By the end of each week, every student in the Jester Troupe performs in a leading role they create for themselves.

Session Tuition & Add Ons

Full Day Sessions ​• 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for full days filled with classes in drama, music, and art with Kidstock! teachers, as well as lunch, talent shows, field games, and themed activities. 

Tuition:
  • Single Full Day Sessions: $80 per day (available only on the weeks of June 24, August 19, and August 26)
  • 1-Week Full Day Session: $395 per week (available on select weeks, see schedule below)
  • 3-Day Full Day Session: $235 per three day week (Available the week of July 1-3 only)
No Registration for Extended Day  • ​8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
No advanced notice or registration!  Drop off and pick up your child as your schedule requires and extended day fees will be automatically charged at the end of the week. 
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Drop off:  Anytime between 8:00 AM-8:45 AM

Pick up:  Anytime between 4:15 PM-6:00 PM

Fees:
  • $10 for one (morning or afternoon)
  • $15 for both on same day
  • $5 for siblings

2019 Schedule & Weekly Themes

June 24 - June 28: INTRO TO IMPROVISATION
Every day teaches introductory skills and exercises in theater improvisation
  • Single Full Day Sessions ONLY
  • Extended Day Add-On

July 1 - July 3: INTRO TO ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
Each day creates a different mini-movie
  • Single Full Day Sessions ONLY
  • Extended Day Add-On

July 8 - July 12: JURASSIC PORK
Creating an original parody musical based on the popular movies
  • 1-Week Full Day Session
  • Extended Day Add-On

July 15 - July 19: THE NEW KIDSTOCK ON THE BLOCK
Creating an original musical based on our favorite songs and bands
  • 1-Week Full Day Session
  • Extended Day Add-On

July 22 - July 26: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR
A Junior Broadway version of the popular book
  • 1-Week Full Day Session
  • Extended Day Add-On

July 29 - August 2: THE LIZARD OF OZ
Creating an original parody musical based on the Wizard of Oz
  • 1-Week Full Day Session
  • Extended Day Add-On

August 5 - August 9: BEATLE JUICE
Creating an original parody music based on our favorite music of the 60s
  • 1-Week Full Day Session
  • Extended Day Add-On

August 12 - August 16: MADAGASCAR, JR
A Junior Broadway version of the popular movie and show
  • 1-Week Full Day Session
  • ​Extended Day Add-On

August 19 - August 23: INTRO TO IMPROVISATION
Every day teaches introductory skills and exercises in theater improvisation
  • Single Full Day Sessions ONLY
  • Extended Day Add-On

August 26 - August 30: INTRO TO SCENE STUDY
​Every day explores introductory techniques in scene study and scene work
  • Single Full Day Sessions ONLY
  • Extended Day Add-On