Trickster Tales

Trickster Tales

Summer Stage | This program is completed

Grades 1-2

8/16/2021-8/20/2021

9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri

$200.00

$5.00

Please NOTE: CTM offers payment plans and financial assistance on a sliding scale! We are dedicated to making our programs available to all families. For more information, Click HERE.

COVID POLICIES: Please see the links below for all of CTM’s Covid-19 Procedures, Policies, and FAQ.

Class Description: Join us in telling and creating stories of mischievous characters like Anansi the Spider among others!

Program Type: Our one-week programs focus on process over product. The theater skills gained will not only prepare them for a final showcase, but also prepare them for life! Students will:
- Build acting, performance, & theater skills
- Participate in a collaborative theater-making process based on the theme of the class
- Gain confidence, empathy, & a sense of community
- Practice communication, flexibility, focus, & perseverance
- Take risks in a supportive environment & learn from mistakes

Location Information: The entire program will take place at Madison Youth Arts, 1055 East Mifflin Street. See Covid Procedures link below for Pick Up/Drop off procedures.

# of Students in Class: 10-12 students. There is 1 professional teaching artist and 1 Teaching Assistant Intern.

Experience Expectations: We welcome students of all experience and ability levels to register.

Typical Daily Schedule:
8:45 – 9:00 Check In
9:00 – 9:30 Challenges, Warm ups/Ensemble Games
9:30-10:30 Workshop 1
10:30-11:30 Workshop 2
11:30-11:45 Snack & Games
11:45-12:00 Cool down, clean up, Acknowledgements
12:00 Dismissal

Final Class Sharing: We will hold a final sharing on the last day of the program. More info to come two weeks prior to class.

  • Please read over this important information before registering:
  • Click HERE for our Covid-19 Safety Procedures.
  • Click HERE for our policies for CTM classes.
  • Click HERE for answers to frequently asked questions
  • A snack (no nuts)
  • A water bottle with your name on it.
  • Please wear shoes that will stay on your feet (no flip flops/crocs) and clothes you can move in (no dresses/skirts).
  • Please wear or bring layers (the temperature in the rooms can vary).
  • *Due to Covid, students will be asked to bring some basic art supplies. A list will be provided and we will have supplies on hand for families unable to provide their own.