Come play with us!
- Each event will take place at Story Theater Company:
1609 Golden Aspen Dr. #105 in Ames. - Payment (through PayPal) must be completed at the time of registration in order to reserve you space.
- In the event of insufficient registration for a workshop, Story Theater Company reserves the right to cancel the workshop, with a full refund provided to registrants.
Please read our Cancellation Policy here. - We want theater opportunities to be accessible to all. Partial-scholarship assistance is available for those who may need help covering the participation fee. Contact education@storytheatercompany.org for details and to request a scholarship form.
A variety of theater workshops and events for ages 5-18. Grab your spot today!
Playful Performers
Put on a play! Based on Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner we will create our characters and act out a story. We will also explore costumes, props, and set in preparation for our family showcase at the end.
Students should bring a nut-free snack.
There will be a brief showcase for families at 5:00pm.
- Ages 5-8
- Saturday, December 14
2:00 pm-5:00 pm - Max: 12 participants
- Registration Fee: $30
- Register through Dec 6
This event has reached capacity.
You may add your name to the waitlist.
Intro To Musical Theater
In this workshop, students will learn the beginnings of musical theater acting, dancing, and singing. Students will work together to rehearse and perform exciting ensemble pieces. No previous experience necessary!
There will be a showcase for family and friends on Dec 31 at 2:30pm.
- Grades 2-5
- Dec 30 & 31
9:00am-3:00pm
Dec 31: showcase at 2:30pm - Registration Fee: $100
- Max: 15 participants
- Register through December 22
Musical Theater: Exciting Ensemble
In this workshop, students will build their skills in musical theater-style acting, dancing, and singing. Students will work together to rehearse and perform exciting ensemble pieces, while learning about musicals as a whole. No previous experience necessary!
There will be a showcase for family and friends on Jan 4 at 3:30pm.
- Grades 6-12
- Jan 2, 3, & 4
10:00am-4:00pm - Registration Fee: $150
- Max: 15 participants
- Register through December 24
Playful Pages
Inspired by the “If You Give a…” series by Laura Numeroff
Join us for a magical journey into the world of storytelling and creativity! In this workshop, students will explore the beloved “If You Give a…” books through reading, crafting, and imaginative play. Each session will feature a storytime, then students will create their own themed crafts and engage in fun activities inspired by the characters and adventures. Perfect for sparking creativity and nurturing a love for theater, this workshop invites young performers to bring their imaginations to life!
- Ages 5-7
- Feb 15, 22; Mar 1, 8
9:00-10:30am - Registration Fee: $53
- Register through February 7
Choreography Collaboration
5-6-7-8! Join us as we dive into the world of Broadway-style choreography! Participants will learn fun dance moves from iconic musicals, building their skills and confidence. After mastering the basics, they’ll collaborate with their peers and instructors to create their very own choreography, sparking creativity and teamwork! No experience necessary- just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!
- Ages 9-12
- Feb 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31
4:30-6:00pm - Registration Fee: $72
- Register through February 9
Fairy Tale Network
Spring Break Performance Lab: Fairy Tale Network
Let’s put on a one-act play and learn a lot along the way! Come develop your acting skills in a low-stress performance environment. You’ll also get to experience some set, prop, and costume design.
There will be a showcase performance for family and friends on Friday at 3:30pm.
Play Description: The Fairy Tale Network is a television network that needs to improve its viewership ratings with exciting new programming. The three mice working as creative consultants for the studio each must come up with a story idea to pitch to their new chief, the Cat. And they need to pitch their ideas fast before they become a fancy feast! They retell the well-known tales of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but now with new, unexpected twists.
- Ages 8-12
- March 17-21
Mon-Fri: 9am – 4pm - Registration Fee: $280
- Register through March 9
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Jan 20)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, January 20
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Jan 12
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Feb 10)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, February 10
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Feb 2
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Feb 17)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, February 17
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Feb 9
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Apr 7)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, April 7
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Mar 30
Out of School, Into the Spotlight (Apr 21)
When school’s out, the spotlight’s on! Join us for a fun-filled day of theater-themed activities where students will have the chance to create! Throughout the day, students will participate in exciting drama games and activites where they have the opportunity to show off their creativity and skills! Each session offers it’s own unique theme & activities. Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply excited to explore the world of theater, this workshop is the perfect way to spend your day off with friends and fun! Choose a morning session or an afternoon session, or select both to stay the whole day.
- Grades K-5
- Monday, April 21
9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm or both - Registration Fee:
morning–$30; afternoon–$45 - Register through Apr 13
Questions? Contact STC’s Education Director: education@storytheatercompany.org
Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy:
- Full refunds are offered in the event that a workshop itself is canceled.
- STC reserves the right to cancel a program due to low attendance.
- In the event that a registrant chooses to cancel their registration: requests for refunds made at least one week prior to the start of the workshop will be granted, minus a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations made with less than one weeks’ notice will not be granted a refund.
- Weather Related Cancellations: In the event that a session is canceled due to weather conditions, parents and students will be notified 2 hours in a advance of the start time of the event. In most cases, STC will cancel their event(s) when the Ames School District has canceled their evening programs or school day. We will do our best to make up rehearsals and/or programming sessions but cannot guarantee.
TRAPPED! at STC–Fall Edition
Do you wish you never had to leave STC? Well now you won’t be able to… until midnight.
But don’t worry! We’ll keep you busy with an escape room, games, karaoke, choreography, and more! Let’s get together for an evening of fun!
Group activities will be mandatory with some individual choice activities available later in the evening.
This will include snacks.
- Grades 7-12
- October 12
7pm – midnight - Registration Fee: $45
- Max: 30 participants
- Register through October 8
Registration has closed.
Performance Lab: Laffin’ School
Come develop your acting skills in a low-stress performance environment! We’ll put on a one-act play and learn a lot along the way!
About our script, Laffin’ School by Keith Jackson:
A young substitute teacher, Miss Quackenbush, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam, they won’t advance to the next grade. The daffy answers they give to the questions are uproariously funny. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be ’promoted’ and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them.
Performance on Saturday, November 23 at 2:00 PM.
- Grades 2-5
- Mon & Wed: 4:30-6:30pm
Nov 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 AND
Saturday, Nov 23: 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Performance at 2:00 pm - Registration Fee: $150
- Max: 16 participants
- Register through October 27
Registration has closed.
Crash Course: Directing
Learn the basics and gain the tools to become a director! In this one day crash-course, students will learn how to develop a concept, how to split up and study their script, and how to work with actors in rehearsal.
*If students would like to be considered to direct in the Teen Play Festival, they need to attend this workshop.
- Ages 13-18
- November 9
10:00am-4:00pm - Registration Fee: $50
- Max: 12 participants
- Register through November 1
Registration has closed.