Made for the Stage is an exciting after-school theater program for 3rd–12th graders that brings creativity, confidence, and collaboration to life! Through improv, acting, and performance, participants build essential skills while having fun and making lasting friendships. The program culminates in a showcase where students shine on stage and share their talents with the community.

3rd grade through 5th grade meet most Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm, starting on January 11th. 6th through 12th grade meet most Mondays AND Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pm, starting January 6th.  There will be no meetings during Spring Break, March 8-12, and there will be additional meetings in the final two weeks leading up to the performances.

 

Registration opens December 1st, 2026

2027 Made for the Stage Performance

Made for the Stage presents: Steampunk Shakespeare – More information coming soon!

Made for the Stage is a free after school program with 40 youth ages 8 to 17.

Schedule and Times are subject to change.

   Elementary Schedule

Monday January 11th 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday January 18th – Non school day 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday January 25th 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 1st 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 8th – Non school day 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 15th – Non school day 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 22nd 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday March 1st 3:30pm to 5:00pm
NO MEETINGS SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
Monday March 15th 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Additional Rehearsals March 22, 24, 25 3:30pm TO 5:00pm
Tech Week & Dress Rehearsals March 29,30,31, April 1 TBD

Secondary Schedule

Monday & Wednesday January 7th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday January 11th &13th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday January 18th (Non school day) & 20th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday January 25th & 27th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 1st & 3rd 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 8th – (Non School day) & 10th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 15th (Non school day) &17th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 22nd & 24th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday March 1st & 3rd 5pm to 7pm
NO MEETINGS SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
 Additional Rehearsals March 22, 24, 25 5pm to 7pm
Tech Week & Dress Rehearsals  March 29,30,31, April 1  TBD 

Performances

Friday April 2nd, 7:00pm Performers arrive by 5:00pm
Saturday April 3rd, 7:00pm Performers arrive by 6:00pm
Sunday April 4th, 2:00pm Performers arrive by 1:00pm

Transportation and Facility Information:

From Talkeetna Elementary – Enter into School Dismissal Manager: Bus 208 “Main St and D Street @ Nagley’s, walk to Hangar”

From SuValley Jr/Sr High School – Bus Pass for Bus 201 to Downtown. Students in after-school sports can take 4:30pm Sunshine Transit from SuValley to the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.

– 3rd-5th grade participants will remain on site on Mondays until pickup 5:00pm. A snack will be provided to 3rd-5th grade participants upon their arrival to the Hangar. 3rd-5th grade students needing transportation home will depart the Hangar at 5:00pm in a DAC-sponsored van, to an agreed upon drop-off location. Students who indicate the need for shuttle on their registration form will be notified of the shuttle schedule.

– 6th-12th grade students will have access to the Hangar building beginning at school bus drop off time on Mondays and Wednesdays. These students must have the autonomy to act responsibly as they will not be under direct supervision until their session begins at 5:00pm. Dinner will be provided to 6th-12th grade students at 4:45pm. 6th through 12th grade students needing transportation home will depart the Hangar at 7:00pm in a DAC-sponsored van, to an agreed upon drop-off location. Students who indicate the need for shuttle on their registration form will be notified of the shuttle schedule.

– Once transportation is arranged through DAC, the van driver, Donna, can be reached directly at 831-402-2554 for specific day and time coordination.