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 5th. 6th through 12th grade meet most Mondays AND Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pm, starting January 5th.  There will be no meetings during Spring Break, March 9-13, and there will be additional meetings in the final two weeks leading up to the performances.

 

2026 Made for the Stage Performance

Made for the Stage presents: Dead Inside: A Zombie Guide to Using Your Brains, featuring three original plays – Your Own Drum, Not That Kind Of Scared, and Zombie/Normie.

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

Tickets for Brain Dead

2026 Costuming Information!

Costumes MUST be brought to the class on Monday March 16th. If you encounter challenges in acquiring these costumes, please reach out to DAC as soon as possible so that we can assist you in finding what you need.

ELEMENTARY ACTORS
Shirt, Pants/Shorts, Shoes and Socks
All actors should have ONE item that is camouflage (does not matter what color or pattern of camouflage). That item can be their shirt, their pants, a jacket or a large accessory (like a hat or bandana). 
Shirts/pants (if not camouflage): should be brown, khaki, cream, army green or grey. (see palette for reference — colors should be close-ish to these.) 
Shoes: Lace-up or army boots if they have them/can find them in brown or black. If not, tennis shoes are fine. 
Socks: Crew height, white, grey or beige. 
SECONDARY (MS/HS) ACTORS
See the button below for secondary costuming information.  Some costumes have more strict color palette than others.  Ultimately though, it’s important that actors are comfortable in a costume that aligns with their inspo pics. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Katie at kmpankow@gmail.com
Secondary Costume Info
Remember, costume pieces should be brought in on March 16th!

Elementary Schedule

Monday January 5th 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday January 12th 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday January 19th – Non school day 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday January 26th 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 2nd 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 9th – Non school day 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 16th – Non school day 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Monday February 23rd 3:30pm to 5:00pm  
Monday March 2nd 3:30pm to 5:00pm
NO MEETINGS SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK
Additional Rehearsals March 16, 18, 19 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tech Week & Dress Rehearsal March 23, 24, 25, 26 TBD

Secondary Schedule

Monday & Wednesday January 5th & 7th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday January 12th & 14th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday January 19th (Non school day) & 21st 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday January 26th & 28th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 2nd & 4th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 9th & 11th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 16th (Non school day ) & 18th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday February 23rd & 25th 5pm to 7pm
Monday & Wednesday March 2nd & 4th 5pm to 7pm
 NO MEETINGS SPRING BREAK  SPRING BREAK 
Additional Rehearsals March 16, 18, 19 5pm to 7pm
 Tech Week & Dress Rehearsal March 23, 24, 25, 26  TBD 

Performances

Friday March 27th, 7:00pm Performers arrive by 5:00pm
Saturday March 28th, 7:00pm Performers arrive by 6:00pm
Sunday March 29th, 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.