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 Monday’s starting on January 6th. 6th through 12th grade meet most Wednesdays starting January 8th.
2025 Made for the Stage Performance
Made for the Stage presents the fantasy production, Quest – One Play to Rule them All!
It’s the fantasy quest of a lifetime…and everyone‘s got an excuse to get out of it. When all the mighty Heroes of Legend are trapped under an evil spell, lesser-known heroes from warriors to wizards are gathered to go save the day. One problem: everyone has a tale to tell about why they can’t go on a quest just now.
Made for the Stage is a free after school program with 45 youth ages 8 to 17.
2025 Costuming Information!
Kids Needs! These spreadsheets detail the base costume pieces each actor is responsible for. If actors have (or can borrow) boots that are not rain/breakup boots or snow boots, they should bring them and expect to wear them in the show unless footwear is otherwise specified. Costumes MUST be brought to the theatre on the Monday of Tech Week: March 24. If you encounter challenges in acquiring these base costumes, please reach out to DAC as soon as possible so that we can assist you in finding what you need.
Need Made! The following spreadsheet details the items that need to be created for the show. If you are interested in helping to make costumes, please reach out to Katie Pankow at kmpankow@gmail.com, or (239)699-8390 or call DAC at (907)733-7929. Items need to be at the theatre by 3:30pm on Monday March 24th. If they are done earlier, even better! Please reach out if you have questions about any of these items.
Check Your Closets! We are looking for a number of items (costumes, props and set dressing) to see if we can source them locally before we go and purchase them. Items should be at the theatre by 3:30pm on Monday, March 24 and can be grabbed after the final performance on March 30th. If they can get there earlier, that’s even better. These items should not be valuable or have sentimental value, as they will be used in a children’s play by children.
Performances
| Friday | March 28th, 7:00pm | Performers arrive by 5:00pm |
| Saturday | March 29th, 7:00pm | Performers arrive by 6:00pm |
| Sunday | March 30th, 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 (please contact Michelle 907-733-7929 to arrange this).
– 6th-12th grade students will have access to the Hangar building beginning at school bus drop off time on 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 (please contact Michelle 907-733-7929 to arrange this).
– Once transportation is arranged through Michelle at DAC, the van driver, Donna, can be reached directly at 831-402-2554 for specific day and time coordination.
