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.
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.
