Empowering Young Artists
Register for Spring!
Suggested Grades: 3rd-6th
Cost: $450
Description: This isn’t a fairy tale—it’s a fairly ridiculous tale! The King and Queen demand that all attend a royal ball to find a bride for their spoiled son, Princeling Reginald. To ensure the contenders are worthy, the Queen devises an absurd test—though Reginald only cares about getting a bowling alley. Meanwhile, an egotistical dragon snacks on royals, three weird witches meddle, and a prince wants to be turned back into a frog. In this muddled mash-up of Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and The Princess and the Pea, the chaos somehow leads to happy endings… for most!
March 18th- May 18th | Tues. 4:30-6:30 and Wed. 4:30-6:30
Tech Rehearsals: May 12th-14th, 4:30-6:30pm
Rehearsal Location: Barry Family Campus Theater
Performances: Barry Family Campus Theater| May 15th, 16th and 17th at 7pm and May 18th at 2pm
Suggested Grades: 7th-12th
Cost: $450
Description: Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.
March 16th- May 3rd | Sun. 1-4pm and Thurs. 4:30-6:30pm
*No rehearsal April 20th
Tech Rehearsals: April 27th 1pm-5pm, April 28th-30th 4:30-7pm
Rehearsal Location: Barry Family Campus Theater
Performances: Barry Family Campus Theater| May 1st, 2nd at 7pm and May 3rd at 2pm AND 7pm
Register now for our Winter K-2 Class!
“Monster Make-Believe”
Suggested Grades: K-2
Cost: $175
Dates: Sundays | Feb 9th- March 16th
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Communal Studio- located at The Shops at West End in St. Louis Park
Who (or What?) Is Graceful Monsters?
We’re theatre educators with decades of experience. We’re a collective of young artists from pre-K through high school. We are a safe space for young people to create, learn and be. Located in Minneapolis, MN.
“It’s fun. The kids are nice. I get to wear cool costumes. I get to play mean characters. It’s a good life skill!”
“I gained so much more than just being involved in shows. I was able to grow as an actor, a person and a leader. It has been my home away from home, and Anthony and Haley are family. ”
“Thank you for showing my child what he is capable of. He has grown so much, and not just on stage. ”
“Anthony and Haley create a creative space for ALL kids. Boys, girls and nonbinary youth are allowed to thrive in an inclusive, safe and supportive environment. ”
“I love this community of kids, and the way they always welcome new ones into the fold. This is so much more than just a theater company. ”
“We feel very blessed to have found Haley and Anthony’s theater company, their heartfelt commitment to the kids and their top-notch standards for theater excellence. We highly recommend their programming to anyone.”