Past Events

PIPER STARLINGS SHAKESPEARE Under the Direction of Madeline Wall Introduction to Shakespeare: Prospero’s Dream Land on a magical island where a mad magician holds court over beasts and spirits. A great first introduction to Shakespeare. July 5-14; Ages 8-10; $800 Shakespeare Workshop: Winter’s Tale  Shakespeare’s strangest tale of a cruel king, mad shepherds, a bear attack, and a statue coming magically to life. Students will devise an original 30 – 40 minute production incorporating The Bard’s language, characters, and themes. This program is designed…

MUSICAL INTENSIVES An intensive musical theater experience where students learn to sing, dance, and act in a full musical.  Students should have at least acted in one musical before and be seeking a rigorous environment. Students will audition for both shows. Preferences will be taken into consideration, but students in the intensives must remain open and may be cast in either production. Disney’s Newsies Jr. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein This Disney musical…

PIPER THEATRE WORKSHOP A three week intensive exploration of farce and comedy. Clue (High School Edition) Adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. Written by Sandy Rustin. Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on…

A gentle introduction to theater. Each program is process-based with an informal share for friends and family at the conclusion of each session.  Costumes will come from our large costume collection.  Sets and props will be made by the children. STARLINGS IMAGINATION STATIONS Under the direction of Laura Dillman Weeklong immersions in creative play, improvisation and physical storytelling where exploration and imagination soars. Imagination Station 1: Imaginary Friends Where do imaginary friends come from? And what happens after their child…

PIPER MUSICAL WORKSHOP An introductory exploration of musical theater.  Structured for students with an interest in musical theater and who are ready to learn how to sing and dance.  Musicals are 35 – 45 minutes with at least 6 brand new songs. Gorbal Woods (World Premiere) Book by John P. McEneny / Music and Lyrics by Rob Parker. In a small steel town in 1950, the children of Gorbal believe there’s a monster in the woods that only they can defeat.…