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Afterschool Education

WINTER 2025

Winter Afterschool: Improvisation

Let’s Banish the Winter Blues!

Dates: Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13 ; 3:30pm-5:30pm

Location: Old Stone House

Ages: 9 - 12

Join us this winter for a dynamic six-session afterschool intensive drama program that will ignite your creativity and boost your confidence through the art of improvisation! Running on Thursdays from January 9 to February 13, this program is designed for students eager to explore the exciting world of improv—both long and short forms. Throughout our sessions, participants will dive into the fundamental principles of improvisation, including the essential “YES, AND” technique, active listening, and quick character creation. Students will engage in a variety of games and exercises that not only enhance their dramatic skills but also foster teamwork and collaboration. Improv teaches vital life skills such as adaptability, problem-solving, and effective communication. Participants will learn to think on their feet, embrace spontaneity, and develop the confidence to express themselves in front of an audience. By the end of the program, students will not only have fun and form new friendships but will also leave with a toolkit of skills that can be applied both on and off the stage.

Summer Education

July 2025

Check out everything Piper has to offer. Head to the bottom of the page for essential information about these programs.

Starlings Imagination Stations

10 students / Rising 2nd & 3rd Graders
4 Weekly Sessions / $500 ea. ($400 for Session 1)

One-Week Starlings: Puppetry

An exploration of puppetry and environmental action.

Saving the Sea: Session 1: June 30 - July 3 & Session 2: July 7 - 11

Join a Master Puppeteer as they guide children in crafting sea imagery and puppets to explore the crisis of plastic pollution in our oceans. This engaging workshop combines creativity and education, helping kids understand environmental issues through hands-on activities and artistic expression.

One-Week Starlings: Poetry 

Explore poetry this summer...

Shel Silverstein is My Friend! Session 3: July 14 - 18 & Session 4: July 21 - 25

Students create small plays and delve into the whimsical poetry of Shel Silverstein. This interactive workshop encourages creativity and fun, blending drama with literary exploration. Kids will bring Silverstein's imaginative verses to life, fostering a love for poetry and performance. "Anything can happen, child. Anything can be."
– Shel Silverstein

Piper Starlings Shakespeare

12 students / Rising 4th, 5th & 6th Graders
June 30 - July 11 (no class on July 4th) / $950

Introduction to Shakespeare

An immersion into verse, swordplay, world building culminating in a 30-minute play. (Play Selection to be determined.)

Piper Theatre Workshop

PIPER THEATRE WORKSHOP DETAILS:
FOUR-WEEK: Rising 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade
June 30 - July 27 (Weekend Performances) / Tuition $2125
TWO-WEEK: Rising 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
July  14 - 27 (Weekend Performances) / Tuition $1050

FOUR WEEK PTW: These workshops allow students to create a physical adaptation of a classic work of fiction with an emphasis on physicality, transformative props, and ensemble storytelling. 

Robin Hood by John P. McEneny, with an original score by James Steinman-Gordon. When a young Maid Marion escapes the clutches of a forced marriage to the tyrannical King John, she finds refuge in the wilds of Nottingham Forest. Among thieves, miscreants, and the hidden away, she encounters Robin Hood, the legendary archer and noble outlaw. Together with his band of Merry Men—Little John, Friar Tuck, and Will Scarlet—Robin battles the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. This summer, be part of a story where justice, adventure, and heroism come alive. Don’t miss your chance to join the rebellion and make history at Piper!

TWO WEEK PTW:  An introduction to comedy followed by a 40-minute performance.

Poison Cookies: Scandal at the Bake Sale They told Patty Puddlewack that if she brought cookies, people would like her….. Following Piper’s smash hits "Twelve Angry Girls" and "Basement Children," Meredith Hackett is back with another hilariously quirky mystery that will leave children laughing and guessing until the very end. Get ready for a sweet and scandalous adventure!

Musical Intensives

MUSICAL INTENSIVE DETAILS:
Rising 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade
June 30 - July 27 (Weekend Performances) / Tuition $2275

An intensive musical theatre experience where students learn to sing, dance, and act in a full musical.  Students audition for both musicals and are assigned to a company by the creative team. While preferences will be considered, students should be open to working on either project!

Something Rotten Jr.*  A hilarious musical comedy set in 1595, following two siblings who struggle to create a hit play. They aim to outshine their rival, Shakespeare, by inventing the world's first musical. Filled with witty dialogue, catchy songs, and brilliant humor, it’s a delightful theatrical romp.  

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell; Music & Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick; Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick

Beetlejuice Jr.* The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon.

Music an Lyrics by Eddie Perfect; Book by Scott Brown & Anthony King; Based on the Geffen Company Picture, with a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson

*Something Rotten Jr. and Beetlejuice Jr. are presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Essential Information for Summer 2025

There’s so much happening this summer!
Here’s everything you need to know:

The ages listed for each program are suggestions.  There are no cut-offs for age.  Artists are at different development periods.  If a younger child would like to work with older children or an older child is comfortable with younger children, that is fine. 

Please contact john@pipertheatre.org for more information to see where your child might find success.

All summer rehearsals will be held from 9am – 4pm at a Park Slope location to be determined.
Due to the performance nature of our program, students are expected to attend EVERY day.

  • COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged for all students and staff. Students will need to provide proof of MMR immunizations.

  • Financial aid is available upon request. Application Deadline is April 1, 2025 (early submission strongly recommended.) 
    Apply upon registration.  Deposit waived pending awards announced on April 15, 2025.

  • Non-refundable deposit is required upon registration:

    $250 for one-week programs / $500 for two-week, three-week & four-week programs

  • Full payment is due by May 1, 2025

  • 10% Sibling Discount

  • Titles and Dates are subject to change