KidsWorks

Theatre Created by Kids

Broadening play space in the theater arts Kidworks is a program where young people experiment with performance and production during a supervised time of creative play. Kids act, sing, and dance, as well as write, direct, and choreograph their own shows. During two weeks of summer camp, they pull together a festival of weekend performances for parents and friends.

The Festival is held in partnership with Amy's Studio of Performing Arts and Resolute Theatre Project. Registration is through Amy's Studio portal. Participation Fee is $50.

Our Story

Experienced youth performers direct their own shows!
Kidworks Director Amy Cave is artistic director of Resolute Theatre Project and owner and director of Amy’s Studio of Performing Arts. She accepts proposals from past Kidworks performers to adapt a script, direct, and choreograph their own show. Industry experts mentor and chaperone directors, careful to allow the space they need to collaborate and create.

Youth actors welcomed at all levels of experience! To perform in a Kidworks play, no prior experience is necessary. During the audition process, directors and industry mentors find the best fit for actors to grow within our program.

Adult mentors encourage directors to give the least experienced actors the same esteem and encouragement we’ve offered them as young directors. We urge them to cast youth of all ages and levels of experience in exciting roles.

Youth and teen directors make immense preparations for their Kidworks productions—choosing shows, promoting auditions, and casting players. Directors prepare scripts, music, and choreography to provide their casts with “Show Kits” for independent study and review prior to the eight-day mandatory rehearsal week.

When everyone comes together, shows are staged and rehearsed to prepare for a festival of shows the weekend following. Interests in technical theatre encouraged! For young people interested in technical theatre, we provide opportunities to design lights, sound, sets, and costumes, working collaboratively with directors and professional mentors.

“Children learn as they play. More importantly, in play children learn how to learn.”

O. Fred Donaldson

Festival Dates
July 21 - August 1