The Process

Every rehearsal includes theater games, vocal and physical warm-ups and skill building. Actors are then grouped by age and role, rotating through vocal, dance, and acting sessions to learn show material and develop technique. Grouping by age ensures that performers are both appropriately challenged and fully engaged.

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Grades K-2

Focus is on contributing to the ensemble, laying a foundation of theater and building confidence in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Lots of games and creative play are incorporated. Students are automatically placed in the K-2 ensemble. 2nd graders are given lines and solos as they demonstrate readiness desire. 

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Grades 3 and up

We focus on developing each actor as an individual. Actors participate in a three-part audition process and are cast in roles that best suit their current level of ability, not necessarily the role for which they auditioned. Vocal and acting skills are the primary factors in casting decisions, with additional consideration given to experience, behavior, age, and physical characteristics such as height. When two actors are equally suited for the same role, preference is given to the older actor or the actor who has more experience at K & Co, to ensure fairness.

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals are once a week on the day you sign up for. Each cast will perform twice in a theater during show week. ​Focus is primarily on fun, inclusion and development of character, on stage and off.  Each child is encouraged and inspired to reach their full potential and build skills they can carry with them well beyond the curtain call. 

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Parent Volunteer Requirement

There isn’t one! K & Co is proud to offer a program that does not rely on parent volunteers. While families are always welcome to support and get involved if they choose, participation is completely optional—never required.