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Virtual Afterschool Programming

Bring mainstages to Your Afterschool Program..from anywhere!

mainstages has been running highly engaging virtual programs for schools and camps since April. Whether you’re looking for recurring fun and games sessions or a full virtual production experience, we have the perfect program for you!

Workshops

These recurring sessions are ideal for groups with variable attendance and participants of all levels of theatrical experience.

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mainstages: LIVE!

(Recommended for 2nd Grade to Adults)

Join mainstages for fast-paced virtual theatrical fun! Featuring a different theme and fresh activities at each recurring session, these highly engaging sessions include tons of interactive games and challenges. Our tech-savvy, professional facilitators combine ZOOM's many features, including polling and video-sharing with audience participation to create an unforgettable virtual experience!

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mainstages: PLAY!

(Recommended for Pre-K through 1st Grade)

Stories come to life! Perfect for small children with lots of energy, these interactive sessions feature a new storybook adventure at each recurring session, and include puppets, movement, and creative play guaranteed to stretch children’s imaginations and get their bodies moving!

Showcases

These programs feature recurring sessions that build on one another and are ideal for participants with some theatrical experience and a desire to commit to attending every session.

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Comedy LIVE!

(Ideal for participants 2nd Grade and up)

What tickles your funny bone? Work together with fellow participants to create an original sketch comedy show inspired by the things that make us laugh! Each session features improv games and fun as well as student-driven devising and recording. The program culminates in the production of a series of comedy sketches for participants to keep and enjoy!

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Bright Futures 2050

(Ideal for participants 3rd Grade and up)

Spotlight on the positive! Work together with fellow participants to create an original news video through a process that is team-driven and student-focused! Each session features improv games and fun as well as hands-on student-driven devising and recording time. The program culminates in the production of the finished segment for participants to keep!

Production Programs

These programs feature recurring sessions focused on rehearsing a production to perform as a culminating event and are ideal for participants with some theatrical experience and the desire to commit to preparation between rehearsals.

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The Double Act

(Ideal for participants 3rd Grade and up)

The Double Act is a hybrid production program designed to start virtually, transition to small safe in-person rehearsals, and end with a live onstage performance if possible! Developed to be flexible according to social distancing guidelines as they evolve, the program also seeks to give participants the optimal combination of spotlight stage time, individual instructor attention, and community FUN!

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