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A Magical Journey Thru Stages
Upcoming
ONSTAGE DECEMBER 5 - 7
Following two intertwining love stories – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
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ONSTAGE FEBRUARY 6-8
Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver. As the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in both extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah discovers how to find her place in the real world while keeping her dreams alive.โโ
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CASTING DECEMBER 8
Following the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Edwina and friends share wisdom on trying new foods or making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.
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CASTING JANUARY 30
Five mysterious color-coded guests. A mansion. A murder. Can the killer get away with it? And how will the sleuths bring them to justice? This show hilariously skewers the tropes of the murder mystery: an airtight alibi, a long-winded monologue by a detective with an accent, an impossibly complicated Rube Goldberg murder device?
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DINNER with FRIENDSGIVING
You are cordially invited to join us for a fun Stages tradition: the fall fundraiser! Dinner with Friendsgiving is a group of dinner parties hosted by Stages families that combine three of our favorite things: our love of food, fondness for fellowship, and support for Stages and our youth theater programs! โ
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Engage with Stages!
Our Grant Supporters
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, A Magical Journey Thru Stages is grateful for the grant support
provided by these organizations below and all of our supporters to help us fulfill our mission.
National Endowment for the Arts
A Magical Journey Thru Stages programs are made possible through the support of the National Endowment for the Arts.
New York State Council on the Arts
A Magical Journey Thru Stages programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Monroe
County
A Magical Journey Thru Stages programs made possible through the support of the Monroe County Arts Grant.
Rochester Area Community Foundation
A Magical Journey Thru Stages programs are made possible through the support of the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
What We Offer
Acting
Come play at Stages in a number of classes designed to push our performers into more developed performers!
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Open Mic Night
Calling all Singers, Dancers, Comedians, Poets, Musicians, and More! Here is your chance to show off an existing talent or explore something new! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to perform in a supportive and enthusiastic environment at Stages' Open Mic Night.
Improv Troupe
As a member of the Stages of the Game Teen Improv Troupe, students learn the basic elements of Comedy Improv to develop hilarious and compelling improv scenes. Oh yeah, and they have a ton of FUN!
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Tech Training
There are as many people behind the scenes as there are on the stage to put up a great show. Students can take Sound Design, Light Design, and Stage Management workshops. They can even lead to assistantship opportunities!
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Mainstage Productions
Fully-produced musicals and plays for students in grades 1-12, onstage and behind-the-scenes, led by carefully selected artistic teams and designers.โโ
Assistantships
Interested in gaining practical experience in directing, choreography, music direction, costume design, lighting design, sound design, or even non-profit administration? Stages offers students the opportunity to apply their skills and build their resumes.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Kristen Wexler
My experiences at Stages have been life changing. Watching my son over the past 2.5 years grow into a more confident young man who has developed his confidence, skills in singing and dancing has been incredible! Both he and I have created new friendships that have grown outside of the theater and I am so grateful that Stage’s offers a safe place for my son to explore the arts!
Amanda Martin
This place is truly magical, my
child feels at home here and looks forward to every show, every rehearsal, every performance.
Renee Fishner
I absolutely love Stages for my daughter. They’ve created something truly special there... a real sense of belonging and community that you don’t always find in other theater programs. The culture is supportive, inclusive, and filled with opportunities for every student to grow, try new things, and discover what they’re capable of. Watching the kids build confidence and friendships together has been one of the best parts of our experience, and it’s exactly why Stages feels like home for us.
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