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A Magical Journey Thru Stages!

Creating fun, high-quality youth theater

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501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Upcoming

ONSTAGE JUNE 13 - 15

Bikini Bottom citizens discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, so SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.

Performed by students in Grades 4-8.

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2025-2026 SEASON
ANNOUNCEMENT

We've got another terrific season

of high-quality theatre opportunities for students Grades 1-12

in Rochester, NY!

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MASTERCLASS JUNE 19

Join us for an exciting and immersive masterclass featuring the talented Ross Thompson from Back to the Future: The Musical, as part of our dynamic Theater Industry Seminar Series.

Performed by students in Grades 5-12 and Parents of all ages.

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REGISTRATION OPEN

Get ready for an action-packed summer, with five fully staged musical theater camps and exciting assistantship opportunities! *Three camps full and others filling fast!

For students in Grades 1-12+.

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SEASON AND SUMMER PROGRAM ADS

Promote your business or cause and show your support for the cast and community youth theater with an ad in the programs for the 2024-2025 Season or the 2025 Summer Season at A Magical Journey Thru Stages!

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NEW! STAGES BLOG

Check out our new, monthly blog by

Dr. Jodi Aman, celebrating the healthy benefits of participation in youth theatre - for the whole family!

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Stages is launching a new Organizational Volunteers program to further build community within our Stages family and match needs with interests and expertise.

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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.

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Our Season By Grade

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Stagedoor Entertainers

Grades 1-5

Our Stagedoor Entertainers program offers an opportunity for young entertainers to grow and expand their talents in workshops and classes, or while rehearsing and performing in a shortened version of a Broadway musical.

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Stage Center Performers

Grades 6-9

Our Stage Center Performers program allows students to expand their talents, explore new skills, and audition for full Broadway musicals or plays. Performers rehearse 3 times per week, guided by an experienced artistic team!

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Top Stage
Teens

Grades 8-12

Our Top Stage Teens program offers opportunities for students to expand their talents, explore new skills, and audition to be cast in full Broadway musicals or straight plays. High expectations produce several high-quality performances!

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What We Offer

Acting

Come play at Stages in a number of classes designed to push our performers into more developed performers!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

Kelly Metras

This is the best youth program in Rochester. We've done most of them, and not only are the shows top notch, but they are amazing to work with from the parents perspective and I know my kids are safe and thriving when they are here. They have all progressed in their abilities in ways that we never expected! And THEY ALL LOVE BEING HERE!!

Brenda Richey

STAGES hosts outstanding theater productions casting area children. What a wonderful place to get your child involved in community theater. Their performances are top notch. A real gem of an opportunity for children of all ages to be a part of a magical theatrical journey in their lives. Sign your child up today!

Stages Parent

I wanted to let you know that your program definitely lived up to its reputation as a community that develops artists!

Thank you for a great experience for my daughter!

Welcome to
A Magical Journey Thru Stages!

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Upcoming

ONSTAGE JUNE 13 - 15

2025-2026 SEASON
ANNOUNCEMENT

MASTERCLASS JUNE 19

REGISTRATION OPEN

Engage with Stages!

SEASON AND SUMMER PROGRAM ADS

NEW! STAGES BLOG

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our Grant Supporters

Our Season By Grade