Beyond the Stage Youth

BRING THEATRE & PERFORMANCE ARTS TO YOUR youth PROGRAM

CUSTOMIZABLE, ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS FOR AGES K–12 THAT BUILD confidence,CREATIVITY & LIFE SKILLS THROUGH THE POWER OF collaborative PLAY & ENSEMBLE BUILDING.

Whether you're a troop leader, after-school coordinator, community center, or youth program provider—we'll help you create a workshop that fits your needs and inspires your participants.

SEE OUR WORKSHOPS IN ACTION

the workshop EXPERIENCES

Acting 101

Start from the very beginning with an introduction to acting and creative thinking. Your participants will learn fundamental acting techniques including risk-taking and ensemble work as they explore imagination and discover how to be BIG AND EXPRESSIVE! Perfect for groups new to theatre.

What's Improv?

Help your students embrace the unknown! Theatre is full of unpredictable variables, and this workshop teaches quick thinking and creative problem-solving. Through engaging theatre games and role play, participants learn to think outside the box while working collaboratively to explore their own creativity.

Acting: Creating a Character

Watch your students bring characters to life! This hands-on workshop explores physicality, voice, emotion, and movement as participants develop dynamic, memorable characters. Your group will discover how different characters walk, talk, and express themselves.

Eye Spy: Observation & Awareness

Develop your students' observation skills through this engaging exploration of awareness! Actors must constantly observe their surroundings, and this workshop uses exciting theater games and group exercises to teach the crucial difference between seeing and interpreting.

All Together: Ensemble Building

Build essential collaboration skills that extend far beyond theatre! This fast-paced workshop encourages participants to become more spontaneous, creative, and imaginative while developing valuable interpersonal skills through dynamic drama activities.

Make a Scene! Creative Writing & Devising

Your students will discover essential acting skills by working as an ensemble to create original work. Participants collaborate with our instructors to develop short scenes, writing and performing their own creative pieces for their peers in this empowering workshop experience.

Project Design & Special Effects Makeup

Always a crowd favorite! Your students will discover the magic behind theatrical makeup through hands-on demonstrations of character makeup, cuts, bruises, and special effects. This workshop can be fully customized to focus exclusively on makeup design techniques.

Every workshop is fully customized to your group's interests, age, and theme!

From Encanto-themed sessions to curriculum-specific content - we make it uniquely yours!

Blaire Smith

Meet your Teaching Artist & FOUNDER

Blaire Smith

Blaire Smith is a Washington-based theatre artist and drama educator who brings energy, creativity, and heart to every workshop and performance. Though she calls Seattle home, Blaire has shared her love of theatre across 49 states and 12 countries, inspiring students and audiences around the world.

She has been involved in theatre since she was young and has taken on many roles both onstage and behind the scenes—including acting, directing, stage managing, choreographing, and designing.

Blaire believes that theatre and storytelling help people connect, build confidence, and express themselves. As a passionate advocate for the arts and arts education, she is proud to share the magic of theatre with students of all ages.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

✦ Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts - Western Washington University

✦ Master's Degree in Social Emotional Learning

✦ Current Educational Programs Manager - Village Theatre KIDSTAGE

✦ Professional credits: Ancient Lake Theatre Festival, Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, Plank Island Theatre, Missoula Children's Theatre

Why Theatre Education Transforms Lives

Academic Performance

Theatre arts significantly improve academic performance and school attendance

Confidence Building

Builds self-esteem and a positive sense of self through creative expression

21st Century Skills

53% of employers value imagination and creative skills as critical for today's workforce

Social-Emotional Learning

Develops empathy, leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Community Building

Creates a strong sense of belonging and teamwork within your group

Inclusive Learning

Addresses different learning styles and engages students who might not otherwise participate

Programs we offer

Individual Workshops

Perfect for one-time experiences, special events, or trying out theatre with your group.

  • 45-90 minutes of interactive fun

  • Customizable to your theme

  • All ages K-12

  • Up to 30 participants

  • We come to you!

After-School Drama Programs

Extended programs that build skills over time through structured curriculum.

  • 6-10 week sessions

  • 60-minute classes once per week

  • Up to 16 students

  • PTO or individual registration options

  • Culminating showcase opportunity

Perfect For

After-school programs

Camps & community events

Homeschool groups

Libraries & learning centers

Youth-serving organizations

Scouting groups

Girl Scout Troop Specials

We love working with Girl Scout troops!

Our workshops align perfectly with badge requirements & troop values.

  • Custom Beyond the Stage Youth Fun Patches

  • Testimonial discount opportunities

  • Flexible scheduling for troop meetings

  • Age-appropriate content for all levels

  • Limited scholarships available

What THEY Are Saying

"Blaire is a true blessing and an extremely talented individual. She can take you from sitting in your chair to feeling like you are on the adventure with her. She opened up a whole new area of interest for me and our family."

~Melinda, Florida

"As a parent, I have found theatre arts to be excellent for skill building and confidence building. Our daughter has done acting camps with Blaire and is now using what she has learned to prepare for a show, a great experience for her, and for us parents!"

~ Julia, Washington

"Working with Blaire, she helped me see that acting was something I could actually do, and was good at! She is such a vibrant and fun director, who keeps everyone interested and engaged. I have now taken my interest and turned it into a passion."

~ Kelsey (17), Minnesota

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