Grandstreet Theatre School helps develop young actors and theatemakers between the ages of 5 and 18 through after-school programming. During the school year, students attend classes once a week with others in the same age group. There are three sessions throughout the school year, one in the fall and two in the spring. Most classes are available by session, however some require a full year commitment.
Grandstreet’s Theatre School expands student skills in character development, improvisation, and playmaking while providing practical experience in rehearsal techniques. Class work is aimed at building character – both on and off the stage. We aim to provide arts education that inspires creative thinking, self-confidence, effective communication skills, fluid movement and vocal control. Each student receives training in acting, voice and diction, singing, movement, dance improvisation, musical theatre and directing.
Attending Grandstreet’s Theatre School Session 1 qualifies the student to audition for the popular holiday show running in December. This season, our holiday show is The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition.
Make sure you join our BAND, the primary communication tool for Grandstreet Theatre School.
For further information on the Grandstreet Theatre School, contact the school’s director of education, Marianne Adams, at 406 442-4270 or Marianne Adams – Director of Education
Grandstreet offers the option to pay via a monthly payment plan. Payment plans are subject to a 6% administrative fee on the total cost of the class. Payment plans require a 10% deposit at the time of registration, then you will be invoiced on the 15th of each month though our payment provider Intuit/Quickbooks.
If you would like to sign up for a payment plan, use code PAYMENTPLAN at checkout and pay the deposit. You’ll receive a follow up email a few days later with you payment schedule.
Grandstreet offers the following discount opportunities for students:
Sibling Discount
Additional household members (like siblings) are eligible for a 10% discount on admission. This discount will be automatically applied to additional household members after the first student enrolled in each term.
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Students enrolled before September 10, 2023 in multiple sessions receive a discount: 5% for those enrolled in 2 sessions, 10% for those enrolled in 3 sessions.
To access this discount, you must use the discount codes below at check out. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively. Please note that there are no refunds if you don’t complete the entire year or two sessions. These discounts are not available to those utilizing a payment plan.
Grandstreet offers both need- and merit- based scholarships to support students. Need-based scholarship require an application, a brief statement from the student (for students under 8 a picture is fine), and a written recommendation from a teacher. Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on adjudicated auditions in the spring, and are awarded at the Theatre School Celebration each May.
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
3rd and 4th grade students will explore the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, musical theatre, and theatre games. Each session will have a different focus.
This is a class for advanced 3rd and 4th graders. It is assumed that they come into class knowing what a monologue is, their stage directions and be able to compromise in a group setting. This class explores adapting the work of other 3rd and 4th graders to the stage and touring the schools in the spring.
This class is by invitation only. Students must be able to commit to the entire year.
Our school tour is sponsored by the Kiwanis club of Helena.
5th and 6th grade students will explore the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, musical theatre, and theatre games. Each session will have a different focus.
This is a class for advanced 5th and 6th graders willing to make a commitment to the entire year. These classes are performance based. Students must have completed at least one year of theatre school or two summer sessions.
This class is by invitation only. Students must be able to commit to the entire year.
7th and 8th grade students will explore the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, musical theatre, and theatre games. Each session will have a different focus. Topics vary depending on student interest, but often include Stand Up Comedy, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Long Form Improvisation.
Students are welcome to register for both this class and the full year “From Script to Stage” class.
This is a performance-based class. Attendance is expected for the full year. Class time will be spent in rehearsal for a culminating performance.
Students must be able to commit for the full year.
Students are welcome to register for both this class and the Thursday 7th and 8th grade class.
Grandstreet’s Theatre School expands student skills in character development, improvisation and playmaking while providing practical experience in rehearsal techniques. Class work is aimed at building character – both on and off the stage.
The Junior/Senior Showcase class is a performance based class for juniors and seniors in high school. The class focuses on monologues, scene work, duets and solo musical numbers that culminate in a performance at the end of the school year. This class runs late January through mid-May (same dates as session 2 & 3).