Performing Arts

Theater Adventures (ages 3-6)

Children delight in expressing themselves in this playful and creative classroom atmosphere.  Actress and storyteller Jo Ho uses stories to develop performance skills.  Imaginations soar while children learn teamwork.  Mini-performances held during the final class.

Junior Actors (grades K-2)

Children act out characters from classic fairy tales.  They learn projection, pronunciation, poise and personality.  Fun drama games help promote self-discovery and teamwork.  A performance is held on the final class day.  Jo Ho, professional actress and storyteller, instructs. 

Drama Kidz (grades 3-6) 

Love to put on a show?  Develop creative expression and characters using imaginative props, acting techniques, costumes and staging. 

Play in a Day (grades 4-6)

Everyone wears a theme-related costume and uses props to tell the story.  Equal parts for all and no experience is required.
 
 

THEATER OF THE IMAGINATION OFFERINGS
 
Play in a Day (Feb. 10)

School is out! Kids spend the day with the Theater of the Imagination staff where being dramatic is encouraged! Choose from one of the fun shows listed below.  Everyone wears a theme related costume and uses props to tell a story.  Equal parts for all so no experience is required!  Supportive staff focuses on building self-confidence while kids have a ton of fun. Large groups are broken into smaller groups based upon enrollment and ages. Bring a sack lunch and bottled water. Snacks provided. Before care available, see below. Young actors perform a free show at the end of the day from 5-6 p.m.
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Class time:10 a.m.-5 p.m. Before Care also available starting at 8 a.m.
For little Girls, ages 4-6: The Very, Very Long Haired Princess: A New Adventure!
For Girls, ages 4-11: Pop Star for a Day
For Boys, ages 4-11: Space Warriors vs. Video Games
Girls, ages 9-15: Blondes vs. Brunettes: The Musical!
Boys, ages 9-15: Not Another Video Game Movie 

 

Spring Break Camp (Mon.-Fri., March 12-16)

Just like "Play in a Day", but for a whole week! Sign up for half- day sessions, or stay all day and receive a discount.

Morning Classes, 9-11:30 a.m.
For girls, ages 4-11: Cloudy with a Chance of Diva
For boys, ages 4-11: Clones vs. Superheroes
Girls, ages 9-15: Curse at Twilight Prom
Boys, ages 9-15: Not Another Darker & Edgier Superhero Movie
For Boys and Girls, ages 9-15: Totally, Fer Sure: The 80‘s Musical
 

Afternoon Classes, 12:30-3 p.m.
For girls, ages 4-11: My Babysitter's a Chipmunk
For boys, ages 4-11: Space Warriors vs Video Games
Girls, ages 9-15: Confession of a Total Drama Queen
Boys, ages 9-15: Vroom! The Faster and Furious-i-er Car Racing Movie
For Boys and Girls, ages 9-15: Blondes vs Brunettes: The Musical
 

 
 
Hours of Operation

Activity Center
6545 W. 151st Street
Monday - Friday, 6am-9pm
Saturday, 7am-7pm
Sunday, noon-7pm
913.685.6000
For weather cancellations
call 913.685.6099

Recreation Complex Office (Sports)
9701 W. 137th Street
Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm
913.685.6030
For weather cancellations
call 913.685.6099
 

Administrative Offices
6545 W. 151st Street
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
913.685.6000

Vision Statement:

"Enriching Lives, Strengthening a Spirit of Community"

Mission Statement:

"We will champion community and personal growth through dynamic lifelong recreation experiences."