Mainstage

At Children’s Performing Arts, we strive to offer programs for every interest and skill level. Camps, workshops, and productions are listed below by grade level. Scroll to your student’s grade to find our current offerings.

We group students by grade to keep content developmentally appropriate.

K-5th Grade

The Little Mermaid

Grades: 3rd-12th
Performance(s): June 19-21; 26-28, 2026
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: 325
Director: Siddeeqah Shabazz

Frozen Jr. – Holiday Show

Grades: 3rd-12th
Performance(s): December 5-7; 12-14, 2025
Location: LILA Upper School, Forest Lake, MN
Cost: $325
Director: Tami Provencher

Legacy: Matilda Jr. – Rising Stars

Grades: K-2
Dates: October-February
Performance(s): February 13-22, 2026
Location: Forest Lake High School
Cost: $325
Director: Reagan Moss

Legacy – Matilda Jr. – Shooting Stars

Grades: 3-6
Dates: October-February
Performance(s): February 13-22, 2026
Location: Forest Lake High School
Cost: $325
Director: Kathryn Mooers

Early Birds: Saturday Morning Drop-Ins!

Registration Now Open!
Grades: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Dates: Once Monthly on Saturdays! Beginning September 20th.
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Cost: $35
Taught By: Lauren Paulson (CPA Teaching Specialist)

6th-8th Grade

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon – Blackbox Play

Grades: 7th-12th
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $325
Director: Laura Long

The Little Mermaid

Grades: 3rd-12th
Performance(s): June 19-21; 26-28, 2026
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: 325
Director: Siddeeqah Shabazz

Frozen Jr. – Holiday Show

Grades: 3rd-12th
Performance(s): December 5-7; 12-14, 2025
Location: LILA Upper School, Forest Lake, MN
Cost: $325
Director: Tami Provencher

The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical

Grades: 6-8
Performance(s): October 24-November 2
Cost: $325
Director: Casey Holmes

Saturday Late Nights: Pizza Performance Pop Ups

Registration Opens Monday, August 12th!
Grades: 6th-12th
Dates: Once Monthly on Saturdays Starting September 21st
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $30
Taught By: Braylon Lane (Eduction & Programming Manager)

9th-12th Grade

Disney’s Newsies – Summerstock Intensive

Grades: Ages 16-25
Director: Braylon Lane

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon – Blackbox Play

Grades: 7th-12th
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $325
Director: Laura Long

The Little Mermaid

Grades: 3rd-12th
Performance(s): June 19-21; 26-28, 2026
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: 325
Director: Siddeeqah Shabazz

Frozen Jr. – Holiday Show

Grades: 3rd-12th
Performance(s): December 5-7; 12-14, 2025
Location: LILA Upper School, Forest Lake, MN
Cost: $325
Director: Tami Provencher

Saturday Late Nights: Pizza Performance Pop Ups

Registration Opens Monday, August 12th!
Grades: 6th-12th
Dates: Once Monthly on Saturdays Starting September 21st
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $30
Taught By: Braylon Lane (Eduction & Programming Manager)