Children’s Performing Arts offers a variety of educational offerings in addition to our mainstage season. These range from weekly classes, week-long camps, and even one-time workshops. The goal of these offerings is to provide students a place to keep developing their interests and skills outside of the production environment. While some educational offerings may have a performance component associated with them, the goal of these offerings is to focus on process rather than a product. Learn more about our classes in the video below!
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Saturday Morning Drop-In
Registration Now Open!
Grades: Kindergarten-5th Grade
Dates: Bi-Weekly from January 14th to May 20th
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Cost: $25
Pizza Performance Pop Ups
Registration Now Open!
Grades: 6th-10th
Dates: September 17th, October 28th, November 19th (Click "More Info" for all 2022/2023 Dates!)
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $25
Director: Maddie Ripperger, Sonja Thorson, and Guests
Creative Dramatics: Dino-Mite Drama
Grades: Entering Kindergarten-2nd Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: June 12th-16th
Time: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 11:45 AM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
Behind the Scenes: Film Studio
Grades: Entering 7th-12th in the Fall of 2023
Dates: June 12th-16th
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
Director: Jaelon Olson
Actor’s Toolbox: Prepare, Practice, Perform!
Grades: Entering 4th-6th Grade in Fall of 2023
Dates: June 19th-23rd
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 11:30 AM
Location: Lakes International Language Academy Upper Campus 19850 Fenway Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Cost: $185
Broadway Bootcamp: Prepare, Practice, Perform!
Grades: Entering 4th-6th Grade in Fall of 2023
Dates: June 19th-23rd
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 3:30 PM
Location: Lakes International Language Academy Upper Campus 19850 Fenway Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Cost: $185
Pilot Season: Stranger Things
Grades: Entering 7th-12th in the Fall of 2023
Dates: June 26th-30th
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 3:00 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $275
Create a Play: Haunted Theatre
Grades: Entering 3rd-5th Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: June 26th-30th
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 3:30 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
Mini Legacy: Winnie the Pooh Kids
Grades: Entering 3rd-7th Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: July 10th-27th
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Performance(s): July 26th at 6:30 PM and July 27th at 2:00 PM
Location: Forest Lake High School 6101 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Cost: $275
Creative Dramatics: Theatre ABC’s
Registration is now full. Please email maddier@childrensperformingartsmn.org to be placed on the waitlist!
Grades: Entering Kindergarten-2nd Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: July 10th-14th
Time: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 11:45 AM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
Yer a Wizard!
Grades: Entering 3rd-6th Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: July 17th-21st
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 11:30 AM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
YES AND: Intro to Improv
Grades: Entering 7th-12th in the Fall of 2023
Dates: July 17th-21st
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 3:15 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
The Great Minnesota Bake Off (In Collaboration with LPT and WBCA)
Grades: Entering 3rd-5th Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: July 31st-August 4th
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 3:15 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $275
Behind the Scenes: Design Studio
Grades: Entering 7th-12th in the Fall of 2023
Dates: July 31st-August 4th
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
Creative Dramatics: Fly Away to Fairyland!
Registration Opens at 10 AM!
Grades: Entering Kindergarten-1st Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: August 7th-11th
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 11:15 AM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
Director: Clare Rolinger
Ready, Set, Create!
Registration Opens at 10 AM!
Grades: Entering 2nd-6th Grade in the Fall of 2023
Dates: August 7th-11th
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 3:30 PM
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $185
CPA Players: One Act Play
Registration Opens at 10 AM!
Grades: Entering 7th-12th in the Fall of 2023
Dates: August 14th-18th
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Performance(s): Showcase on the Final Day at 3:00
Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Cost: $275