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Backdoor Theatre's Theatre School

What is Theatre School?

The mission of Backdoor's Theatre School is to provide students of all ages with the means to actively explore the beauty, diversity, complexity, and challenges of the world around them through the dramatic process.  We strive for our students to develop their unique creative voice, their imagination, and their understanding of drama and its role in society.  Theatre School classes are offered in the Fall and Spring.  Each session is designed to give our students a rewarding experience while still targeting and meeting their needs physically, mentally, and creatively.  

Backdoor Theatre's Youth Programs have one main goal - to provide a challenging theatrical education for ALL students in a safe and loving manner.   We want all students to have a wonderful time learning how to harness the magic of theatre in a safe place. 

​Spring 2023  |  January 16th - March 7th
**Each class will have a showcase performance on March 11th**

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THEATRE SCHOOL
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CAST - K - 2nd Grade

Cast is our newest class for our youngest thespians!  Actors in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will learn beginning acting skills such as basic stage direction and terminology, basic storytelling, ensemble work, sensory awareness and imagination, and movement and vocalization.

We will be bringing our favorite board games to life by writing and producing our own plays based on classic favorites! Learn the ins and outs of writing and producing an original play, complete with set and costumes.
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ENSEMBLE - 3rd - 5th Grade

Ensemble will grow acting skills such as stage direction and terminology, storytelling, ensemble work, movement and vocalization.

We will be bringing our favorite board games to life by writing and producing our own plays based on classic favorites! Learn the ins and outs of writing and producing an original play, complete with set and costumes.
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TROUPE - 6th - 8th Grade

Troupe will focus on building their repertoire of available audition pieces by researching and preparing monologues. They will perform for the class and directors, receive feedback, and utilize that feedback to perform at the end of the semester.




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COMPANY - 9th - 12th Grade

Company will work as a group to produce a show from beginning to end to present to peers, friends, and family at the end of the semester.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THEATRE SCHOOL

Normally, our Theatre School tuition is $150/student, but thanks to the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, we are able to reduce tuition fees for EVERY student! 
**Tuition is only $100/student!**  

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Financial Scholarships Available:

Thanks to very generous donors and Backdoor Theatre friends, we have a select number of full and partial tuition scholarships available.  These will be distributed on a financial needs basis and are not guaranteed. 
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please click here.

Backdoor's Theatre School FAQ

How do I register my child in Backdoor’s Theatre School? 
When registration is open, you may register your student  by clicking here.  Payment in full must be made at time of registration. Once your registration is received, we send a confirmation email and additional information needed. 
Can I get on a waiting list?
Absolutely!  If registration is full, please email jessica@backdoortheatre.org to sign up for the waiting list.

Backdoor Theatre reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment.  Some classes may fill, but we will accept students on a waiting list in case of cancellations or additional classes.  Each class has a minimum and maximum number of students.  The maximum number of students varies with each class, depending on the age range and type of program.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
A $25 non‐refundable registration fee is included in the tuition.   

If a student cancels before classes begins, the student will receive a full refund, minus the non-refundable registration fee.  

If a student cancels after the second class, the student can receive a full CREDIT for a future class OR a 50% refund after the non-refundable registration fee. 

If a student cancels after the third class, no refund or credit.

If Backdoor Theatre cancels the semester for any reason, the student will receive a full refund.
What are Backdoor Theatre's drop off policies?
​Students should be dropped off no more than 5 minutes prior to class time.  When class is over the class is led outside to wait for parents by an instructor.  Students should be picked up no later than 5 minutes after the class is over.  If a child is left in our care for more than five minutes a late fee of $10.00 will be charged for every five minutes until the child is picked up.  Payment is due by the end of the semester in which the student is registered.  Funds collected from late pick-ups will be used toward providing Theatre School scholarships to future students.
I have additional questions!
Please feel free to contact us using the form below! 

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  • About
    • Our History
    • Backdoor Staff
    • Backdoor Board
    • Plan Your Visit
    • 2020 Flood Updates
    • Past Productions
  • Buy Tickets
    • Pricing and Show Times
    • Purchase Tickets
    • 2023 Season Tickets
  • Events
    • 2023 Season >
      • Xanadu
      • Mad Libs Live!
      • The Lightning Thief
      • Sherwood
      • Puffs
      • Scrooge in Rouge
    • Pay What You Can
    • An Evening of Improv
    • Improv Workshop
    • Workshop Series
  • Auditions
  • Youth Programs
    • Backdoor's Theatre School
    • Summer Theatre Academy
    • TNT Youth Conference
  • Get Involved
    • Ghost Light Society
    • Volunteers
    • Show/Season Sponsorship
    • Program Ads
  • Contact
  • Donate