Pied Piper Players Theater Arts Programs

Pied Piper Players Theater Arts Programs includes IMPROV! for grades 2–5, IMPROV for grades 6–8, DANCEOLOGY, JR! for grades 1–4, DANCEOLOGY! for grades 5–adult, BROADWAY SHORTIES: Disney FROZEN KIDS for grades 3–6, BROADWAY SPROUTS for kindergarten through 2nd grade, FABLES in MOTION! for grades 1–3, and PLAY IT STRAIGHT! for grades 3–5, grades 6–8, and adults 18+. The activities listed include improv, Jazz, Tap & Ballet, a short show for families and friends, and theater classes.

Programs

• IMPROV! grades 2–5 — grades 2–5 · Tuesdays 4:30–5:15pm · $120 · 9/22–11/17, no class 10/20. Instructors: Elaine Franchi and Quincy Romero.
• IMPROV grades 6–8 — grades 6–8 · Tuesdays 5:30–6:30pm · $160 · 9/22–11/17, no class 10/20. Instructors: Elaine Franchi and Quincy Romero.
• DANCEOLOGY, JR! grades 1–4 — grades 1–4 · Thursdays 4–5pm · $230 · Jazz, Tap & Ballet. 9/17–12/17, no class 10/22, 11/26. Instructor: Avery Platt.
• DANCEOLOGY! grades 5–adult — grades 5–adult · Thursdays 5:15–6:45pm · $340 · Jazz, Tap & Ballet. 9/17–12/17, no class 10/22, 11/26. Instructor: Avery Platt.
• BROADWAY SHORTIES: Disney FROZEN KIDS grades 3–6 — grades 3–6 · Wednesdays and Fridays 5–6:30pm · $575 · Culminates in a short show for families and friends on Friday, December 11 at 6pm. Instructors: Leslie Stupple, Murlene Watkins, Dani Drobot.
• BROADWAY SPROUTS Session 1 - grades k–2 — kindergarten through 2nd grade · Fridays 4:15–5pm · $90 · Session 1, 9/18–10/16. Instructors: Leslie Stupple and Kylie Elenz-Martin.
• BROADWAY SPROUTS Session 2 - grades k–2 — kindergarten through 2nd grade · Fridays 4:15–5pm · $90 · Session 2, 11/6–12/18, no class 11/27. Instructors: Leslie Stupple and Kylie Elenz-Martin.
• FABLES in MOTION! grades 1–3 — grades 1–3 · Thursdays 4:45–6pm · $200 · 9/17–11/19, no class 10/22. Instructors: Elaine Franchi and Kylie Elenz-Martin.
• PLAY IT STRAIGHT! grades 3–5 — grades 3–5 · Tuesdays 4:45–5:45pm · $225 · 9/22–12/8, no class 10/20, 11/24. Instructor: Leslie Stupple.
• PLAY IT STRAIGHT! grades 6–8 — grades 6–8 · Thursdays 5–6:15pm · $260 · 9/17–12/17, no class 10/22, 11/26. Instructor: Leslie Stupple.
• PLAY IT STRAIGHT! adults 18+ — adults 18+ · Wednesdays 6:30–8pm · $190 · 9/16–12/16, no class 10/21, 11/25. Instructor: Leslie Stupple.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $90–$575
• General schedule: Year-round camps and classes; new theater classes begin September 16. Educational programs include theater classes, teen scene, seasonal camps, and summer theater conservatories.

About the provider

The program started in 2001. It is described as an award-winning family theater organization. Its mission is dedicated to theater education and to promoting confidence, community, and excellence through participation in the theater arts. Community offerings include free after-school drama, scholarships, discounted ticket-gifting, and theater arts experiences to the community.

Classes are designed for all abilities and ages. Family community atmosphere supports development of individual self-esteem in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Non-discrimination policy states the organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Last updated September 15, 2026.