Black Box Theatre Company Youth Theatre Programs

Black Box Theatre Company Youth Theatre Programs includes Black Box Christmas Program, Christmas Community Players, Crabby Christmas Clown, Mini Spotlight, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Private Lessons. Activities include singing, dancing, acting, creating skits from a storyline, and private lessons in acting, audition prep, ear training, juggling, movement, sewing, and voice.

Programs

• Black Box Christmas Program — Grades K - 2 · Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · $60
• Black Box Christmas Program — Grades 3 - 5 · Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM · $75
• Christmas Community Players — Grades 3 - 8 · Tuesdays, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · $90 · Students sing, dance, and act. This class performs in the Celebration of Christmas program on December 11 at 7 PM (location TBD) and on December 5 at Lebanon’s Christmas on the Square.
• Crabby Christmas Clown — Grades K - 5 · Wednesdays, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM · $120 · Student-led show where students create skits based around the storyline given. Performance on 12/11 at 7 PM during the Celebration of Christmas program (location TBD).
• Mini Spotlight — PreK (Ages 4-5) · Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM · $50
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe — Grades 5 - 8 · $200 · Shows December 17 - 20. Director: Brandy DeVol. Assistant Director: Mat Lageman. Instructor: Deanna Jones.
• Private Lessons — Pre-K to Adult · Lesson times arranged directly between student and teacher · Available in acting, audition prep, ear training, juggling, movement, sewing, and voice. 30-minute lessons. 6-pack option available.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $50–$200
• General schedule: Programs are offered year-round. Classes are rotated and scheduled based on need, interest, and staffing considerations. Spring session is 5 weeks beginning after spring breaks in April. Summer camps are seasonal. Fall session meets for 8 weeks starting in mid August. Winter time offers educational options focused on preparing for performance.

About the provider

Tricia Acton is the Executive Director, and Brandy DeVol is the Artistic Director. The program states that its goal is to provide a wide range of opportunities appropriate for children of all ages and abilities. Students perform at Lebanon’s Christmas on the Square, and the BoZos are frequently found performing at public events in town.

The theatre is described as inclusive and as a safe place for students of all abilities. They have never turned anyone away due to cost. Scholarships are available. Exceptions can sometimes be made for certain classes with teacher approval. Many sold-out classes offer waitlists. Private lessons canceled within 6 hours are non-refundable; less than 2 hours before the lesson and no-shows are charged the full lesson fee and are not eligible for a refund or credit.

What families say

“Black Box means being able to be yourself in a safe space. It means no unkindness, no unfairness, and no limitations! It means throwing all your energy into a role and having none left over. It means celebrating when you get a part, but most importantly, it means creativity in its purest form.” — Elise, Student

Last updated September 27, 2026.