SOOP Theatre Arts Repertory (STAR)

SOOP Theatre Arts Repertory (STAR) offers educational performing arts programs for children. Its offerings include STAR Mainstage Productions with auditions, intensive rehearsals, and a fully staged production, Workshops with a guaranteed role, private vocal, piano, guitar, and banjo lessons, College Preparatory Coaching for auditions, public speaking instruction, and SOOP N’ CRACKERS, a preschool program that combines story-telling with creative and imaginative play.

Programs

• SOOP Theatre Arts Repertory (STAR) — Children of all ages · Educational performing arts programs for children; started with one small acting class and evolved into a full set of programs.
• STAR Mainstage Productions — Authentic theatre experience including auditions, intensive rehearsals, and a fully staged production.
• Workshops — Minimally produced class format with a guaranteed role, described as perfect for a first theatre experience.
• Vocal / Piano / Guitar / Banjo Instruction — Monday through Friday afternoons; Saturdays 11:30 am–3:30 pm · Private lessons at The 530 Studios in Pelham, NY.
• College Preparatory Coaching — Help preparing for college entry, scholarship, or other types of auditions.
• Public Speaking — Children and adults · Guidance on how to improve public speaking skills.
• SOOP N’ CRACKERS — 3-5 · Preschool program combining story-telling with creative and imaginative play.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: Fall Workshop (Grades 3-5): Highlights from Elf the Musical (Sep 16–Dec 9, 2026); Fall Alphabet SOOPers (K-2): Highlights from Finding Nemo (Sep 14–Dec 8, 2026)
• General schedule: Educational performing arts programs for children; workshops use a class format; private lessons are offered Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturdays 11:30 am–3:30 pm.

About the provider

STAR was launched in 2008 by Paul Romanello. The mission states that it was created to provide a unique theatre program for children that helps them build confidence and discipline while also providing a fully supported theatrical experience.

Last updated November 7, 2026.