Theatre Programs in Madison County and Beyond

First Stage Youth Theatre is a community non-profit organization that develops and sponsors theatre education and experience programs for children in western North Carolina. So far this year, more than 300 children have benefited from First Stage programs.

Though we are based in Madison County, children come from as far away as Weaverville, Burnsville, and Asheville to participate in the area's only theatre programs for children.

Here's a look at our expanded programs for 2009 - 2010.

Summer Drama Camp


After School Theatre Programs

Madison Middle School begins Tuesday, January 26th
** Note ** classes will be held each Tuesday school is in session. This is a day change from Mondays.

Mars Hill Elementary will register children on Wednesday, January 20th.
Classes will be held every Thursday school is in session, beginning January 21st.
Should the number of registrants exceed maximum class size, an additional class will be held on Wednesdays, beginning January 27th.

Spring "Ta Da" performance will be held at MHE on Friday, April 28th.


Shakespeare In Schools

Playwriting Competition - Deadline February 1, 2010
Open to all Middle/High and age appropriate home schoolers


Class Act Players

The town of
Mars Hill has historically been a center of theatre arts in Western North Carolina.

First Stage is partnered with the Madison County school system.