The Barn Jr. Youth Theatre Program
What is Barn Jr.?
Barn Jr. is the youth theatre program of The Barn Players in Mission, KS. Barn Jr. produces two shows per year - one during the winter for students grades 7-12, and one during the summer (called "Barn Kids") for students grades 3-6.
The summer youth program is an open enrollment program in which students are educated in many aspects of theatre, including both performing onstage and behind-the-scenes technical work. Following the first few days of the program, work begins on the specific production starting with an audition and assignment of parts in the show.
The winter program follows a more traditional theatrical format, including a conventional open-call audition, and allows for a more intensive performance-focused experience. Where the summer program is primarily educational in its mission, the winter program places more emphasis on the final performance.
The Barn Jr. program is directed by our Education Coordinator, Jason Coats. Jason has extensive experience in theatre and music as well as theatre education, with a background in teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
For more information about our Barn Jr. program, as well as information on upcoming performance opportunities for your aspiring theatre artist, please contact us at barnjr@thebarnplayers.org or by phone at (913) 432-9100.
What's Next From Barn Jr.?
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION FOR THE SUMMER 2012 BARN KIDS PROGRAM
- February 18 (at 12:01am) — Online enrollment opens for both sessions
- May 24 7:00 PM – St Pius Church 5500 Woodson
We will hold a family meeting for students and their parents for both sessions. You will meet the staff, learn how the program works, and review important dates. - May 31 — Session 1 begins
Session 1 meets weekdays from 10:00-4:00. - Saturday June 16 AM—Dalmatian Club Special Event (more details TBA soon)
- June 19—Last day of Session 1 (Students are released early at 1:00 after a parent-hosted cast party)
- June 19-21 7:30 PM—Session 1 Performances
- July 2 7:00 PM—Make-up family meeting for those unable to attend the one in May (St. Pius 5500 Woodson)
- July 5—Session 2 begins
Session 2 also meets weekdays 10:00-4:00 with these exceptions:
There IS class on Saturday, July 7 from 10:00-4:00
There is NO CLASS on Wednesday July 11. - July 24—Last day of Session 2 (Students are released early at 1:00 after a parent-hosted cast party)
- July 24-26 7:30 PM—Session 2 Performances
