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Community Stages Theatre Arts Classes Fall Term 2026
Theatre arts for all the stages of life
At Community Stages, we believe the work is the wonder.
Through rehearsal, creativity, collaboration, and performance, children, teens, adults, and families discover that learning theatre is about much more than putting on a show—it's about building confidence, imagination, resilience, and community.
Whether you're joining us for your very first class or returning for another season, there's a place for you here.
Proudly in residence
at Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470
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Scroll down to explore our Fall 2026 programs and join the cast.
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Trunk & Trek Troupe
Holiday Edition
A collaborative performance
experience for young artists ages 9–18.
No audition required!
Join Community Stages this fall as we bring
A Christmas Wizard of Oz to life through rehearsal, creativity, and performance.
Designed for performers of every experience level, CS' Trunk & Trek Troupe takes students from the first table read through community performances while building skills in acting, singing, movement, storytelling, and ensemble work.
FALL 2026
SHOW
A Christmas Wizard of Oz
Adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller
REHEARSALS
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–8:00 PM
September 15 through early December
(No rehearsals Thanksgiving week.)
LOCATION
Chelsea Art Center
3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
PERFORMANCES
Community performances throughout Marion County during the first two
weeks of December.
TUITION
$350 (Early Bird thru 9/6)
$375
Family bundle discounts • Flexible payment plans • Proud Step Up for Students Direct Provider
A COMMUNITY STAGES DIFFERENCE
Every rehearsal is part classroom, part creative laboratory, and part community. Students learn theatre by making theatre while building confidence, resilience, friendships, and artistic skills that last
long after the final curtain.
Learn theatre by making theatre.
Family Playhouse
Creative experiences for children ages 5–9 and one adult.
Family Playhouse invites children and the important adults in their lives to explore theatre side by side through storytelling, movement, games, improvisation, and imaginative play.
Rather than watching from the sidelines, families become creative partners—discovering that shared laughter, curiosity, and creativity can strengthen relationships while building confidence, communication, and imagination.
No theatre experience is necessary—only a willingness to play together.
FALL 2026
DATES
1st & 3rd Sundays
September, October & November
TIME
4:00-5:00 PM
LOCATION
Chelsea Art Center
3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
TUITION
$110
p/ family pair(Early Bird thru 9/6)
$135
One child & one participating adult
Family bundle discounts • Flexible payment plans • Proud Step Up for Students Direct Provider
THE COMMUNITY STAGES DIFFERENCE
Every session is part creative workshop, part theatre experience, and part family adventure. Together, children and adults discover that imagination grows when it is shared—and that some of the best memories are created side by side.
Play together. Imagine together. Grow together.
The Homeschool Players
Holiday Show Edition
New
Learning through the performing arts for young artists ages 8–12.
Join Community Stages this fall as we bring It's Christmas, Carol! to life through rehearsal, imagination, and performance.
Homeschool Players is a daytime,
performance-based theatre program where students learn acting, movement, storytelling, voice, and collaboration by creating a production together. Every rehearsal becomes an opportunity to build skills, confidence, creativity, and friendships in a supportive ensemble.
FALL 2026
SHOW
It's Christmas, Carol!
By John Jacobson & Roger Emerson
REHEARSALS
Tuesdays | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
September 22 through early December
(No classes Thanksgiving week.)
LOCATION
Chelsea Art Center
3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
PERFORMANCES
Community performances throughout Marion County during the first two weeks of December.
TUITION
$150(Early Bird thru 9/6)
$175
Family bundle discounts • Flexible payment plans • Proud Step Up for
Students Direct Provider
THE COMMUNITY STAGES DIFFERENCE
Every rehearsal is part classroom, part creative laboratory, and part community. Students learn theatre by making theatre while building confidence, collaboration, resilience, and creative problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the stage.
Learn through creativity. Grow through collaboration.
