Playhouse Theatre Academy — Little Thespians (Ages 5–7), West Hartford

Arts · West Hartford, CT · Ages 5–7

By Playhouse Theatre Academy

Schedule

Sep 30, 2026 – May 19, 2027

• Wednesdays · 4:30–5:30 PM · Fall · Once Upon a Twist · Ages 5–7
• Wednesdays · 4:30–5:30 PM · Winter · A Pirate's (and Mermaid's) Life For Me! · Ages 5–7
• Wednesdays · 4:30–5:30 PM · Spring · All the Ways to Be Brave · Ages 5–7

About

What if the dragon wasn't scary? What if Little Red saved the wolf? What if the princess rescued herself? Around here, every fairy tale is ready for a brand-new ending!

Welcome to Once Upon a Twist , an imaginative theatre adventure where familiar fairy tales become brand-new stories! Designed especially for performers ages 5–7 , this magical class invites young actors to step into enchanted forests, towering castles, mysterious cottages, and kingdoms filled with dragons, giants, talking animals, mischievous magic, and plenty of unexpected surprises.

Each week, Little Thespians will explore beloved stories and modern fractured fairy tales through acting games, creative movement, improvisation, character creation, music, and collaborative storytelling. Along the way, students might rewrite a happily ever after, invent a brand-new fairy tale hero, discover what happens when the villain tells their side of the story, or dream up entirely new magical worlds of their own.

As their imaginations grow, students will build confidence, strengthen acting and communication skills, practice teamwork, and discover that the very best stories are often the ones we create together.

Families are invited to a special Informance , where students will share favorite characters, scenes, and theatrical adventures from their eight-week fairy tale journey.

Each student will also receive one complimentary ticket to see Pinocchio , a reimagined production at Playhouse on Park (directed by Director of Education, Kevin Cronin), giving families the opportunity to experience another classic story transformed in exciting and unexpected ways.

So polish your crown, pack your imagination, and get ready to discover that in this kingdom, there are no wrong endings—only wonderful new beginnings. Because every once upon a time deserves a twist!

Because every once upon a time… deserves a twist.

Click here to learn more about playing at Playhouse Theatre Academy!

What you'll learn

• 🌟 Confidence & Self-Expression

• 🎭 Creativity & Storytelling

• 💬 Communication & Collaboration

• ❤️ Empathy, Kindness & Perspective-Taking

• 🧠 Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving

• 🤸 Movement & Stage Presence