Mission

Designed to spark a lifelong appreciation of theater by encouraging young people to participate in all aspects of play production, KOS enables youth to develop their voices, bodies and imaginations; develop the skills needed to enjoy performing and develop self-confidence to explore their creative possibilities. The value of performing arts in education lies in the skills needed for both: listening, communicating, discipline and imagination. The pleasure for the young participants lies in the response from an audience. By providing a strong curriculum, KOS reinforces the value of these skills in young people and strengthens their self-confidence by giving them a moment to shine in their community.

Values

• Welcome kids of all ages and all skill and experience levels
• Encourage the development of imagination and creativity in a non-competitive, constructive environment
• Nurture a love for theater and the performing arts so that students grow up not only to be artists but also lifelong theatergoers and arts patrons
• Introduce students to many aspects of theater production, including stagecraft, playwriting, movement, design, etc.
• Expand students' knowledge of theatrical traditions and stories from cultures around the world
• Reach out to underserved communities through satellite programs at Houston-area schools
• Provide affordable arts education with opportunities for need-based scholarships
• Provide work for teachers who are professional actors, dancers, and educators

Policies

Kids On Stage General Information and Policies

Kids On Stage Pledge for Students and Parents

Registration Policies and Refunds:

Registrations are accepted by mail and fax only.* See registration form for contact info. Registration will not be accepted, and no place will be held, without full payment. The KOS office will mail or email your confirmation card when your registration is received. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 business days, please call the KOS office immediately to confirm your place. Registrations submitted at the last minute may not be received in time.

Refunds: $50 of class fee is a non-refundable processing fee. No refunds given less than ONE MONTH prior to class start date. No refunds for R&P By Audition classes. Completed release forms must be turned in on the first day of class. Please read the Kids On Stage General Information and Policies posted on our website before registering.

Registrations (with full payment) accepted by mail or fax only.* Please do not email or hand-deliver.

Mail to:
Main Street Theater
4617 Montrose Blvd., Suite 100
Houston, TX 77006

Fax: 713-520-7581

*Exception: Registration for R&P By Audition classes will take place on the first day of rehearsal. Please do not send in registration materials for audition-only classes prior to auditioning. There is no fee to audition.