cHRISTIAN PERFORMANCE THEATRE classes
Join us this summer for some great workshops as we prepare for our next season. Register today!
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A Special Update from CPT
As we open registration, we are still uncertain about our venue for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We had hoped that we would once again be hosted by the Alvin Morris Administrative Center (AMAC), however Wichita Public Schools is unable to guarantee our dates, which leaves us in search of a host venue. Despite this uncertainty, we remain dedicated to producing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this spring and are aiming for April 10-12. We are proceeding with auditions on Friday, January 24 and callbacks on Saturday, January 25.
Please note: We welcome suggestions for venues. Send your thoughts to office@cptheatre.org (please don’t contact venues directly). We also invite you to join us in prayer, asking God to lead and provide for us through this challenge.
summer workshops
Ballroom Dancing
Ages 13-18
Instructors: Angie & Derek DeWerff
MorningStar Community Church gymnasium, 11010 E. Kellogg Dr.
Monday, June 16 @ 6:00-9:00 pm
$25
This class covers fundamental dance step patterns, posture, rhythm, and partner connections, ensuring a solid foundation in the classic ballroom dance styles. Through expert instruction, students learn to communicate non-verbally and move harmoniously with their partners, building confidence and skills in the elegant art of ballroom dance.
Class Size: Minimum 12/Maximum 30
This class is full. Email office@cptheatre.org to be added to a waitlist.
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Beginning Tap
Ages 8-18
Instructor information coming soon
Time & Place TBD
$25
Class description coming soon!
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Intermediate Tap
Ages 8-18
Instructor information coming soon
Time & Place TBD
$25
Class description coming soon!
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TUESDAY CLASSES
Enrollment Show Class Registration | $235
Our Gang Class Registration | $190
Discounts for Early Bird and Siblings
My Son Pinocchio Jr. | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our Gang | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesdays | Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
My Son Pinocchio Jr. Move-in & Tech rehearsal | Sunday, Mar. 30, 3:00-6:00
(important rehearsal for those who are available)
**Beginning March 25 all events at are MorningStar Community Church, 11010 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67207
Classes: Church at the Cross | 2901 W. Taft, Wichita, KS 67213
Showcases: MorningStar Community Church | 11010 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67207
Showcase Dates | March 31, April 1 (Monday & Tuesday) @ 6:30 pm
Our Gang
Puppets and Marionettes
Ages 5-7
Instructor:
Ashley Bridgwater
Ms. Ashley has taken over Our Gang and she’s ready to teach our youngest actors to a fun and exciting place this session. We will teach stage presence, basic choreography, and script memorization. We will develop characters and have a great time along the way acting, singing, and dancing! We called it “Puppets and Marionettes” but our cast will grow so much you’ll think they should be singing “there are NO strings on me!”
Class Size: Minimum 5/Maximum 20
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Enrollment Show Class
My Son pinocchio jr.
Ages 8-16
Instructors:
Kaili Doeden, Emma Groth, Davis Green
Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toyshop to discover the meaning of family. When the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish to bring his beloved puppet to life, the new father quickly learns that being a parent is full of challenges. He struggles to make his son "the perfect boy," only to lose him to a gang of Roustabouts. It is only when faced with the thought of never seeing Pinocchio again that Geppetto truly learns the joys of being a father and loving his child unconditionally.
Enrollment Show Classes are designed to give a taste of the production experience. Auditions will be held at the first class to determine roles. Acting, singing, and choreography are taught weekly. Though much less commitment than a full production, parents and families of the cast are encouraged to get involved with sets, costumes, backstage, or any number of departments that bring the experience together. Students enrolled in the class are automatically cast in the show.
Class Size: Minimum 30
/Maximum 50
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THURSDAY
Dance, Voice, & Drama Classes | Ages 8-18
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Standard Registration | $190
Discounts for Early Bird and Siblings
Ages 8-18 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursdays | Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27
Classes: MorningStar Community Church| 11010 E. Kellogg Dr.
Showcase: MorningStar Community Church| 11010 E. Kellogg Dr.
Showcase Date | April 3 @ 6:30 pm
Act 1 Core Dance
Line it up
Ages 8-12
Instructor: Bethany Weddle
Join Ms. Bethany in this fun, core dance course that is going to be all about Line Dances. We will work on basic steps and how to know them by name. We will learn as many line dances as we can fit into our schedule to come up with a showcase demonstrating teamwork, coordination, stage placement, and maintaining excellent stage presence. Get ready to cut loose, kick your boots, slide to the left and maybe even rock step into a chasse.
Class Size: Minimum 6/Maximum 20
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Act 1 Core Drama
step right in
Ages 8-12
Instructor: Rebekah Clark
Ms. Rebekah is back with a new take on core drama. She'll intertwine her love for melodramas and improvisational experience into core principles that will help grow our less-experienced actors. Thinking through characters, developing new habits, and conveying scenes through body language, gestures, and facial expressions. This fun and exciting class will develop skills while having a great time together and leave you saying 'did you see that?'
Class Size: Minimum 6/Maximum 15
*This class is full. Register for another class and email office@cptheatre.org to be placed on a waiting list.
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Act 2 Core Drama
Did you see that?
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Natalie Forest
Our newest addition to our teaching team. Ms. Natalie will take her class from stage basics to expansive characterizations. Her upbeat personality will bring big smiles to our actors' faces. We will build boldness and confidence while working on monologues and scene work together. An array of emotions will be explored as we play games, read through scripts and commit to our showcase pieces.
Class Size: Minimum 6/Maximum 16
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Act 2 Core Voice
did you hear that?
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Asher Isaac
The man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Asher Isaac is back and ready to ring in an entirely new group of vocalists. Learn proper technique, train your ear, develop harmonizing skills, and understanding musical notation! There will be a lot in this core class that will allow your student to gain confidence and experience solid instruction and a great experience. We expect a lot of smiles as students all say “Did you hear that!?”
Class Size: Minimum 6/Maximum 16
*This class is full. Register for another class and email office@cptheatre.org to be placed on a waiting list.
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Act 2 Advanced Voice
can you Feel That?
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Marial Isaac
Ms Marial is back and ready to bring your vocals to a new level. Her accomplished abilities to instruct vocalists will allow your student to go from good to great. A variation of style mixed with an artistic heart to create will make this class one to remember. Increase your skills and confidence while blending vocally with additional cast to orchestrate wonderful tones that will make you say “can you feel that!?”
Prerequisite: ACT 2 Core Voice
Class Size: Minimum 6/Maximum 16
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Act 2 Advanced Drama
can you comprehend that?
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Addison Owens
Ms. Addison returns for a deep dive into characterization and communication. From poetic monologues to Shakespearean dialogues, we will have a great time digging into passionate portrayals that will allow your mind to explore and heart to soar. Let’s play, experience, and develop new skills together and go to the next level that’s causes us to say “can you comprehend that!?”
Prerequisite: ACT 2 Core Drama
Class Size: Minimum 6/Maximum 16
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Act 2 Advanced Dance
Can You Dig This?
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Nicole Cox
Ms. Nicole has a handful of dance craze songs from musicals that she will turn into a medley of fun and exciting dances. Songs like Transylvania Mania, Jitterbug, Toledo Surprise, Lambeth Walk and more! Come join the fun as we explore and develop our skills that will make you say "can you dig this!?"
Prerequisite: ACT 2 Core Dance
Class Size: Minimum 8/Maximum 14
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Christian Performance Theatre (CPT) offers weekly classes for ages 5-18 each fall, winter, and spring. On Tuesdays, during the fall and spring, 8-16 year olds may enroll in our Enrollment Show/Class for an experience in all aspects of music theatre as the class prepares to present a Junior show. Also on Tuesdays 5-7 year olds meet to be introduced to singing, dancing, and drama. They will open the showcase for the Junior show. On Thursdays 8-18 year olds may choose from a selection of classes that focus on developing specific skills related to music theatre. All classes will present high-energy showcases at the end for family and friends.
To join the Classes email for information about our 2025-26 season of classes, including when registration opens, contact us at
office@cptheatre.org
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Class Intern Position
Looking to gain experience in the world of Music Theatre? A CPT Class Intern gets to work directly with Teachers and Coordinators to help plan and implement classes. As a Class Intern, you will gain valuable experience in a specific field of theatre (music, dance, drama) or can learn administrative duties as a Class Coordinator Intern. If you are looking into a career or future in the field of Theatre, this position will give you a depth of experience and direct mentorship and growth through teaching and directing CPT students. The experience can be added to your resumes for either job experience or college application community involvement.
CPT Intern Application.
Teen Assistant
Love to sing, dance, and act and want to share that with younger students? Those students who are 14 and older can register to be a teen assistant for an Act 1 Class. Teens help teachers, lead teams, present skits, participate in game time, and model all the techniques for our students. The experience can be added to your resumes for either job experience or college application community involvement. Space is limited for assistants so apply early!
Teen Assistant Application.
