One-Week and Two-Week Sessions
August 11–22, 2025
Monday – Friday, 9 AM–12 PM
About: Designed for students on the Autism Spectrum, Next Steps classes help students take their next steps as an artist and a person. First Stage creates a safe space for all students to express themselves and develop as individuals without judgment or fear of failure. Guided by our philosophy of teaching life skills through stage skills, students will experience the joy of theater arts each day with a team of teaching artists and special education professionals. Classes designed for students on the Autism Spectrum entering grades 3-12 in Fall 2025 .
Class Sizes: Our classroom model includes teams of lead teachers, special education professionals, and teaching assistants with approximately a 2:1 student to teacher ratio. Family aides may accompany a student to class as necessary and agreed upon between the family and First Stage.
Next Steps Curriculum: Explore character, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Registration: Please contact nextsteps@firststage.org or call (414) 267-2941.
