Performer’s Lab Grades 8-12

Each play selected for this season explores a unique invention or imaginative perspective in storytelling. Classes mix conservatory-style skills building, story analysis, and ensemble rehearsals. Students must be available to enroll in the full-season schedule (below).

  • Get Smart

    "Get Smart" is a stage adaptation of the classic 1960s television comedy series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. The play is a spoof of the spy genre, filled with slapstick humor, witty dialogue, and absurd situations. The plot follows bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart (Agent 86), who works for the government agency CONTROL. He is tasked with thwarting the evil plans of KAOS, an organization bent on world domination.

    Max is partnered with the competent and beautiful Agent 99, and together they embark on a mission to recover a stolen formula for a powerful new weapon. With a mix of physical comedy, clever wordplay, and exaggerated spy tropes, it's a lighthearted, fast-paced production.

  • Stardust

    Inspired by the book by Neil Gaiman, this character study folllows the journey of a young man named Tristran Thorn, who ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved. Along the way, he encounters dangerous creatures, powerful witches, and discovers his true heritage. The story blends fantasy and romance, ultimately revealing that love and destiny often take unexpected paths. Gaiman's tale is a whimsical adventure filled with wonder and enchantment.

Class Information

Plays: Get Smart (Fall) and Stardust (winter/spring)

Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dates: Get Smart (September 5 - November 21) and Stardust (January 9 - April 16; no class April 9) *No class November 28 - January 2 between plays

Get Smart Tech Rehearsals & Shows: 4pm - 8pm Thursday, November 21; 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday, November 22; 2pm - 6:30pm Saturday, November 23. Performs Saturday, November 23 at 7pm & Sunday, November 24 at 1pm & 4pm.

Stardust Tech Rehearsals & Shows: 4-8pm Thursday, April 17; 4:30 - 8:30pm Friday, April 18; 2pm - 6:30pm Saturday, April 19. Performs Saturday, April 19 at 7pm & Sunday, April 20 at 1pm & 4pm.

Season Price: $1775 (non-refundable deposit of $75 holds your place in this class while we transition our registration software. A follow up registration can be set up for monthly payments or payment in full)

Performers Laboratory is a full-season class, and tuition is based on the entire program. Students are required to be available for the entire season of plays. If they exit for any reason, it does not alleviate the financial obligation.