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Will's Power Players Both Weeks 1 & 2

$310

with Kate Carlson

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 2 weeks

July 8-12, 2025
July 15-19, 2025

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 12 and 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Program Details:

In this full-day, two-week-long class, students will play imaginative games, act out out scenes, and create performances based on folktales, fairy tales, fabels and mythology. Students will be introduced to basic theater exercises that promote confidence, foster positive group dynamics, and bolster the imagination. Will's Power Players works on building a respectful community in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Students learn to showcase their natural talents and improve their observation and concentration skills. Class will culminate in a final presentation for friends and family.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.

Will's Power Players Week 1 (ONLY)

$205

with Kate Carlson

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

July 8-12, 2025

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Program Details:

In this full-day, week-long class, students will play imaginative games, act out out scenes, and create performances based on folktales, fairy tales, fabels, and mythology. Students will be introduced to basic theater exercises that promote confidence, foster positive group dynamics, and bolster the imagination. Will's Power Players works on building a respectful community in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Students learn to showcase their natural talents and improve their observation and concentration skills. Class will culminate in a final presentation for friends and family.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.

Will run

Chill with Will: Romeo and Juliet

Free

with Education Team

Calendar Jul 11, 2025 at 12 pm

Friday Afternoons (Workshops 12pm & Matinees 1pm)

Sponsored by Altra Federal Credit Union

Youth ages 11-18 can enroll in a FREE workshop prior to each Friday afternoon performance. The festival's education team will guide them through theater games and activities related to the show. Past experiences have included a Shakespeare's text workshop, backstage tour, and narrated fight call. Chill with Will participants will then recieve FREE tickets to the afternoon show. Registration includes admission to the workshop and the performance.

Guardians wishing to accompany a student must purchase a ticket separately by calling (507) 474-7900. These additional tickets are available at a discounted rate of $25.

Will run

Will's Power Players Week 2 (ONLY)

$205

with Kate Carlson

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

July 15-19, 2025

Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm with a showcase Saturday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Program Details:

In this full-day, week-long class, students will play imaginative games, act out out scenes, and create performances based on folktales, fairy tales, fabels and mythology. Students will be introduced to basic theater exercises that promote confidence, foster positive group dynamics, and bolster the imagination. Will's Power Players works on building a respectful community in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Students learn to showcase their natural talents and improve their observation and concentration skills. Class will culminate in a final presentation for friends and family.

If you are planning to request a scholarship for your student, please contact Aaron A. Young (managingdirector@grsf.org) before registering.

For any other questions please call the office at (507) 474-7900.

Chill with Will: The Comedy of Errors

Free

with Education Team

Calendar Jul 18, 2025 at 12 pm

Friday Afternoons (Workshops 12pm & Matinees 1pm)

Sponsored by Altra Federal Credit Union

Youth ages 11-18 can enroll in a FREE workshop prior to each Friday afternoon performance. The festival's education team will guide them through theater games and activities related to the show. Past experiences have included a Shakespeare's text workshop, backstage tour, and narrated fight call. Chill with Will participants will then recieve FREE tickets to the afternoon show. Registration includes admission to the workshop and the performance.

Guardians wishing to accompany a student must purchase a ticket separately by calling (507) 474-7900. These additional tickets are available at a discounted rate of $25.

Chill with Will: Romeo and Juliet

Free

with Education Team

Calendar Jul 25, 2025 at 12 pm

Friday Afternoons (Workshops 12pm & Matinees 1pm)

Sponsored by Altra Federal Credit Union

Youth ages 11-18 can enroll in a FREE workshop prior to each Friday afternoon performance. The festival's education team will guide them through theater games and activities related to the show. Past experiences have included a Shakespeare's text workshop, backstage tour, and narrated fight call. Chill with Will participants will then recieve FREE tickets to the afternoon show. Registration includes admission to the workshop and the performance.

Guardians wishing to accompany a student must purchase a ticket separately by calling (507) 474-7900. These additional tickets are available at a discounted rate of $25.





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