Mead and Metro Ensembles

Artists in the Mead and Metro Ensembles are comprised of the students in Our Story, Our Stage: Ensemble Playmaking Class at Arena Stage. This class is designed for dedicated student-artists in middle and high school who are eager to write, perform, and share the stories. Over the course of the spring semester, participants engage in weekly sessions from February to May, where they learn the Voices of Now devising process and techniques. Students explore personal, relevant topics and work collaboratively to create an original, autobiographical theater piece. The class culminates in a performance at the Voices of Now Festival at Arena Stage.

No prior performance experience is required—just a passion for storytelling and a commitment to creative expression.

CLASS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8:
Saturdays from 10 AM – 1 PM
From February 8, 2025 - May 17, 2025

CLASS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12:
Sundays from 12 PM – 3 PM
From February 9, 2025 - Sunday May 18, 2025

Location 

Our Story, Our Stage: Ensemble Playmaking will meet, rehearse, and perform in person at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.

Requirements

• Students must be in grades 6-12 to be eligible for registration.

• No previous experience is required.

• Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle, a small snack, and shoes and clothing that allow them to move freely and comfortably.

Tuition

Tuition for the Our Story, Our Stage: Ensemble Playmaking class is $625*. Click on the button below to register.

(*) To request payment plan or need-based financial assistance contact education@arenastage.org.

REGISTER FOR CLASS GRADES 6-8

REGISTER FOR CLASS GRADES 9-12