Verdugo Woodlands Elementary's
After-School Drama Program
Making Shakespeare
easy, accessible, and fun!
Theatre is back at Verdugo Woodlands!
Since 2012, Spotlights has been conducting after-school theatre in the Dads' Club, and we're excited to be returning for Fall 2026.
Spotlights is a program offered exclusively to Verdugo Woodlands Elementary students, where the kids will spend ten weeks rehearsing, practicing, and preparing for an originally-written play, based upon the works of William Shakespeare.
Using the characters and themes from Shakespeare's works, students will get an entry level taste of the crazy and sensational tales written over 400 years ago... but updated for the youth of today!
Our originally-written show will give every actor the opportunity to shine on stage, with absolutely NO ONE assigned to play a meaningless "Forest Tree #4" type of role.
Join us for another exciting round of silly theatre, and let's get these VW kids on stage!
WHAT VW PARENTS ARE SAYING...
Shawn R.
Spotlights is the best! Mr. Josh and his crew are great teachers and such positive mentors for all the students. They make sure all the kids get a part and everyone feels special. We are HUGE fans!
Julia T.
I highly recommend this program to any who are considering it. The teachers go to great lengths to ensure that all of the students play a significant part and have a great time. My son's only regret is that the play is now over.
Brandy B.
This is an amazing after-school program. It's truly something special, and so wonderful for all the kids. I can't say enough good things!
Fall 2026
"Another easy day in this easy class... hats off to you, Ms. Montague, for making this cake-walk of a class so chillllllWHAT?! There's a book report due today? Like... TODAY today? What book?! HAMLET?!! What the heck is a Hamlet?! Oh man oh man oh man oh man... Everyone's prepared but me... everyone's prepared but me... everyone's-- already read it! You've all read this book: Fantastic! You gotta help me out, what's this book all about? Ghosts... revenge... murder... sword fights... poison... wait, this book sounds pretty awesome. Maybe I should read it... NO: FOCUS! There's more, you say?! Like what? Wait-- she married HIM? --and he betrayed HER? ...he THOUGHT he was killing HIM? This book is crazy! Okay... book report oral presentation time: I'm gonna wing it!! Yup, totally gonna make this up! You've never heard a presentation like mine before, so buckle up, baby! I'm about to blow your mind with my HOMEROOM HAMLET!"
● Classes are TUESDAYS, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
(start-time adjusted for different grade levels)
SEPTEMBER 15th - NOVEMBER 17th
● Final Performance is TUESDAY, November 17th at 6:45pm
● All Classes and Final Performance
are held at the Dads Club
*Please note these important additions and changes to our schedule:
● Sunday, November 15th - Costume Day (10-15 minutes)
● Monday, November 16th - Final Dress Rehearsal, right after school
ENROLLMENT
EARLY BIRD Registration: $225
(Ends September 1st)
REGULAR Registration: $275
(Ends September 14th)
LATE Registration: $325
(After September 14th)
● Payment Plans are not available.
● No refunds after the 2nd class (September 22nd).
● Our TWO Release Forms are REQUIRED in order to participate, no exceptions.
● All registrations are subject to a Non-Refundable $50 fee.
Click below to sign up for our Fall 2026 show, "Homeroom Hamlet"!
Questions?
Contact Mr. Josh at
info@ActOneTheatreCamp.com
or
(818) 749-0103
