Theatre education with the Coll Street Players is intended to empower every student with the opportunity to perform, create, respond, and connect through live theatrical performance opportunities. The Coll Street Players is committed to an exploratory, hands-on approach to theatre education that enriches the lives of our students.
Acting for Littles (Ages 4–6) – Mary Tschope, Instructor
Acting for Littles is a fun and imaginative introduction to the world of theatre for our youngest performers! Taught by Mary Tschope, this high-energy class combines acting, dance, and music to help children build confidence, coordination, and creativity. Through playful storytelling, movement games, and simple songs, students will explore characters, emotions, and stage presence in a supportive and joyful environment.
Session 2: Tuesday, March 17 – Tuesday, May 5
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (8 classes)
Location: Basement of Seele
Showcase: Monday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $128
Theatre Improv Class (Ages 7–13)
Theatre Improv Class is a creative and high-energy class that combines games, storytelling, and quick thinking activities to teach students about improv, all while having a blast! Taught by Imogene Daily, this class is a perfect environment for young improvisers to build confidence, teamwork, and stage skills in a fun-filled hour-long session every week. No experience needed – just your imagination!
Session 2: Tuesday, March 17 – Tuesday, May 5
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (8 classes)
Location: Music School
Showcase: Monday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $128
Stage Combat Workshop (Ages 9-17) – Shelby Breda, Instructor
Stage Combat Workshop is a high-energy class that explores storytelling through simulated hand-to-hand (or unarmed) combat, aimed at teaching students why, when, and how characters fight, all while staying safe! Designed for ages 9-17 and taught by Shelby Breda, this class takes students through foundational stage combat techniques, while focusing on repetition and awareness to create a safe, but exciting environment. With no experience required, this is a perfect foundational tool for your young performer!
Session 2: Wednesday, March 18 – Wednesday, May 6
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (8 classes)
Location: Seele Basement
Showcase: Monday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $128
Musical Theatre Workshop (Ages 7–13) – Madi Tran & Devon Zukowski, Instructors
Musical Theatre Workshop is a high-energy class that brings together the best of Broadway—acting, singing, and dancing—all in one fun and focused hour each week! Designed for ages 7–13 and led by Madi Tran and Devon Zukowski, each session includes 30 minutes of musical theatre dance and 30 minutes of vocal music. Students will gain the tools they need to shine on stage with confidence, expression, and coordination. Whether your child is new to theatre or ready to level up, this workshop is the perfect place to grow as a performer.
Session 2: Thursday, March 19 – Thursday, May 7 (off on April 2nd)
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. (7 classes)
Location: Seele Basement
Showcase: Monday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $112
Contact Kirsten Boyd, Director of Music & Arts
kirsten@firstprotestant.com
At our unique Summer Drama Camp, kids spend the week writing and creating their own staged performance for a Friday showcase! Each day campers rotate through sessions in art, music, dance, acting or improv – with some fun time
for camp games and recess. Campers are divided by age and each play is written and performed with peers.
Whether your child is new to drama or wants to further develop their skills, our one-week camps challenge each student with stories that naturally inspire and grow their faith all while having fun! In addition to our fun morning
session, the camp day includes an opportunity for spiritual growth with short devotional and a camp theme song at lunch time.
Each session has a unique theme so campers attending multiple weeks will get a new experience each session. There will be an opportunity for both indoor and outdoor activities throughout the day.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 at 9am!
June 1-5: Story Book Adventures
Explore the world of storybook adventures with iconic characters, important morals, and even a fun twist on your usual fairy tales!
– Littles: Hansel and Gretel
– Younger Mids: Little Red Riding Hood
– Older Mids: Jack and the Beanstalk
– Bigs: The Princess and the Frog
June 8-12: Time Traveller’s Trek
This week, we’re going back in time! We’ll explore different time periods to come up with stories that belong in each, maybe even including a fun time travel twist!
– Littles: Dinosaurs
– Younger Mids: Medieva: The Sword in the Stone
– Older Mids: 80s and 90’s: Back to the Future
– Bigs: Egypt: The Prince of Egypt
June 15-19: Musical Theatre
Take center stage with Coll Street’s Musical week! Including music and stories from iconic musicals featured on Broadway!
– Littles: Frozen
– Younger Mids: Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat
– Older Mids: Wicked
– Bigs: Phantom of the Opera
June 22-26: Shakespeare Week!
Hear ye, hear ye! Coll Street’s Shakespeare week will include stories from some of Shakespeare’s most iconic works, adapted for the Coll Street stage!
– Littles: The Tempest
– Younger Mids: Taming of the Shrew
– Older Mids: Measure for Measure
– Bigs: Comedy of Errors
All shows/subject matter is subject to change at any time
Ages: 5-13
Location: First Protestant Church, 172 W. Coll Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Cost: $175 per camper for the week
10% off for siblings – use code “summercampsibs10” on your full order
$615 per camper for full summer (all four weeks)
10% off discount does not apply to full camp ticket pricing
*Please note: due to the limitations of this ticket platform, you have to do a separate order for each week that you wish to purchase. For example, if you are purchasing session 1 and session 3, you will have to pay in separate orders.
However, if you order Full Summer, or only a single session, you should be fine. We apologize, but could not find a way around this ticketleap glitch (we contacted them!)
Aftercare: Available from 3pm-5:00pm – $75/per child per week
$250 for full summer (all four weeks) aftercare per child
One Day of Aftercare: Available at $20 per day
Meals: BYO sack lunch, snacks & water
Devotional: There will be daily devotional led by a guest during lunchtime!
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00pm, Monday-Friday (dropoff begins 8:30am)
Maximum: 70 campers (once the camp is full, a waitlist will be created and will be contacted in order if spots open up)
Performances: Friday afternoon at 2pm (please note: there will be no aftercare on Fridays)
Financial Aid is available for students in need. Please contact Pastor Andrew Keuer for more information
andrew@firstprotestant.com
There is no handicapped accessible entrance to Seele Theatre until we renovate
Contact Shelby Breda, Coordinator of Coll Street Theatre Activities
collstreetplayers@firstprotestant.com