“I like meeting new friends and the new teachers for every show. I’ve learned how to perform shows at Wolf PAC—projecting, how to use facial expressions and that it’s important to practice.”
– Bellamy, a 2nd grade performer
1st and 2nd Grade
Presenting Our Fall 2026 1st and 2nd Grade Performance!
This fall, our 1st and 2nd graders get to cheese it up with an adaptation of “The Stinky Cheeseman!”
When Jack and Jill get bored, they make a man out of leftover food, and boy, is he stinky! This upside-down parody of the tale of the Gingerbread Man brings humor, heart, and hilarious songs to our youngest actors as they learn the basics of storytelling, character creation, and ensemble-building to create the world of Stinky and his friends!
Fall start and end dates: September 14 – November 22, 2026
Tuition: $490
All rehearsals and performances take place at
Wolf Performing Arts Center
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During the first two rehearsals, performers will have a chance to display their acting, singing, and dancing skills through theatre games and moments from the show itself! As the directing teams get to know the performers, they will cast the show based on the best fit for the actors and the process.
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There are 3 casts: Square, Circle, and Triangle
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Square: Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm
Circle: Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm
Triangle: Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm -
Square: Monday, November 9, 2026 from 4:30-6pm & Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10-11:30am
Circle: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 4:30-6pm & Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 12-1:30pm
Triangle: Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 4:30-6pm & Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 2-3:30pm
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Square: Monday, November 16, 2026 from 4:30-6pm
Circle: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 4:30-6pm
Triangle: Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 4:30-6pm
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Square: Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 11am
Circle: Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 1pm
Triangle: Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 3pm
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• Three unique casts-Square (Mondays), Circle (Wednesdays) and Triangle (Thursdays)
• Two performances per cast
• Auditions within the rehearsal process
• Performed in Wolf PAC’s Black Box Theatre
• Led by a professional directing and technical team
• Complete with costumes, lighting, sound, & set
• Performed for a ticketed audience
Young actors in this program will:
• Develop skills as an ensemble: collaboration, discovery, confidence
• Embody a character using their physicality, voice, and imagination
• Learn the value of rehearsal and repetition to build smart theatre practices
Janine Merolla, Artistic Director
janine@wolfperformingartscenter.org
Please contact Janine with questions.
Mallory Rieger, Associate Artistic Director &
Assistant Camp Director
mallory.rieger@wolfperformingartscenter.org
Damien Figueras, Production Manager
damien.figueras@wolfperformingartscenter.org
“What stellar performances, indeed! I cannot express how deep my gratitude is for all of you and the guidance and encouragement you gave my daughter to shine. As a parent, seeing her step onto that stage and take ownership of her voice literally brought me to tears.”
-A Wolf PAC Parent