Welcome to Drama Kids of Guilderland
Here's everything you need to know about your child's Drama Kids class: from important dates, 1st day procedures, meet the teachers & more!
Classes are held Mondays at Christ's Church (4 Charles Blvd. Guilderland, NY 12084)
Enter through the doors on the right side of the building, not the front doors. For our younger Creative Dramatics students, dismissal is now held inside the building by their classroom, at the end of the hallway.
Enter through the doors on the right side of the building, not the front doors. For our younger Creative Dramatics students, dismissal is now held inside the building by their classroom, at the end of the hallway.
September 25 - 1st day of class!
October 9 - NO CLASS (Indigenous People Day)
October 30 - Halloween class
December 11 - Acting Academy Improv Night!
December 25 - NO CLASS (holiday break)
January 1 - NO CLASS (holiday break)
January 15 - Class is held ONLY for "Matilda" Musical Theatre Rehearsal (MLK Jr. Day)
January 18-20 - "TAKE 2" Matilda Jr. Performances
(held at University at Albany's Arena Theatre, times TBD*)
January 22 - Mystery Under The Silver Screen Creative Dramatics Performance!
(held at Christ's Church during regular class times)
January 29 - MAKE-UP DAY**
(February 1 - For families on the Semi-Annual payment plan 2nd payment is charged)
February 5 - Start of Spring Session
February 19 - NO CLASS (Mid-Winter Recess)
April 1 - NO CLASS (Spring Recess)
April 8 - MAKE-UP DAY
May 27 - YES class! Final Dress Rehearsal at Christ's Church (Memorial Day)
SPRING PERFORMANCE WEEKEND at the EGG: May 30-June 2, 2024
(TAKE 2 Creative Dramatics & Musical Theatre Academy performances)
Exact Spring Performance Day & Time at the Egg TBA.*
*Please notify us ASAP if your child has any major conflicts Performance weekends (i.e. graduation, recital, prom, wedding, etc.). We will do everything in our power to accommodate your conflict, however, requests are taken on a FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE basis.
**MAKE-UP DAYS: Are reserved in case of cancelled classes due to weather, staffing, or other unforeseen conflicts. Class will NOT be held on those days, unless announced otherwise.
October 9 - NO CLASS (Indigenous People Day)
October 30 - Halloween class
December 11 - Acting Academy Improv Night!
December 25 - NO CLASS (holiday break)
January 1 - NO CLASS (holiday break)
January 15 - Class is held ONLY for "Matilda" Musical Theatre Rehearsal (MLK Jr. Day)
January 18-20 - "TAKE 2" Matilda Jr. Performances
(held at University at Albany's Arena Theatre, times TBD*)
January 22 - Mystery Under The Silver Screen Creative Dramatics Performance!
(held at Christ's Church during regular class times)
January 29 - MAKE-UP DAY**
(February 1 - For families on the Semi-Annual payment plan 2nd payment is charged)
February 5 - Start of Spring Session
February 19 - NO CLASS (Mid-Winter Recess)
April 1 - NO CLASS (Spring Recess)
April 8 - MAKE-UP DAY
May 27 - YES class! Final Dress Rehearsal at Christ's Church (Memorial Day)
SPRING PERFORMANCE WEEKEND at the EGG: May 30-June 2, 2024
(TAKE 2 Creative Dramatics & Musical Theatre Academy performances)
Exact Spring Performance Day & Time at the Egg TBA.*
*Please notify us ASAP if your child has any major conflicts Performance weekends (i.e. graduation, recital, prom, wedding, etc.). We will do everything in our power to accommodate your conflict, however, requests are taken on a FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE basis.
**MAKE-UP DAYS: Are reserved in case of cancelled classes due to weather, staffing, or other unforeseen conflicts. Class will NOT be held on those days, unless announced otherwise.
Meet your Teachers!
Click this link to learn more about your child's team of DKI Teachers & Teacher Apprentices:
Take 2 Creative Dramatics:
Deanna Stickles-Bach (aka "Drama Mama")
Jr. & Sr. Acting Academies:
Jillian Becker, Artistic Director
Kristyn Youngblood, Director of Operations
Teaching Assistants:
Sierra, Kiley, Nick, Bella, & Narissa
Click this link to learn more about your child's team of DKI Teachers & Teacher Apprentices:
Take 2 Creative Dramatics:
Deanna Stickles-Bach (aka "Drama Mama")
Jr. & Sr. Acting Academies:
Jillian Becker, Artistic Director
Kristyn Youngblood, Director of Operations
Teaching Assistants:
Sierra, Kiley, Nick, Bella, & Narissa
Drama Kids 101
Click any of the tabs below for a crash course in Drama Kids! A great resource for our new families or a refresher for our returning ones.
Click any of the tabs below for a crash course in Drama Kids! A great resource for our new families or a refresher for our returning ones.
Want to watch your child's class in action?
Check out our YouTube page for a sneak peek inside our "dramatic" classrooms!
youtube.com/DramaKidsAlbany
Check out our YouTube page for a sneak peek inside our "dramatic" classrooms!
youtube.com/DramaKidsAlbany