Ranking: Value - Unknown; Dad Fun Factor - 2 out of 5; Kid Fun Factor - 4 out of 5
Jack was invited to a friend from school's birthday this weekend. The party was held at the little known (to us) Steel Beam Theater in downtown St. Charles, IL. When I say downtown I mean it. It's right on the Fox River on Main Street right on the West Bank. It's a small place, maybe 150 seats. There is parking in the the rear and across the street along the river. Jack, 4, was invited to the party of a Montessori school mate. Typically it's not meant for kids this age but they made an exception because of the school. Here's the low-down. They serve cake and do presents at the start and load them up with a little sugar. Then a theatre "ring leader" sets the kids up with some fun games. The the real fun begins. 
They bring the kids into the stage area, teach them the basics of a short play (a pirate play this time) and they rehearse. Mom's hang out watching and encouraging (maybe a little too much). In the end they put on the play and the kids all get fun t-shirts. For kids into acting and performing, like ours are, this is gold. Jack was really into it and we would really encourage it. Not sure if it beats a bouncy place at this age but we're thinking about doing it again.
They bring the kids into the stage area, teach them the basics of a short play (a pirate play this time) and they rehearse. Mom's hang out watching and encouraging (maybe a little too much). In the end they put on the play and the kids all get fun t-shirts. For kids into acting and performing, like ours are, this is gold. Jack was really into it and we would really encourage it. Not sure if it beats a bouncy place at this age but we're thinking about doing it again.
I'm not sure what the story is with the theatre in general. I asked around work if anyone from the St. Charles area had heard of it and they had nice things to say. So maybe we'll go for some mommy/daddy time one evening. Give it a try.
Check out the website at: http://www.steelbeamtheatre.com/
1 comment:
Great post Daddy. Better than I could have written! I'd love to go there on a date with ya! I'll give you the brochure.
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