Programs for Teens

Devised Theater is a method of theater making where the performance is created collaboratively by its participants. We will use a variety of methods including movement exercises, improvisational techniques, and individual writings to create this piece of theater together, ending in a performance. This program provides a full production experience for teens. They not only develop their acting skills, they practice collaborating as a team, setting and working toward goals, and implementing their ideas. Teens in our program tell us that they love the friends they make as much as the fun they have!

6th-12th grade 

Mondays-Fridays

July 8th- August 2nd, 1-3pm

ENDS IN A PERFORMANCE

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“The directors are incredible, supportive, knowledgeable, empathetic people who pour their hearts into making the Verge an accepting and supportive place that literally saves lives.”

-Participant, 2023

“Thank you so much for the AMAZING welcoming space you have created for Bozeman teens. My teen had an incredible time in teen theater this fall. He made such beautiful, genuine, kind friendships. It is such a gift to see him find so much joy and confidence in theater. We are grateful for you and The Verge in his life, such a positive impact, you are truly changing lives!”

-Parent of Teen

The Play That Goes Wrong

Play by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer

Directed by jaelyn silvey & kate britton

This program provides a full production experience for middle and high school teens. They not only develop their acting skills, they practice collaborating as a team, setting and working toward goals, and implementing their ideas. Teens in our program tell us that they love the friends they make as much as the fun they have! This class will stage a full musical, giving students the opportunity to gain confidence by learning lines, blocking, music, choreography, etc. Culminating in a full production, Verge’s emphasis is always on process over product. We believe the lessons the students learn along the way are invaluable. Because we value community and collaboration, every teen who registered is guaranteed a role in the show. We work hard to find ensemble shows that offer a learning opportunity for every performer. We believe all teens have something important to share with their community, and we believe theater just so happens to be a great space to do so.

Teens Acting Out: Improv!

WITH SARA RIDER

Improv teaches teens to trust their ideas, to accept and support one another, and to turn mistakes into treasures. In our improv classes, teens meet once a week to practice improv skills and laugh... a lot! The eight week format gives us time to develop a supportive community, which is essential. Join us to discover the endless supply of ideas in each of us!