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In Once Upon a Parable, storytellers take you on a fun, lighthearted and poignant journey through some of Jesus’ most familiar parables and culminates in a beautiful reminder of Christ’s love for us on the cross.
Fall Semester Performances
Fall Semester Performances
Lansing: November 1, 2025
Lansing: November 1, 2025
Kalamazoo: November 8, 2025
Kalamazoo: November 8, 2025
Spring Semester Performances
Spring Semester Performances
Grand Rapids: March 14, 2026
Register below!
Register below!
Participant Information
Participant Information
2ND STAGE is a program for students 9-12.
Students ages 9-12 as of September 1 are eligible for both fall and spring shows.
Students who are 9 by January 1 can join the spring show.
How are 2ND STAGE shows different from Mainstage shows?
Performances are under an hour long and have limited sets, props, and costumes.
Parents are not required to serve on committees or sell ads to support the show. Although the performance is important, the purpose is actor development.
There are approximately 8 weekly rehearsals prior to show (some variation for each production).
There is one performance date with two shows. Ticket prices for the performances are $3 (immediate family members receive free tickets to one performance).
Are there auditions?
Sign up via the website.
Everyone who signs up will receive a role.
Auditions for specific roles will be held on the first rehearsal day for each show.
Space is limited to 70 students per city.
Tuition Rates for StageWorks
Tuition Rates for StageWorks
Tuition for StageWorks is based upon the number of students for which a family is registering. The amount of "students" applies across StageWorks (1ST STAGE and 2ND STAGE) but NOT Mainstage tuition.
Refunds are possible within 10 days of registering. After 10 days, a 50% refund will be available until the first rehearsal.
Tuition includes a show t-shirt for each cast member and complimentary tickets to one performance for immediate family.
Tuition is due at the time of registration.
1 student rate: $250
2 students rate: $225/child when purchased together ($450 total)
3 students rate: $200/child when purchased together ($600 total)
4 students rate: $175/child when purchased together ($700 total)
5+ students rate: $150/child when purchased together
Rate adjustments for additional students, cancellations, refunds will only be accommodated within 10 days of purchase.
Rate adjustments for additional students, cancellations, refunds will only be accommodated within 10 days of purchase.
After 10 days, additional purchases cannot be combined for a discount, and will be billed at the listed rate. After 10 days, cancellations will be refunded 50% of the tuition paid. There will be no refunds following the first rehearsal date.
After 10 days, additional purchases cannot be combined for a discount, and will be billed at the listed rate. After 10 days, cancellations will be refunded 50% of the tuition paid. There will be no refunds following the first rehearsal date.
We encourage you to DELAY registering if some aspect is still unknown (for instance if a family member is waiting to see if cast in a Mainstage show) so you can take full advantage of the discounts upon registration.
We encourage you to DELAY registering if some aspect is still unknown (for instance if a family member is waiting to see if cast in a Mainstage show) so you can take full advantage of the discounts upon registration.
2025-2026 Times and Locations
2025-2026 Times and Locations
Lansing
Lansing
Rehearsals:
Fridays, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
September 5-October 24
Liberty Church, 12745 Georgia Ave, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, October 31, 12:00pm-5:00pm at Charlotte Performing Arts Center
Shows: Saturday, November 1, 4pm & 6:30pm at Charlotte Performing Arts Center
NOTE: Students enrolling in 2ND STAGE and also auditioning for Annie should register and pay for 2ND STAGE as usual. If cast in a role for Annie, you will receive a discount code for $75 off mainstage tuition.
Please note that participation in the mainstage show does require a significant parent commitment that 2ND STAGE shows do not require.
Mainstage scheduling will take into account those participating in 2ND STAGE.
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo
Rehearsals:
Thursdays, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
September 18-November 6
Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N 26th St, Kalamazoo 49048
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, November 7, 3:30pm - 8:30pm at Comstock Community Auditorium
Shows: Saturday, November 8, 4pm & 6:30pm at Comstock Community Auditorium
NOTE: Students enrolling in 2ND STAGE and also auditioning for The Clockmaker's Daughter should register and pay for 2ND STAGE as usual. If cast in a role for The Clockmaker's Daughter, you will receive a discount code for $75 off mainstage tuition.
Please note that participation in the mainstage show does require a significant parent commitment that 2ND STAGE shows do not require.
Mainstage scheduling will take into account those participating in 2ND STAGE.
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays, 9:00am - 11:30am
January 13-March 10
Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 60th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
Dress Rehearsal: March 13, 3:30pm-8:30pm at Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center
Shows: March 14, 4pm & 6:30pm at Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center
NOTE: Students enrolling in 2ND STAGE and also auditioning for Honk! should register and pay for 2ND STAGE as usual. If cast in a role for Honk!, you will receive a discount code for $75 off mainstage tuition.
Please note that participation in the mainstage show does require a significant parent commitment that 2ND STAGE shows do not require.
Mainstage scheduling will take into account those participating in 2ND STAGE.
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