In one action‑packed week, students partner with the Academy of Arts to rehearse and perform a full‑scale production while experiencing chapels, small groups, discipleship, and professional theatre training.
These seminars offer Christian schools and homeschool families a high‑quality drama experience with an eternal focus.
Redeem Theatre group in Lafayette, IN will host a Drama Seminar week with the Academy of Arts!
The Jr/Sr High (7th-12th grade) production is Pilgrim's Progress.
The Elementary production (1st-6th grade) is the musical The Ant and the Grasshopper.
Our One-Week Homeschool Drama Seminar Offers:
A Christian worldview and message
Professional training
Participation for all
Unique scripts and songs
Daily chapel/devotions
Main costumes provided
Hands‑on backstage training for high school (costuming, makeup, tech, sets, props)
Short‑term commitment
Free admission to performances
Minimal required parental involvement
Fun and fellowship with friends old and new
One full semester Drama Credit
Community Events
These optional community events give us a chance to serve families and build relationships as a new group. They are free, open to everyone, and friends are welcome!
In addition to Drama Seminar Week, we’ll host optional read‑throughs and other helpful opportunities to support students as they prepare for the experience.
See the information below and the Calendar page for activities & tentative dates.
September 4 - Improv Game Night
4:00 PM
Tippecanoe Amphitheater
A relaxed, beginner‑friendly evening of group improv games -no experience needed, just come ready to laugh and participate.
Stick around afterward for a brief info time and Q+A about our group.
October 8 - Actor’s Workshop:
How to Audition
5:45 PM (Time Updated 8/4/26)
Upper Room Christian Fellowship
2234 Indian Trail Dr, West Lafayette
A practical, open‑to‑all workshop on how to audition. No obligation to try out for our play.
Stay afterward for a short info time and Q+A about our group.
Read Throughs & Actor Workshops
(Optional)
We plan to offer four optional Read‑Throughs and Workshops before Drama Seminar Week for registered participants.
These are not mandatory but available for students who want extra preparation.
November
Read Through & Actor's Workshop
(Optional)
Time/Place TBD
December
Read Through & Actor's Workshop
(Optional)
Time/Place TBD
January
Read Through & Actor's Workshop
(Optional)
Time/Place TBD
January
Read Through & Actor's Workshop
(Optional)
Time/Place TBD