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 production is Pilgrim's Progress
The Elementary production is the musical The Ant and the Grasshopper, but is contingent on interest and enrollment.
Please take a moment to fill out this quick form. We’ve added a button on every tab so it’s easy to find.
Submitting the form doesn’t commit you to anything—it simply keeps you informed about upcoming events and opportunities, including those open to non‑registered students.
Your response also helps us measure interest in the Elementary production, which requires a minimum of 30 students.
See the Program Details page for more insights.
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 completely non‑committal—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.
July 2 - Q+A, Supper & Swing Dance
Sebald House 1916 W 850 N, West Lafayette, IN
4:00 PM Informal Q+A (come chat with us)
5:30 PM Supper
6:30 PM Swing Dance
Everyone welcome. No RSVP. No commitment. Come meet our group, enjoy a meal, and learn a few dance steps.
August 11 - Parents’ Info Meeting & Q+A
Upper Room Christian Fellowship
2234 Indian Trail Dr, West Lafayette
5pm
A short introduction to our homeschool theatre program & the January Drama Seminar Week.
Come learn what we do—no sign‑up required, just information and cookies!
Registration opens August 4 online. Attending the meeting is optional.
September 4 - Improv Game Night & Q+A
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 & Q+A
4:00 PM
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