Mountain View Prevention Services

Super Stage

SuperStage is a summer program that presents an opportunity for children to be introduced to the theater experience. For several years, MVPS has partnered with BRCS, LACS and SLCS by providing 2 interns to assist the school directors with their respective productions. MVPS has received funding to hire these 2 interns through the Pratt Northam Foundations’ Summer Workership Program.

Children participating in SuperStage learn about auditioning, acting, designing stage sets and props, and making costumes. The program runs for six weeks culminating with the show date. Participants experience first hand all that is involved in producing a theatrical play.

This is an experience where cooperation and creativity take place, self –esteem and friendships develop.

In 2009, six performances took place with each performance hosting an audience of 150 – 200 people. In addition to the Pratt Northam Foundation grant for the interns, the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program has made an annual contribution towards supplies. The children involved in SuperStage also take part in the Lewis County Fair parade.