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Theater games make room for imagination, silliness, experimentation, and the freedom to try again.
THEATER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE · WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO
Theater for kids
who are still
finding their voice.
Play games. Make stories. Be weird. Build confidence. Brave Voices gives young people a welcoming place to explore theater without needing to be the loudest kid in the room.
Classes are offered through Woodland Park Parks & Recreation.
Registration is handled through the Parks & Recreation registration system.
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NOVEMBER 10, 12, 17, 19
BRAVE VOICES MUSICAL THEATER · AGES 11–14
Acting Through Song!
Singing is one thing, but telling a story while you sing? That’s where the magic happens!
In this focused class, your young performer will choose an audition-length song with the teacher and learn how to act it out truly. We’ll work as a group for energy and support, but we’ll also carve out one-on-one time to polish their piece until it’s stage-ready.
Whether your child dreams of the big stage or simply wants to try something new, they'll leave feeling prepared, proud, and ready for their next audition.
WHY BRAVE VOICES
PLAY · BELONG · GROW
Theater should feel like a place you can belong.
Some kids walk into a theater class already dreaming about the spotlight. Some are nervous. Some are hilarious at home and suddenly shy around strangers. All of them deserve a place in the room.
BELONG
Kids don't have to arrive confident or experienced. They can be exactly where they are and grow from there.
GROW
Along the way, students practice listening, teamwork, creativity, communication, and finding their voice.
PROGRAMS
WHAT WE OFFER
There is more than one way to love theater.
Brave Voices programs are designed to meet young performers where they are, from first-time theater kids to students ready to sharpen specific skills.
AGES 7–10 · EXPLORE
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Brave Voices Improv Act I
Games, scenes, characters, storytelling, and teamwork, all without a script.
AGES 11–14 · BUILD
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Brave Voices Improv Act II
Games, scenes, characters, storytelling, standup, and teamwork, all without a script.
AGES 7–10 · EXPLORE
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Acting Intensive Act I
Script work, character development, and monologues focusing on listening, reacting, memorization, and fun.
AGES 11–14 · BUILD
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Acting Intensive Act II
Scripted scene work and monologues focused on listening, reacting, memorization, and intentional storytelling.
AGES 7–10 · EXPLORE
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Musical Theater Act I
An introduction to singing, movement, stage vocabulary, ensemble work, and the joy of telling stories together.
AGES 11–14 · BUILD
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Musical Theater Act II
Storytelling through song. Learn to connect voice, movement, emotion, and character while preparing an audition piece.
AGES 7–14 · RETURNING PERFORMERS
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Throwback Camp
A celebration for veteran performers, revisiting favorite activities while giving returning students room to lead.
ABOUT
THE PERSON BEHIND THE CLASS
HI, I'M ELIO.
I just want kids to have a place to do theater.
Brave Voices Academy was created because I believe theater should be available to young people right here in our community—not only to kids who already know they want to be performers.
My goal is simple: create classes where kids can play, experiment, make friends, learn real theater skills, and leave feeling a little braver than when they walked in.
“Every kid deserves a place to explore, play, and feel accepted through theater, even if they never want to be a performer.”
— Elio Ashlie, Founder of Brave Voices Academy
FAQ
FOR PARENTS
Questions parents actually have.
My child has never done theater. Is that okay?
Absolutely. Brave Voices classes are designed to welcome beginners as well as kids with previous theater experience.
What if my child is shy?
That's okay too. Kids are never required to walk in already confident. Theater games give students small, playful ways to participate and build comfort over time.
Does my child have to audition?
No auditions are required for the current Brave Voices classes described on this site.
Where do I register?
Brave Voices classes are offered through Woodland Park Parks & Recreation, so registration is handled directly through their system.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Let's figure out if it's a fit.
Not sure which class is right for your kid? Want to know what a class is actually like? Send me an email.
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