A Christ-centered environment where students develop confidence, creativity, communication skills, and artistic excellence through acting, voice, and movement.
mission
The Woodland Fine Arts Academy Theatre Program exists to develop confident, expressive performers who use their voices, bodies, and imaginations to tell meaningful stories. Rooted in a Christ-centered environment, we aim to cultivate excellence in acting, collaboration, and communication while encouraging students to glorify God through creative expression on and off the stage.
our programs
Performance Based
Behind the Scenes
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Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre program combines acting, voice, and dance training in a Christ-centered environment. Students spend the Fall Semester developing technical skills and the Spring Semester applying those skills in our annual musical production.
2027 production
alice in wonderland jr.
Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into a whimsical world of curious characters, unexpected adventures, and imaginative storytelling. Students enrolled in the Musical Theatre program will participate in this exciting Spring Production.
WFA Theatre prioritizes the word of God by incorporating Biblical principles and themes into every story we engage with.
WFA Theatre prioritizes the word of God by incorporating Biblical principles and themes into every story we engage with.
How It Works
Fall Semester (August-December)
Students train in:
- Acting
- Voice
- Dance & Movement
Spring Semester (January–May)
Students apply their training through our production focused content, then perform in our annual musical production: Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
MUSICAL THEATRE 1
K-2nd Grade | Entry Class | 45 Minutes
A fun and engaging introduction to musical theatre through acting, voice, and dance & movement. Students build confidence, creativity, and stage awareness while developing foundational performance skills.
Production Experience
Monday's Level 1:
Featured Ensemble Number: The Golden Afternoon
Character Group: Flowers
Thursday's Level 1:
Featured Ensemble Number: Adventure is a Wonderful Thing
Character Group: Caterpillars
This class participates in 1 dress rehearsal and 1 show.
A fun and engaging introduction to musical theatre through acting, voice, and dance & movement. Students build confidence, creativity, and stage awareness while developing foundational performance skills.
Production Experience
Monday's Level 1:
Featured Ensemble Number: The Golden Afternoon
Character Group: Flowers
- Featured ensemble musical theatre number
- One production costume
Thursday's Level 1:
Featured Ensemble Number: Adventure is a Wonderful Thing
Character Group: Caterpillars
- Featured ensemble musical theatre number
- One production costume
This class participates in 1 dress rehearsal and 1 show.
beginner musical theatre
3rd-12th Grades | Entry Class | 55 Minutes
Designed for students who are new to theatre, Beginning Musical Theatre provides a welcoming introduction to acting, voice, and dance & movement. Students will build confidence, creativity, and stage awareness while developing foundational performance skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: The Caucus Race
Character Group: Sea Life
This class participates in 1 dress rehearsal and 1 show.
Designed for students who are new to theatre, Beginning Musical Theatre provides a welcoming introduction to acting, voice, and dance & movement. Students will build confidence, creativity, and stage awareness while developing foundational performance skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: The Caucus Race
Character Group: Sea Life
- Featured ensemble musical theatre number
- One additional non-speaking ensemble scene
- One production costume
- One prop
This class participates in 1 dress rehearsal and 1 show.
MUSICAL THEATRE 2
Teacher Assessed | 55 Minutes
Students continue developing acting, voice, and dance & movement skills while gaining confidence as performers. Emphasis is placed on character development, stage presence, and collaboration.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: I'm Late
Character Group: Clocks
This class participates in 1 dress rehearsal and 1 show.
Students continue developing acting, voice, and dance & movement skills while gaining confidence as performers. Emphasis is placed on character development, stage presence, and collaboration.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: I'm Late
Character Group: Clocks
- Featured ensemble musical theatre number
- One additional non-speaking ensemble scene
- One production costume
- One prop
This class participates in 1 dress rehearsal and 1 show.
MUSICAL THEATRE 3
Teacher Assessed | 55 Minutes
Students deepen their performance training through expanded character work, vocal development, movement, and storytelling. Instruction focuses on strengthening confidence, stage presence, and performance quality.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: The Unbirthday Song
Character Group: Birthday Party Guests
This class participates in 2 dress rehearsals and 2 shows.
Students deepen their performance training through expanded character work, vocal development, movement, and storytelling. Instruction focuses on strengthening confidence, stage presence, and performance quality.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: The Unbirthday Song
Character Group: Birthday Party Guests
- Featured ensemble musical theatre number
- Two additional non-speaking ensemble scenes
- One production costume
- One prop
This class participates in 2 dress rehearsals and 2 shows.
MUSICAL THEATRE 4
Teacher Assessed | 55 Minutes
Students refine acting, voice, and dance & movement skills while developing greater independence and artistic responsibility. Training focuses on performance technique, character development, and preparation for advanced opportunities.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: Painting the Roses Red
Character Group: Royal Cardsmen
This class participates in 2 dress rehearsals and 2 shows.
Students refine acting, voice, and dance & movement skills while developing greater independence and artistic responsibility. Training focuses on performance technique, character development, and preparation for advanced opportunities.
Production Experience
Featured Ensemble Number: Painting the Roses Red
Character Group: Royal Cardsmen
- Featured ensemble musical theatre number
- Three additional non-speaking ensemble scenes
- Two production costumes
- Two props
This class participates in 2 dress rehearsals and 2 shows.
Musical Theatre Placement
Level 1 is designed for students in K-2nd Grades.
Beginner Musical Theatre is for new-to-theatre students in 3rd-12th Grades.
Levels 2-4 Placement is determined by instructor assessment and may consider:
Returning students should follow this past season's teacher placements that were sent via email.
New students with experience:
If your child is in 3rd-12th Grades and has previous experience in the specific class style within our program, please email [email protected] with detailed explanation of students skills and experience.
Please include the following when emailing about placement:
1. Child's age
2. Grade entering into
3. Previous musical theatre experience, including past facilities, years of training
4. Any recent video of child in class or performance.
This does not apply to Level 1.
Beginner Musical Theatre is for new-to-theatre students in 3rd-12th Grades.
Levels 2-4 Placement is determined by instructor assessment and may consider:
- Age
- Previous theatre experience
- Performance readiness
- Classroom maturity
- Skill development
Returning students should follow this past season's teacher placements that were sent via email.
New students with experience:
If your child is in 3rd-12th Grades and has previous experience in the specific class style within our program, please email [email protected] with detailed explanation of students skills and experience.
Please include the following when emailing about placement:
1. Child's age
2. Grade entering into
3. Previous musical theatre experience, including past facilities, years of training
4. Any recent video of child in class or performance.
This does not apply to Level 1.
additional theatre offerings
performance based
beginner acting
3rd-12th Grades | 55 Minutes
Designed for students who love storytelling, character creation, and performance. Acting students will explore improvisation, scene work, character development, stage presence, and performance techniques in a fun and supportive environment.
Performance Opportunity:
Students will participate in an informal end-of-season showcase (shared with the Improv class) for family and friends.
No singing or dance experience required.
Designed for students who love storytelling, character creation, and performance. Acting students will explore improvisation, scene work, character development, stage presence, and performance techniques in a fun and supportive environment.
Performance Opportunity:
Students will participate in an informal end-of-season showcase (shared with the Improv class) for family and friends.
No singing or dance experience required.
improv
6th-12th Grades | 55 Minutes
Perfect for students who enjoy creativity, quick thinking, and making bold choices. Through interactive improv games, character development, and collaborative storytelling, students will learn to trust their instincts, work as a team, and confidently perform without a script. Every class is filled with laughter, creativity, and opportunities to grow as a performer.
Performance Opportunity:
Students will participate in an informal end-of-season showcase (shared with the Beginner Acting class) for family and friends.
No singing or dance experience required.
Perfect for students who enjoy creativity, quick thinking, and making bold choices. Through interactive improv games, character development, and collaborative storytelling, students will learn to trust their instincts, work as a team, and confidently perform without a script. Every class is filled with laughter, creativity, and opportunities to grow as a performer.
Performance Opportunity:
Students will participate in an informal end-of-season showcase (shared with the Beginner Acting class) for family and friends.
No singing or dance experience required.
behind the scenes
Costume internship
9th-12th Grades | Internship
No fees required.
Costume Internship Program: Alice in Wonderland (Grades 9–12)
The Theatre Department is seeking experienced and creative students in grades 9–12 to join our Costume Internship Program for Alice in Wonderland.
This internship is designed for students with prior experience in sewing, costume construction, fashion design, cosplay, crafting, or related artistic fields. Apprentices will work closely with the Costume Director to help bring the world of Wonderland to life through creative costume projects.
Interns will:
Season Focus:
Ideal candidates are dependable, self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who can manage deadlines and work independently.
Eligibility: Grades 9–12
Experience Required
Limited positions available
No fees required.
Costume Internship Program: Alice in Wonderland (Grades 9–12)
The Theatre Department is seeking experienced and creative students in grades 9–12 to join our Costume Internship Program for Alice in Wonderland.
This internship is designed for students with prior experience in sewing, costume construction, fashion design, cosplay, crafting, or related artistic fields. Apprentices will work closely with the Costume Director to help bring the world of Wonderland to life through creative costume projects.
Interns will:
- Expand upon costume design ideas and concepts
- Complete assigned projects independently
- Work with a variety of materials and mixed media
- Meet 1-2 times per week
- Develop skills in costume construction, alterations, and specialty pieces
Season Focus:
- Fall: Recreational costumes focus
- Spring: Lead Cast costumes focus
Ideal candidates are dependable, self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who can manage deadlines and work independently.
Eligibility: Grades 9–12
Experience Required
Limited positions available
scenic design team
Grades 6–12 | Internship
No fees required
The Scenic Design Team is designed for creative students who are interested in the behind-the-scenes process of bringing a theatrical production to life. Working alongside the Scenic Designer, students will assist with prop development, scenic painting, projection preparation, visual research, and production work days throughout the season.
Team members may be given independent projects, help prepare materials for work days, and contribute to the creative problem-solving that helps transform ideas into stage-ready scenery and props. Meetings will be scheduled as needed based on project timelines and production needs.
This opportunity is ideal for students who enjoy building, painting, crafting, designing, and collaborating as part of a production team.
Eligibility: Grades 6–12
Application Required
Limited Positions Available
No fees required
The Scenic Design Team is designed for creative students who are interested in the behind-the-scenes process of bringing a theatrical production to life. Working alongside the Scenic Designer, students will assist with prop development, scenic painting, projection preparation, visual research, and production work days throughout the season.
Team members may be given independent projects, help prepare materials for work days, and contribute to the creative problem-solving that helps transform ideas into stage-ready scenery and props. Meetings will be scheduled as needed based on project timelines and production needs.
This opportunity is ideal for students who enjoy building, painting, crafting, designing, and collaborating as part of a production team.
Eligibility: Grades 6–12
Application Required
Limited Positions Available
tech crew
7th-12th Grades
The Tech Crew is for students who are interested in the behind-the-scenes operations that help bring a production to life. Crew members may assist with set moves, prop organization, backstage transitions, projections, scene changes, and other production support responsibilities during rehearsals and performances.
Because backstage positions directly impact the success and safety of a production, Tech Crew participation is considered a leadership opportunity. Students are expected to demonstrate responsibility, focus, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
Applications are currently open for the 2027 production season and will remain open through Jan 2027.
All interested students are encouraged to apply; however, submitting an application does not guarantee placement.
Applications will be reviewed in February once the specific needs of the production have been determined.
Due to limited positions, placement decisions will be based on factors such as age, experience, interest, maturity, reliability, previous participation (if applicable), and the needs of the show.
All applicants will be notified in February regarding their application status and any available Tech Crew positions.
*Tech Crew is required to be at all tech, dress, and shows. Please see specific dates inside the application below.*
Eligibility: Grades 7–12
Application Required
Limited Positions Available
The Tech Crew is for students who are interested in the behind-the-scenes operations that help bring a production to life. Crew members may assist with set moves, prop organization, backstage transitions, projections, scene changes, and other production support responsibilities during rehearsals and performances.
Because backstage positions directly impact the success and safety of a production, Tech Crew participation is considered a leadership opportunity. Students are expected to demonstrate responsibility, focus, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
Applications are currently open for the 2027 production season and will remain open through Jan 2027.
All interested students are encouraged to apply; however, submitting an application does not guarantee placement.
Applications will be reviewed in February once the specific needs of the production have been determined.
Due to limited positions, placement decisions will be based on factors such as age, experience, interest, maturity, reliability, previous participation (if applicable), and the needs of the show.
All applicants will be notified in February regarding their application status and any available Tech Crew positions.
*Tech Crew is required to be at all tech, dress, and shows. Please see specific dates inside the application below.*
Eligibility: Grades 7–12
Application Required
Limited Positions Available
wfa theatre company
6th-12th Grades | Audition-Based
Theatre Company is the advanced training and leadership track within the WFA Theatre Department for students seeking a deeper commitment to the performing arts.
Members receive additional training in acting, voice, and movement while developing leadership skills, artistic responsibility, and a strong sense of community rooted in Christ-centered values.
Theatre Company is the advanced training and leadership track within the WFA Theatre Department for students seeking a deeper commitment to the performing arts.
Members receive additional training in acting, voice, and movement while developing leadership skills, artistic responsibility, and a strong sense of community rooted in Christ-centered values.
why theatre?
Theatre education helps students:
- Build confidence and self-expression
- Develop communication and public speaking skills
- Strengthen creativity and problem-solving abilities
- Learn teamwork, discipline, and responsibility
- Grow empathy through storytelling and character development
WFA Theatre Show History
'26-'27 theatre show dates
musical: alice in wonderland, jr
- Dress Rehearsal - Theatre Company, Levels 3 and 4
- Tuesday, April 27th
- 4:30-9:30pm - Theatre Company
- 5:00-8:00pm - Levels 3 and 4
- Dress Rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform in the production.
- Tuesday, April 27th
- Dress Rehearsal - All Musical Theatre Classes
- Thursday, April 29th
- 4:30-9:30pm Theatre Company
- 5:00-8:00pm Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 & Beginner
- Dress Rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform in the production.
- Thursday, April 29th
- Theatre Shows
- Friday, April 29th, 10am School Show - Theatre Company
- Friday, April 29th, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Show, Dinner Theatre -Theatre Company
- Saturday, May 1st, 1:30pm: All Musical Theatre Classes
- Saturday, May 1st, 6:30pm: Levels 3 and 4 & Theatre Company
theatre showcase
Beginner Acting & Improv Classes
Thursday, April 22nd, 7pm in The Loft
Thursday, April 22nd, 7pm in The Loft
