The Firehouse Center for the Arts has been a cornerstone of our cultural community for over 34 years, earning a reputation for excellence in theatre and arts programming. At a time when arts funding is being cut from schools across the region, the need for accessible, high-quality theatre education outside the classroom has never been more urgent — and we are proud to meet that need.
Our education program provides a continuous path of creative growth for local youth, beginning with our PeeWee Players at just three years old and extending through after-school and vacation programs, Jr. shows, and teen opportunities up to age 17. This long-term engagement fosters not only artistic skills but also confidence, collaboration, and a deep appreciation for the arts — values that shape well-rounded, thoughtful young people.
In a community where many students may not otherwise have access to arts education, the Firehouse serves as both a sanctuary and a springboard — nurturing talent, sparking imagination, and building lifelong connections. This program isn’t just important — it’s essential.
Firehouse School Show Program
Fall - Mean Girls Teen Edition
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Adapted from Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This queen-bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd.
Winter - StarTots Education Program
The Firehouse Center for the Arts is very excited to announce the return of our Star Tots Vacation Program! This week will offer students ages 5-7 the opportunity to enjoy song, dance, games, crafts, and more! During that week, your students will come up with their very own fantastical story they’d like to tell and spend the week creating it. They will then have a final performance on Friday, February 20th at 1:00 PM. Please join us for a week of Musical Theatre fun!
Winter - PeeWee Players Education Program
The Firehouse Center for the Arts is thrilled for the return of our PeeWee Players Vacation Program! Designed specifically for children ages 3-4, this week-long adventure promises to be filled with song, dance, games, crafts, and endless fun. Throughout the week, your little ones will collaborate to create their own magical story, which they will showcase in a final performance on Friday, February 20th at 1:00 PM.
