What is The Drama Spot?
The Drama Spot offers theatre classes to students of all ages, backgrounds, and interests in South Bend and the greater Michiana area. We partner with schools, daycares, and community centers to make sure that where ever YOU are, The Drama Spot is, too. Unlike traditional drama programs, The Drama Spot is not time-bound and does not hinge on a final production or performance opportunity. Instead, we lean into continuous learning, exploration at your own pace, and challenge by choice (with encouragement!).
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Returning Fall 2024!
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All Drama Spot lessons are aligned with state academic standards and education best practices.
The Drama Spot uses theatre as a tool to develop the person, instead of a person
as a tool to develop theatre.
It’s never too early or too late to craft and refine your communication.
No production deadline means you can join at any time and always feel welcome!
Theatre shines at any age
KINDER YEARS (3-5)
Theatre fosters creativity and imagination, laying a foundation for confident self-expression.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Theatre cultivates teamwork and communication skills, building a strong sense of community.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Theatre acts as a tool for self-discovery, boosting confidence and refining communication abilities.
HIGH SCHOOL
Theatre offers a supportive environment to discover unique strengths and embrace individuality.
BEYOND
Theatre is a vehicle for personal growth, fostering resilience, empathy, and a vibrant community spirit.
Our incredible teachers
About Ms. Liz
Liz Zimmerman (Founder) is a life-long theatre artist. Having spent her formative years at a 6-12 public performing arts school, Liz’s passion for theatre education runs deep. She believes in the power of theatre to unlock the potential in every human: young-at-heart and old-souls alike. Liz received her B.A. in Theatre from the University of Maryland and is an Indiana state licensed, experienced pK-12 Theatre Educator.
About Ms. Cassidy
Cassidy Vlietstra (Teaching Artist and Theatre Education Specialist) spent her young life performing on the stage. She recently reconnected with her love for theater through directing school musicals and performing in local plays. After spending the last few years teaching English in the middle school setting, Cassidy is very excited to step into the role of teaching theater and forming curriculum with the Drama Spot.
LIABILITY WAIVER AND PHOTO RELEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THIS IS A RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS — READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE AGREEING
By registering for programs, the Client certifies that they are the adult parent or guardian of the minor child(ren) enrolled in the program. They consent to his/her/their participation in dramatic and theatrical workshops ("Drama Class") located at the designated facility ("Location") and led by a qualified instructor from The Drama Spot ("Provider"). The Client understands and acknowledges that they are fully aware of and assume the risks (including but not limited to the risk of bodily injury, property loss or damage) of their minor child(ren)’s participation in Drama Class. They understand that the Provider shall have no responsibility to pay for medical treatment and related costs if said minor child is injured. Knowing the risks described above, the Client agrees, personally and on behalf of the minor child(ren) named in enrollment, to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding their minor child(ren)’s participation in Drama Class. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Client holds harmless and agrees to indemnify the Provider, its officers, directors, faculty, staff, volunteers, employees and agents, from and against any present or future claim, cause of action, loss or liability for injury to person or property, which said minor child may suffer or for which said minor child may be liable to any other person, related to said minor child’s participation in Drama Class, resulting from any cause whatsoever, and regardless of fault. The Client is at least eighteen years of age and has carefully read and freely agrees to these Liability Waiver and Release Terms and Conditions. They understand and agree that no oral or written representations can or will alter the contents of this document. The Client agrees that this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana.
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Client hereby consents to the publication and use of their child’s likeness (“Likeness”) for the purpose of promotion, publicity, advertising, or other manner or media by the Provider or any other representative authorized to act on behalf of the Provider. Likeness shall include, but not be limited to, photographs, sound and/or video recordings, films, broadcasts, brochures, publications, reports, web pages, promotional materials or any other audio-visual, electronic, printed, tangible work in any media or format, now known or hereafter to become known, and/or reproductions of any of these. The Client agrees that the actual material involved is and shall continue to be the property of the Provider and that neither they, nor their child, shall have any right of review or approval regarding the use of their child’s Likeness in such material. The Client hereby releases and holds harmless the Provider along with their respective employees, agents, affiliates, sponsors, or other representatives from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of the use of their child’s Likeness, in accordance with the terms of this release. They understand and agree that neither they, nor their child, will be compensated in any way for the use of their child’s Likeness by the Provider.