Education
Youth Education
Curtain Up, Kids! Brunswick Little Theatre
“Stagestruck Studio 2026" - for Youngsters and Teens
WHAT: Stagestruck Studio is a theatre and drama class for pre-teens and teens sponsored as part of the educational outreach of Brunswick Little Theatre.
WHO: Students ages 11 through 18.
WHY: Students’ creativity and imagination will be inspired as they experience drama games, improvisation, vocal development, stage movement, and scene study. Collaboration with fellow Stagestruck “players” will enhance their self-confidence and broaden their circle of friends with an interest in drama.
WHEN: The class will meet Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Class will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026 to March 30, 2026.
WHERE: Classes will take place in the Ryan Tewell Studio located at Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road in Southport.
HOW: The class will be offered for a minimum of 7 students to a maximum of 12. The fee is $180 and is payable to Brunswick Little Theatre. All fees go toward the operation of the theatre. Registration can be completed below and requires a $40 nonrefundable deposit. Fees can also be paid by sending a check payable to Brunswick Little Theatre, PO Box 10625, Southport, NC. with Stagestruck in the memo line. Balance of the fee is due at the first class. Registration closes August 20. Some scholarships are available for eligible applicants.
For more information, please email - DebbieSkillman@brunswicklittletheatre.com.
Instructor Debbie Skillman holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in music and is a career educator who holds National Board certification as a music educator. She founded the Stagestruck Players with BLT in 2006 as a youth performance division.
New Workshops for 2026!
Brunswick Little Theatre (BLT) is kicking off 2026 with a lineup of new workshops
designed for beginners ages 15-70!
The free workshop series will kick off with Set Design classes scheduled for January 24th and 25th from 10 am- 2 pm where you'll not only learn about set design but have the opportunity to put your new skills to work!
To participate, complete the Registration Form below. The registration deadline is Monday, January 19th.
Theatre Tech and Lighting Class
Brunswick Little Theatre combines theatre education, practical experience and LOTS of fun for all people of all ages. Contact us about our Theatre Tech and Lighting class which culminates in hands-on live theatre experience.
For additional information, contact BLT@brunswicklittletheatre.com
INSTRUCTORS
Deborah Skillman is a career music educator who holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees and received certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. She currently serves as the organist and choirmaster at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.
Her theater experiences include roles both on and offstage. She founded the youth performance division of BLT, the Stagestruck Players, in 2002, and the youth musical theater training program, Musical Theater Apprentices, in 2015, with colleague Bev Veenker. Debbie also serves on the Theatre Board of Directors.
Rosina Whitfield recently moved to Brunswick County after 16 years as the Artistic Director of the Drama Center in Greensboro NC. One of her specialties is making teenagers fall in love with Shakespeare. Her past responsibilities include the Director of Theatre Arts and Education at York Little Theatre in York, Pa where she performed and taught Shakespeare. She is from the Washington, DC area where she freelanced for many years. She has a degree in theatre from American University and studied Shakespeare in London, England.