Make Believe & Beyond is the reimagining of a story, or collection of stories, told on stage, often with the help of a narrator. Here at Backstory we use the Make Believe & Beyond model which embraces actor's unique storytelling abilities, building confidence and encouraging skill aquisition.

This fall BackStory Theatre's Make Believe and Beyond classes will explore the Two Sides to Every Story. Classes will pair up to tell the same tale from two different viewpoints. One class will create their version of the story from the viewpoint of the story's traditional hero. Meanwhile, the other class will create their version from a different character’s perspective. We’re excited to explore how familiar stories can shift with different protagonists.

At the Fall Showcase, October 21st, the paired classes will present their tales back-to-back. Each performance will show how different viewpoints create Two Sides to Every Story. Each class with perform twice at the showcase.

The kindergarten class will pair with the third through fifth graders and will explore the tale of The Princess and the Frog or The Frog Prince. The first and second graders paired with the sixth through eighth graders will create their versions of Three Billy Goats Gruff or A Troll Tale.

Class Schedule

September 12th to October 19th

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15 pm

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Wellspring: A Gathering Place home of BackStory Theatre

300 Nickel St #6 Broomfield, CO 80020

October 21st Performance Schedule

9:15 am to 12:00 pm - Princess and the Frog or The Frog Prince

12:30 pm to 3:15 pm - The Three Billy Goats Gruff or A Troll Tale

3:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Writing & Scene Studies and Improv!

Fall Showcase Performance Times

10 am Princess and the Frog or The Frog Prince - 1st performance

11:15 am Princess and the Frog or The Frog Prince - 2nd Performance

1:15 pm The Three Billy Goats Gruff or A Troll Tale - 1st Performance

2:30 pm The Three Bill Goats Gruff or A Troll Tale - 2nd Performance

4:15 pm Writing & Scene Studies and Improv! - 1st Performance

5:45 pm Writing & Scene Studies and Improv! - 2nd Performance

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Wellspring: A Gathering Place home of BackStory Theatre

300 Nickel St #6 Broomfield, CO 80020

Make Believe and Beyond looks a little different at different levels. 

K-2nd grade - This is our classic MBB. Students learn the aspects of what makes a story, then apply those literacy skills to creating their own story inspired by the given theme, folk or fairy tale. Then with the help of a narrator these students perform their 5-10 minute play on stage.

3-5th grade - This builds on our original MBB format, then deepening a student's story telling tool kit and developing their performing skills. These 10 - 20 minute plays may or may not have the assistance of a narrator. 

6-12th grade - This takes the MBB model to another level, utilizing divising, improv, and collaborative storytelling techniques tailored to the levels and interests of the performers enrolled in the class. Divised theater is community building in order to tell stories that matter to a group of performers and their surrounding community at large. The process typically starts with community building, team building, and trust building. Then the next step is content creation, utilizing improv, art, drawing, music, photography (anything really). This guides a script writing process that can include more improv and a rehearsal process that is also really fluid producing a theatrical work of any size or length that is fun, throught provoking, and meaningful. 

The most important thing to know, is all Make Believe & Beyond Classes are about telling your story through your performance, through your contributions, and through any story old or new we choose to tell as a community. 

Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15 pm at BackStory Theatre (300 Nickel St #6 Broomfield, CO 80020 - we're tucked into the northeast corner between large signs for "Arcade" and "Fitness")

Students should wear clothes they can move freely in and closed-toed shoes
Flip-flops and other slip-on shoes present tripping hazards in class. If your class requires other clothing, please take note in the class description.

Please bring a WATER BOTTLE, and if applicable, bring a pencil, and highlighter to every class.
If your class is scripted, once scripts are distributed, they should also be brought to every class. Any materials you are provided, or are asked to bring, should be brought to every class.

Class details, such as performances or other information, will be sent by the directing team during the class week to the email used to register for class.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND SNACKS WITH NUTS OR ANYTHING "CRUMBLY".
WATER ONLY - SUGARY & DYED BEVERAGES MAY DAMAGE COSTUMES & PROPS.

Students will be asked to provide their own solid black shoes or dance shoes as prescribed by your teacher (no sneakers, please) for performance night and any baselayer (leggings/shorts/shirt) to wear under their costume. Costumes & props provided by BackStory, unless otherwise stated by your teacher.
PLEASE SAVE THIS INFORMATION & CLASS DATES/TIMES WHEN REGISTERING.
Please be mindful of prompt drop-off and pick-up times as late arrivals negatively impact the entire cast and late pick-ups may prevent instructors from meeting other evening performance and teaching obligations.
Please review our COVID policies for health and safety prior to class at www.backstorytheatre.org.