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spring small group voice lessons

Participants in CCT's small group voice lessons will increase their musicality and vocal skills in a small group setting of 3-6 participants per class. Instruction will be tailored to the group's age level as well as each individual's strengths and areas for improvement.​

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Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55024)

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IMPORTANT: A minimum of three students are required in each class in order to run the class. If the minimum number of students is not reached for a given class, the class will be canceled and the fee will be refunded. 

Grades 1-3​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 4 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Mon. 6:00pm-6:50pm

  • Dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4

  • Class Cost: $110​

Grades 4-6​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 4 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Mon. 5:00pm-5:50pm

  • Dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4

  • Class Cost: $110​

Grades 7-12​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 4 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Mon. 4:00pm-4:50pm

  • Dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4

  • Class Cost: $110​

summer small group voice lessons

Participants in CCT's small group voice lessons will increase their musicality and vocal skills in a small group setting of 3-6 participants per class. Instruction will be tailored to the group's age level as well as each individual's strengths and areas for improvement.​

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Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55024)

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IMPORTANT: A minimum of three students are required in each class in order to run the class. If the minimum number of students is not reached for a given class, the class will be canceled and the fee will be refunded. 

Ages 4-6​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 8 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Tues. 9:20-9:50am

  • Dates: June 9, 16, 13, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4

  • Class Cost: $200​

Ages 7-9​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 8 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Thurs. 9:00-9:50

  • Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6

  • Class Cost: $240​

Ages 10-12​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 8 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Tues. 10:00-10:50am

  • Dates: June 9, 16, 13, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4

  • Class Cost: $240​

Ages 10-12​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 8 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Thurs. 10:00-10:50

  • Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6

  • Class Cost: $240​

Ages 13-18​

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  • Instructor: Courtnie DeGrand

  • Duration: 8 sessions, 50 mins each

  • Day/Time: Thurs. 11:00-11:50

  • Dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6

  • Class Cost: $240​

character camp (acting for ages 7-11)

Open to participants ages 7-11. Ignite your imagination and practice your acting skills with the introduction of CCT's character camps! This multi-day camp will take theatre explorers on a journey of what it means to build various types of characters commonly seen in the world of theatre. Participants will explore one character type each day (Hero, Villain, Animal, and Ensemble Characters). With the help of their instructor, aspiring actors will view examples of each character type, practice building their own character within each type, and put their skills to the test with acting games, lines, and dialogue.

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Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55024)

  • Instructor: Rachel Eubanks

  • Duration: 4 sessions, each lasting 3 hours

  • Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Days: Monday-Thursday

  • Class Dates: June 15, 16, 17, 18

  • Class Cost: $140

acting intensive (for ages 12-18)

Open to participants ages 12-18. This four-day summer intensive is recommended for new and experienced actors who want to finesse their understanding of the art of acting, and all that it entails. (Actors enrolled in year-round Acting Academy should NOT register for this class.)

 

Participants will take a deep-dive into five areas of acting. Each class will include; studying the acting topic for that day, reviewing examples, and practicing the skills learned. Each course will also give participants the opportunity to share opinions and ask questions. The four topics being studied during this multi-day intensive are;

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  • Acting Alone

  • Delivering Monologues

  • Prop Use

  • Being an Actor who Director's Love to Work With

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Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55024)

  • Instructor: Rachel Eubanks

  • Duration: 4 sessions, each lasting 3 hours

  • Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

  • Days: Monday-Thursday

  • Class Dates: June 15, 16, 17, 18

  • Class Cost: $140

prop making craft camp (for ages 7-18)

Ever wonder how props for theatre productions are planned and made? CCT's create and craft camp takes student artists through the process of brainstorming, designing, and building theatre productions style props. Props for this camp will fall under the theme "castle magic" and include prop items that may be used in mid-evil, fairy-tale, or fantasy themed productions.

 

A good portion of this camp will be spent on individual creation, so an ability to work on your own (with occasional assistance from instructors) is preferred. Students will be assigned to work-tables according to age and will be able to work to their skill level, with older participants having more advanced prop options. By the camp completion, participants will have created a minimum of five different theatre props that they can take home with them. 

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Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55024)

  • Instructor: Rachel Eubanks

  • Duration: 4 sessions, each lasting 6 hours

  • Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Lunch and Snack: Participants should pack their own lunch to bring each day. (Fridge and microwave not provided.) CCT will provide a simple, pre-packaged, morning and afternoon snack. CCT will attemp to provide options that accomodate most common food allergies, but participants with complex dietery restrictions, may wish to pack their own snack 

  • Days: Monday-Friday

  • Class Dates: June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 3

  • Class Cost: $270

puppet making camp (for ages 7-18)

Puppets are growing more common in theatre productions everywhere! They help portray characters that humans can't always accurately embody and keep animals safe from performing in on-stage enviornments that can be unpredictable and tiring. Behind every amazing puppet you see on stage is a designer who brought the puppet to life! During this five day camp, participants will have the opportunity to explore different types of puppetry as well as plan, design and create their own puppets. 

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A good portion of this camp will be spent on individual creation, so an ability to work on your own (with occasional assistance from instructors) is preferred. Students will be assigned to work-tables according to age and will be able to work to their skill level, with older participants having more advanced puppet options. By the camp completion, participants will have created a minimum of five different puppets that they can take home with them. 

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Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55024)

  • Instructor: Rachel Eubanks

  • Duration: 4 sessions, each lasting 6 hours

  • Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Lunch and Snack: Participants should pack their own lunch to bring each day. (Fridge and microwave not provided.) CCT will provide a simple, pre-packaged, morning and afternoon snack. CCT will attemp to provide options that accomodate most common food allergies, but participants with complex dietery restrictions, may wish to pack their own snack 

  • Days: Monday-Friday

  • Class Dates: July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

  • Class Cost $270

stage tumbling intensive

If you've seen one of CCT's musical productions, you've likely noticed one (or more) actors using stage tumbling as a form of entertainment. Stage tumbling includes gymnastic stunts like handstands, cartwheels, summersaults, back walkovers, and more! During this four day intensive, CCT's tumbling coach (Amy LaVallie-Rose) will introduce participants to basic tumbling moves; teaching them the fundamentals to perform the moves safely. New tumblers can expect to learn the basics of tumbling for the stage and gain practice in performing the moves. Intermediate and advanced tumblers can work to perfect moves in a fun and casual environment. 

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Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55024)

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Participants may choose to register for one session, or both.

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IMPORTANT: A minimum of five students are required in each class in order to run the class. If the minimum number of students is not reached the classes will be combined into one class that meets from 9:00am-Noon each day. 

Ages 7-9

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  • Instructor: Amy LaVallie-Rose

  • Duration: 5 sessions, 2.5 hrs each

  • Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

  • Session #1: June 22, 23, 24, 25

  • Session #2: July 6, 7, 8, 9

  • Class Cost: $160​

Ages 10-18​

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  • Instructor: Amy LaVallie-Rose

  • Duration: 5 sessions, 2.5 hrs each

  • Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm

  • Session #1: June 22, 23, 24, 25

  • Session #2: July 6, 7, 8, 9

  • Class Cost: $160​

acting academy

year-round program (registration is open any time that spots exist)

CastleCo Acting Academy features weekly, year-round classes where participants will be instructed in a vast range of acting (and acting related) disciplines, that are tailored to participants' ages and experience levels. Students will be added on a first-come, first-served basis and fees will be automatically drawn each month. Acting Academy classes will have limited spots available; 14 students per class (grades K-6), 10 students per class (grades 7-12). Students will hold their spot for as long as they desire to continue in the class.

 

All Acting Academy courses will be led by CCT's Stage Director Rachel Eubanks. Participants in grades 3-12 may also have the opportunity to work with guest instructors throughout the year. Guest instruction will be tailored to age/experience level and may include instruction in areas such as; voice, dance/movement, dialect, stage combat, puppetry, stage intimacy, and more.

 

Classes will be held at CastleCorner (431 3rd St. Farmington, 55025)

IMPORTANT: how to register...

  • Step 1: Read through the class descriptions below to learn about each class.

  • Step 2: RESERVE your spot in the class by following the prompts at the bottom of the page.

  • Step 3: WATCH FOR an email from info@castleco.org with an official REGISTRATION LINK. You will have a limited time to complete your registration and payment after you have received the link. 

Grades K-2 (and Grades 3-4, beginning actors)

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Tuesdays - 4:10-5:00pm

(must be entering the grade in Sept. 2025)​

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  • Instructor: Rachel Eubanks

  • On-going, year-round sessions, each lasting 50mins.

  • Three classes/month (no class in Dec.) Note: when a single month cannot accommodate three classes, an additional class will be offered the following month.

  • Rotating theatre class topics that include;

    • Building confidence through theatre games

    • Exploring multiple aspects of character building

    • Growing collaboration skills while practicing scene work with others

  • Cancel any time

  • Rejoin any time there is an opening

  • $90/month (automatically drawn recurring payment)​

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Grades 3-6

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Option 1: Tuesdays - 5:10-6:00pm 

Option 2: Thursdays - 5:10-6:00pm

(must be entering the grade in Sept. 2025)

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  • Instructor: Rachel Eubanks

  • On-going, year-round sessions, each lasting 50mins.

  • Three classes/month (no class in Dec.) Note: when a single month cannot accommodate three classes, an additional class will be offered the following month.

  • Rotating theatre class topics that include;

    • Advanced presentation of lines and reactions

    • Learning to mark dialogue and scripts to enhance practicing ability (at home and at rehearsals) as well as increasing ability to create more complex/round characters

    • Exploring techniques for acting as an individual and with a scene partner​

  • Cancel any time

  • Rejoin any time there is an opening

  • $90/month (automatically drawn recurring payment)​

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Grades 7-12

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Thursdays - 3:40-5:00pm

(must be entering the grade in Sept. 2025)

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  • Instructor: Rachel Eubanks

  • On-going, year-round sessions, each lasting 1hr 20mins.

  • Three classes/month (one class in Dec.) Note: when a single month cannot accommodate three classes, an additional class will be offered the following month.

  • Rotating theatre class topics that include; 

    • Learning to mark dialogue and scripts to enhance ability to rehearse, and to dive deeper into character creation that captivates audiences and evokes emotion

    • Exploring advanced silent acting elements through reactions and movements that help actors "become" their character, increasing believability from the audience

    • Building the ability to time stage movements to music, underscoring, and scene cadence

  • Cancel any time

  • Rejoin any time there is an opening

  • $110/month (automatically drawn recurring payment)​

reserve your spot below

Quintessential Dance

Private Dance Lessons (options for ages 7-Adult)

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  • Course Focus: A tailored (one-on-one) environment to concentrate on the dance skills you personally wish to enhance

  • Duration: 30 mins - 90 mins (pending preference)

  • Dates and Times: weekend lessons available (times/dates for Fall 2025 coming soon)

  • Cost: Varies pending length of lesson

CastleCo Theatre (or CCT) is proud to have been serving the Dakota County community for 30+ years. As a community children's theater, CCT works to provide quality theater experiences for kids and adults. CCT acts as a community theater for residents of Farmington, MN, Lakeville, Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Shakopee and the surrounding cities. CastleCo Theatre is a community arts organization that performs in partnership with the Lakeville Area Arts Center and Lakeville Area Community Education. CCT is the longest running youth theater organization to serve Farmington and Lakeville, MN. Although CCT considers itself a community theater opportunity for kids, we are also proud to provide community theater for high school students and adults.

 

CastleCo Theatre was formerly known as Children's Castle Theater from its founding in 1993 through the summer of 2020.

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