Stage Kids: Local Theater Organization Faces Pandemic Related Challenges

Stage Kids, a musical theater nonprofit organization for local kiddos, has faced negative impacts from the pandemic, like many organizations in the Valley. The organization cut back on expenses from staffing to programs.

"Primarily, we have been able to stay afloat thanks to the generosity of this community," said Lacey Price, managing director.

According to Price, Stage Kids had collected 235 registrations for summer camp and spring production. 31% of the registered families didn't accept their refund and donated the money instead to help Stage Kids stay afloat.

"It was incredible to keep us going," said Price.

Along with Stage Kids families giving back, Dr. Erik Holmberg, owner of Smile for Life dentistry, gave back to the organization.

Despite difficulties, the organization rolled out an online holiday performance last Thursday. 'The North Pole Chronicles' was made up of 19 third through 8th graders participating.

"It's sort of a 'behind the scenes' of what goes on in the North Pole," said Price. "You meet the elves that run the reindeer stables and the ones who man the gift suggestion hotline. You get to have some questions answered by the jolly old man himself."

For folks that missed the premiere, the performance will become available to view on YouTube. To find a link, stay tuned on Stage Kids website and Facebook.