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Summer Mini-Mester Classes
June 5 - July 25, 2025
Broadway Babies
​Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm, age 3-5
Facilitator: Marney Makridakis
Non-Member Price: $80/child for 8-weeks. 
Members: FREE (enter member code)

Want to become an RPL Member and get this class for free?  
Membership is $45/mo for 1 child or $75/mo for 2+ children, with a 6 month commitment.  
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About Broadway Babies: Here's a chance for the very youngest rising stars to sing, dance, and play!  This program is born from our desire to provide a 100% playful experience with no pressure... in which children can be introduced to the stage and performing with fun! ​ This session will include a performance on July 24, including simple costumes, props & a program.  

Participants receive audio recordings and a video of the songs, to encourage familiarity with the songs and encourage multi-sensory learning through repetition at home. 

Comments from parents:
"BROADWAY BABIES has shown me that kids are capable to do and learn so many things at such a young age. The fact that they can follow instructions to create a short play is amazing! All the patience that Ms. Marney has and the way she teaches them really makes a great difference in how quickly they catch everything." - Carla P.

"My daughter talked about the show all week and she loved practicing at home with the video!" - Mike R.

"This program is a wonderful safe place for creative independent play!" - Sarah H. 

"My boys love it They can be who they are and they ask me to come back almost daily." - Huibrie P​
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Playwriting
​Thursdays 1:00-2:00, age 6-10
Thursdays 2:00-3:00, age 11+
Facilitator: Marney Makridakis 
Non-Member Price: $80/child for 8-weeks. 
Members: FREE (enter member code)

​Want to become an RPL Member and get this class for free?  
Membership is $45/mo for 1 child or $75/mo for 2+ children, with a 6 month commitment.  
​Get Membership info here.
About the Playwriting Class:  In this program, students will learn the fundamentals of writing plays and musicals, and write a script (and optionally, songs) of their own. The approach will be a fun twist based on using Aristotle’s hierarchy of elements to build plot, character, and theme...greatly infused with creativity and self-expression!

Students will learn a new concept each week, along with a weekly Playbook. Missed weeks will require reviewing the Playbook at home, to stay on track. There will be uggested assignments to complete in between classes each week, to gently nudge toward completing a short script. Note that in between classes, your child will need to have a way to record his/her words - either written, typed, or dictated. 

There are two sessions, divided by age.  Students who want to partner with a sibling or friend as co-writers are welcome to do so!
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Wee Play Love
​Fridays 11:00-11:45 a.m., age 0-5 w/ caregivers
Facilitator: Marney Makridakis 
Non-Member Price: $80/child for 8-weeks. 
Members: FREE (enter member code)

​Want to become an RPL Member and get this class for free?  
Membership is $45/mo for 1 child or $75/mo for 2+ children, with a 6 month commitment.  
Get Membership info here.
About Wee Play Love: Wee Play Love - Read Play Love's early childhood enrichment program - creates unique opportunities for parents to spend meaningful time with their children 0-5.  Each session revolves around a different theme and includes a variety of highly creative and sensory multidisciplinary activities including songs, rhythm & music, sensory-rich craft projects books and stories, physicality & movement, cooperation games, and -- what we're most known for -- lots of LOVE!

After each 45-minute session, families are welcome to stay and enjoy the RPL Exploratory -- featuring 2 acres of magical outdoor playspace and our extensive children's library! 
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Shakespeare MakerSpace 
From Junk Drawer to Innovate Art
Fridays 12:30-1:30, all ages
Facilitator: Marney Makridakis
Non-Member Price: $50/child for 8-weeks. 
Members: FREE (enter member code)

​Want to become an RPL Member and get this class for free?  
Membership is $45/mo for 1 child or $75/mo for 2+ children, with a 6 month commitment.  
Get Membership info here.
About the Shakespeare-themed Makerspace Art Program: 
Broken computer parts, metal screws, baby food jars, spools of ribbon, zipties, buttons, woodscraps...what do all of these have in common?

They are the types of supplies you'll find at RPL's Makerspace Art Studio -- a very out-of-the-box art class that is all about giving kids the space to imagine and create works of art from "junk". Each week includes a short warm-up challenge, followed by a themed project that encourages kids to create three-dimensional artwork incorporating objects and materials in new ways.

Kids will also be encouraged to make simple presentations of their creations, building confidence and the expression of ideas in an encouraging environment.

As inspiration, we will exploring common themes in Shakespeare, with fun introductions to Shakespeare's to enrich the exprerience. ​Plus, this theme ties in with RPL’s Summer Musical, making it the perfect way to bring Shakespeare to life before taking the stage!
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Summer Musical Production:
Our Summer Mini-Mester also includes a full production of "A Midsummer Night's Rock", an original RPL musical.  Go here to get details about participating in the production.

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