Most after-school programs focus on supervision, snacks, and homework help. That’s important but we go further.

At Burchfield Theatre, we offer a structured, arts-rich experience led by specialized educators and professional performers. Every child is cast in a role and participates in daily theatre training — acting, singing, movement, tech, or design — while also receiving the emotional support and consistency they need after a long school day.

We don’t just keep kids busy. We help them grow.

Here’s what makes us different:

• Every child is cast and actively involved, whether that’s backstage or centerstage

• We teach and develop our kids, we don’t just supervise.

• We support the whole child with structure, rest time, and emotional care.

• Kids help build the show: stories, sets, props, and ideas included!

• It’s a community, not just a class, where kids feel seen, safe, and proud of what they create.

It’s more than after-school care it’s a theatre home that builds confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

Spring Session Dates

Spring classes run Tuesday, January 6 – Friday, May 8, 2026. Each program meets for 17 weeks, with flexible options to attend 2–5 days per week based on your family’s needs.

Breaks & Holidays

Spring Break week is not included in the 17 weeks of tuition. When Hays CISD schools are closed, we continue holding afterschool classes on all closure dates except Spring Break.

Performances

Student performances will take place April 24-26, before the program end date. In the remaining weeks, students may still attend for afterschool care and will enjoy fun, theatre-related games and activities.

All Day Care

We also offer full-day care on Hays CISD closure days for current students and their siblings — available for purchase on our website.

Yes! We’ll do our best to accommodate any needed changes like adding, subtracting, or switching days, including adjusting monthly payment rates.

We often double-cast (and sometimes even triple-cast) our shows to give more children the chance to shine on stage and gain meaningful, developmentally appropriate performance experience.

All students are considered equally for casting. However, attending at least two days per week is required to be eligible for a larger speaking or featured role. This helps ensure every child has enough rehearsal time to feel confident and prepared.

Students who attend more frequently may be offered additional opportunities or responsibilities, while those attending one day per week (Kindergarten only) will enjoy a wonderful ensemble experience and still be part of the performance.

We offer after-school theatre programs for kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade, grouped by age and performance:

• Beauty and the Beast: Grades K-8

• Comedy Play: Grades 3-8

• Heathers Teen Edition: 13+

Yes! We offer after-school pickup from select local schools. You can sign up for transportation on your enrollment paperwork and view all schools and rates here.

All of our programs culminate in a fully staged musical or play, and every child is cast and celebrated, no matter their experience or confidence level.

If your child loves performing, we make sure they have space to shine. If they’re more interested in behind-the-scenes roles—like lighting, sound, costumes, or stage management—we offer a specialized tech curriculum and meaningful offstage opportunities.

We support each student’s unique interests and help them grow in the areas where they feel most inspired.

Yes! We offer a preview day option! Please contact us to set up a preview. You can also schedule a tour with us!

We understand life happens! Occasional absences are fine. We just ask for notice ASAP so we can plan accordingly! For extended illnesses, we may offer partial credit with a doctor’s note.

After you submit your registration form with your deposit, you’ll receive a separate link through email to set up your monthly subscription.

All you need to do is add a credit or debit card and save it on file—that’s the card we’ll use to process your monthly tuition.

First payment: Automatically charged on Jan 1

Total payments: 5 equal installments (Jan 1, Feb 1, March 1, April 1, May 1)

Discounts

Pay in Full – $50 Off

• Families who pay tuition in full (instead of using a monthly plan) receive $50 off tuition.

• Just choose the “Pay in Full” option when enrolling.

• May be combined with one additional discount (sibling, military, or teacher).

Sibling Discount – 8% Off Each Additional Child

• Families enrolling more than one child receive 8% off tuition for each additional student, after the first full-priced child.

• Can be combined with the Pay in Full discount.

• Cannot be combined with the military or teacher discount for the same child.

Military Discount – $50 Off Tuition

• Available for active-duty families with valid ID.

• Can be combined with the Pay in Full discount.

• Cannot be combined with the sibling or teacher discount for the same child.

Teacher Discount – $50 Off Tuition

• Available for full-time K–12 educators with proof of employment.

• Can be combined with the Pay in Full discount.

• Cannot be combined with the sibling or military discount for the same child.

Note: All discounts apply to tuition only (not deposits or transportation) and are applied manually after your deposit is received.

Transportation requires advance planning and a 1-month minimum commitment.

If you opt into transportation, your route will be reserved and charged beginning Jan 1, and we cannot offer a trial period for this service.

Cancel anytime after the first month with 3 weeks’ notice.

Please see our transportation page for more info!

Yes. Each performance is a full-scale production with costumes, sets, lighting, and live sound — just like a real show! Families, friends, and community members are invited to attend, and tickets help cover production costs such as licensing, materials, and technical equipment.

Ticket links will be shared closer to performance dates, and students do not need a ticket for the show(s) they are performing in.