Center for the Arts

Storybook Playhouse

Storybook Playhouse is an after-school group for young artists in 2nd - 5th grade. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm. The goals for this age group are to develop performance skills and character traits including self-confidence, self discipline, integrity and the ability to work as a collaborative group. We strive to create a safe space to allow them to be comfortable taking risks and exploring their individual talents and abilities.  

At the end of each semester, there will be a performance opportunity in the form of either a showcase or a theatrical show. There are also summer opportunities for this age group in the form of camps and workshops. 

Centerstage Ensemble

Centerstage Ensemble is an after-school group for young artists in 6th - 12th grade. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm. This group has performance opportunities at the end of each semester and over the summer in the form of shows, camps, workshops and masterclasses. The goals for this age group are not only to hone and refine performance skills, but also to continue to foster growth within each student in public speaking, communication, self-awareness, confidence, resilience, creative problem solving, and time management skills.  

Just as we do in the younger age group, with this group, we strive to create a safe space to allow our young artists to be comfortable taking risks and exploring their individual talents and abilities.

Spirit of Dance

Wednesdays 

*This class includes optional carpool drop off at 1:15pm for an additional $10 a month.

Cue West Players

This family-friendly community theater troupe has varied performance opportunities throughout the year. Whether you’d like to participate onstage or off, whether you are a veteran performer or are brand new to the world of theater, we have a place for you! We’d love to invite you to come and be part of our family! With every show produced, we welcome the gifts and talents you bring to the table and will work to form a collaborative team to produce high quality musicals and shows.  

Our shows are cast by audition, and for those who want to participate and be part of the show without performing, we are always seeking help with the backstage crew (costumes, hair, makeup, props, set construction and stage management), technical team (lights and sound), ushering, sponsoring and many other positions that are integral to the success of our program. If you would like more information or have any questions, please send an email to Nicole Gray, Director of the Center for the Arts at cfa@duewest.org.  

“The arts make a bridge across this world in ways that nothing else can.” – Julie Andrews 

Watercolor Classes with Annette Langevin Lewis

Watercolors for Adults (18 & Over)  1st & 3rd Thursdays of every month   10:15 am - 12:00 pm 

No experience with painting necessary. Just bring yourself, some supplies and the will to relax! You will be guided in a step-by-step process to creating your own beautiful masterpiece. We aim to complete a full project in each class, so you can join us any time of year.   

Teacher: Annette Lewis 

Private lessons, Classes, and Workshops

We currently offer private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele and harmonica for all ages. For a list of instructors and their contact information, please send an email to cfa@duewest.org.  

Throughout the year we also offer classes and workshops in multiple mediums of Visual and Fine Arts, and other educational training opportunities. We are constantly pursuing ways to serve and to bring our community together using all our unique gifts and talents. Please find Due West Center for the Arts and follow us on our social media pages to keep up with current offerings.

Kindermusik

We are thrilled to offer Kindermusik classes in partnership with Regal Performing Arts. All classes are taught by Rachael Gorbutt and are designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to take together.