Friendship Fest: A Theatrical Valentine

It’s all about friendship, laughter, and creativity! In this fun-filled day off from school, students dive into acting, improv, and musical theater with stories that celebrate connection and kindness. They’ll collaborate on short scenes, songs, and dances inspired by favorite friendships from stage and screen—or ones they invent themselves. From superheroes and sidekicks to best friends and unlikely duos, kids explore what makes friendships special while building confidence and teamwork. A perfect way to spend a day off—creating, performing, and having fun together. The day concludes with a relaxed, low-key performance where students share highlights of their creative work.

• Friday, February 13, 2026. 
• No Student Attendance – Tri-District Institute Day
• 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Ages 8 to 14
• $110

Instructors: Jeremy Kruse

Jeremy Kruse, acting teacher/director/Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series, 2017). Jeremy is a professional actor, published playwright, award-winning screenwriter, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting, Comedic Improvisation, Sketch Comedy Writing, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately, one on one. www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com