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.

Fall classes run from Mon, August 25 to Fri, December 12, 2025. Each program meets for 15 weeks, with options for 2–5 days per week depending on what best meets your families needs. Thanksgiving week is not included in the 15 weeks that tuition covers.

Please see our semester calendar for a detailed overview of our schedule.

When Hays CISD schools are closed, we offer full-day care for current fall students and their siblings. This is available to purchase on our website.

We will continue to hold afterschool classes for all closure dates besides 10/31.

Yes! Just give us 3 weeks’ notice. We will provide further instruction on how to request a change before classes start. We’ll do our best to accommodate any needed changes like adding, subtracting, or switching days, including adjusting monthly payment rates.

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

All students are considered equally for casting, but attending at least two days per week is required to be eligible for an on-stage role. This ensures each child has enough rehearsal time to feel confident and prepared. Students who attend more frequently may have additional opportunities or responsibilities, but two days is the minimum to participate in the show.

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

• Youngbloods: K–2nd

• Supernova: 3rd–9th

• Ready for the World: 7th–12th (audition-based)

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! We want every child to find the right fit. Trial days can be arranged by filling out the preview day form.

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 through Stripe.

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 September 1

Total payments: 4 equal installments (Sept 1, Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1)

Pay in Full – 8% Off Tuition

• Families who pay tuition in full (instead of using a monthly plan) receive 8% off.

• Just choose the full pay option when enrolling.

• Note: you can choose to do an installment plan through Klarna and still receive the full pay discount.

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

• Maximum total discount per student: 12%

Sibling Discount – 8% Off Each Additional Child

• Families enrolling more than one child receive 8% off tuition for each additional student.

• Can be combined with the pay-in-full discount.

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

Military Discount – 8% 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 – 8% 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 deposit or transportation) and are applied manually after your deposit is received.

While the first week of class is a no-commitment trial, transportation requires advance planning and a 1-month minimum commitment.

If you opt into transportation, your route will be reserved and charged beginning Sept 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!