An imaginative children’s production of Under the Sea that follows a colorful cast of mermaids and ocean creatures as they discover friendship, courage, and the magic of working together beneath the waves.
An evening showcase featuring a performance from Advanced Acting and Performance, followed by a gallery exhibition showcasing works from Honors Photography, Honors 2D, and select 3D works.
For student actors familiar with the basics and ready to take your acting skills to the next level!
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
The Playground Acting Program & Arts Mission Oak Cliff proudly present Stage & Screen, a dynamic summer camp where young creatives (ages 6-12) step into the spotlight as actors, writers, and directors!
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
Grab your friends or come make new ones at Grown-Up Summer Camp! Different themes and activities each day. Sign up for the whole week or just drop in.
Do your babies dream of being Ballerinas and Ballerinos? Let’s make those dreams come true.
5pm | $10 Individual | $15 Family
Weretree: A Pinocchio Story Workshop Reading
Created by Anastasia Muñoz, Seth Magill, and Kirschen Wolford, Weretree: A Pinocchio Story is a show that merges puppetry, movement, and live music to present an original production to Oak Cliff families. Pinocchio is real. He is alive... and not so well on a subway platform in modern day Philadelphia. Spanning centuries, continents, and mythic landscapes, this enchanting, ensemble-driven play reveals Pinocchio’s true origin story and magical journey from tree to puppet to boy to man-- and back. As his extraordinary life flashes before our eyes, we discover that sometimes it takes more than a lifetime to learn the value of your gifts.
Workshop Readings are scheduled for June 23rd and 24th, 2023 at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. Stay tuned to learn more about the work and get a behind the scenes look into the creative process.
Weretree: a Pinocchio Story is a recipient of a grant from the TACA New Works Fund:
Follow the development of the work on Facebook and Instagram!
Written by Anastasia Muñoz & Seth Magill
Created by Anastasia Muñoz, Seth Magill, & Kirschen Wolford
Produced by Melissa Cashion in collaboration with AMOC
Directed by Stefan Novinski
Dramaturgy by Jessica Kahkoska
Puppetry Concept Consultation & Instruction by Douglass Burks
Production Design by Carlos Castillo
Music Concept, Composition, & Direction by Kirschen Wolford
Costume Design by Lyle Huchton
Lighting Design by Ryan Burkle
Sound Design by Brian McDonald
Graphic Design by Stephanie Fisher
Production Design Assistant: Taylor Kincaid
Script Assistant: Victoria Lloyd
7pm | $10 Individual | $15 Family
Weretree: A Pinocchio Story Workshop Reading
Created by Anastasia Muñoz, Seth Magill, and Kirschen Wolford, Weretree: A Pinocchio Story is a show that merges puppetry, movement, and live music to present an original production to Oak Cliff families. Pinocchio is real. He is alive... and not so well on a subway platform in modern day Philadelphia. Spanning centuries, continents, and mythic landscapes, this enchanting, ensemble-driven play reveals Pinocchio’s true origin story and magical journey from tree to puppet to boy to man-- and back. As his extraordinary life flashes before our eyes, we discover that sometimes it takes more than a lifetime to learn the value of your gifts.
Workshop Readings are scheduled for June 23rd and 24th, 2023 at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. Stay tuned to learn more about the work and get a behind the scenes look into the creative process.
Weretree: a Pinocchio Story is a recipient of a grant from the TACA New Works Fund:
Follow the development of the work on Facebook and Instagram!
Written by Anastasia Muñoz & Seth Magill
Created by Anastasia Muñoz, Seth Magill, & Kirschen Wolford
Produced by Melissa Cashion in collaboration with AMOC
Directed by Stefan Novinski
Dramaturgy by Jessica Kahkoska
Puppetry Concept Consultation & Instruction by Douglass Burks
Production Design by Carlos Castillo
Music Concept, Composition, & Direction by Kirschen Wolford
Costume Design by Lyle Huchton
Lighting Design by Ryan Burkle
Sound Design by Brian McDonald
Graphic Design by Stephanie Fisher
Production Design Assistant: Taylor Kincaid
Script Assistant: Victoria Lloyd
1pm-3pm | June 17 | $20
Weretree: A Pinocchio Story Pop Up Workshop
Instructor: Kyle Igneczi
You don't need to be a Gepetto or Stromboli to make puppetry magic happen! Join Kyle Igneczi, actor and puppeteer, to learn about what makes puppetry possible. Using simple materials and a lot of imagination, you can create a world of the impossible using the everyday items within your reach. The workshop will introduce you to puppetry styles including Tabletop and Found Object, with a few surprises along the way!
All materials will be provided in the workshop, sponsored by AMOC and Fisticuff Puppet Co.
Ages: 8 & up | No experience necessary.
11am-1pm | June 11 | $20
Weretree: A Pinocchio Story Pop Up Workshop
Instructor: Kirschen Wolford (TeX)
Join TeX in the AMOC Underground to learn more about AMOC's original show Weretree: A Pinocchio Story through music! Participants will learn how to create a song from scratch using various instruments and techniques. Working in small groups, students will develop components of their own original song inspired the themes of Weretree: A Pinocchio Story, and by the end of the workshop, they'll come together to perform their new song as an ensemble!
Ages: 8 & up | No experience necessary.
Kirschen Wolford, also known as TeX, is an artist originally from Dallas, TX. He is a trained stage and film actor. Kirschen studied at Booker T. Washington HSPVA, then went on to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia to further his education. In addition to his acting background, he's a studio recording artist as well as a live performer. Kirschen invests in the youth by teaching songwriting and acting classes to teens and young adults. He loves to collaborate with other impactful artists elevating the work to unthinkable heights.
