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Kids On Stage is a performing arts opportunity for school age kids grades 1 thru 12 to grow in self-confidence and communication skills through the preparation and performance of high quality musical productions. Through this process children learn fundamentals of practical theatre, vocal projection, stage presence, basic choreography and make-up. 

Emphasis is placed on the following values:

1) Teamwork

2) Self-accountability

3) Commitment 

4) Self-fulfillment through hard work and accomplishment.

5) Having fun on stage!

 

Doug and Jeri

Choreographer & Staff

Summer Bootcamp Staff

Parent Testimonials

Doug & Jeri Fordyce

Kids On Stage has won eight National Youth Theatre awards and been nominated for three additional awards including:

Outstanding Production

Outstanding Direction

Outstanding Choreography

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Doug & Jeri

Doug Fordyce's Kids On Stage  is a theatre company dedicated to the development of life skills in children through the performing arts. Since 1996, as founder and former director of Children’s Music Workshop, Doug, along with his wife Jeri, has developed a solid reputation for impacting the lives of children with personal growth through the performing arts.

With Kids On Stage  Doug continues that tradition of excellence in relationship with kids.
Kids On Stage Staff

Megan Goodenough

Choreographer

Doug & Jeri with their very first production; Megan is the red head all the way on the left.

Megan Goodenough appeared in Doug's very first production ("A Whole Lotta Faintin' Going On")in 1996 when she was 10 years old, and continued with several of the early shows. Megan started studying dance at the age of 12. She was a part of the Berrien County Dancers, Central Michigan University Competitive Poms Club, and Infusion Dance Team. Megan was a cheerleader at Bridgman High School, and a Central Michigan University Coed Cheerleader for one year. Megan was honored to be named a Universal Cheerleader Association All Star, and asked to try out to be on the UCA staff. She most recently appeared in South Pacific at Twin City Players.

Megan has been involved with pageants for 20 years. She has held the titles of Bud Princess 1992, Miss Michigan American Coed 2004 and Miss Southwest Michigan 2009. She competed in Miss Michigan this past June and brought home the Miss America Academic Award and the Stacy Essebaggers-Shephard Educational Award totaling $2,500.

Megan graduated from Central Michigan University in December 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Special Education focusing on Cognitive Impairments and a minor in Child Development. Right now she is substitute teaching in the Southwest Michigan area. She plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Special Education and an Autism Spectrum Disorders endorsement.

Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and scrapbooking. She is also planning her wedding which will take place in July. Megan is excited to be a part of Kids on Stage!

Wendy Hoskins

Production Assistant

 

Wendy Hoskins

Wendy Hoskins has been working with Kids On Stage since the spring of 2005. As our (Indispensable!) Rehearsal Assistant, she is creative, contributes to the fun, kindly maintains order, attends to hurts and keeps Doug on track. She loves working with children and is a perfect addition to the Kids On Stage philosophy that "the most important thing to do on stage is have fun!" In her spare time, Wendy is a third grade teacher in Berrien Springs, a Girl Scout leader, and helps with coaching. It seems that children are her life and working with them gives her great enjoyment. She loves to see the joy on their faces as they reach the goals they have been working to achieve. Since her nieces and daughter started performing with Doug, Wendy has seen the growth this program has brought the children in her family and other children. She truly believes that her contribution to Kids On Stage is a great way to help children build their self-esteem and to be more outgoing. Kids On Stage is fortunate to have Wendy on staff.

 

Wendy and Jenna

Tierney being a good sport  Jenna & Ellen
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Contact Us

Email us for more info at

Doug@dougskidsonstage.com

or 269-313-2795
PO Box 224, Stevensville, MI 49127

 
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