KidStage auxiliary staff, coaches, and directors are some of the most passionate and talented individuals in the industry. This coupled with their love for Education and the Performing Arts ensure that your child will not only have a great experience with KidStage, but also one that will indeed be memorable.

Mark & Karen Cain

KidStage Founders

Mark and Karen met in 1997 performing in Shakespeare’s TAMING OF THE SHREW at the Red Barn Theatre in Rice Lake Wisconsin and from that moment have worked in developing the very best youth theatre program in the nation.

KidStage has locations all around the country and reaches thousands of children each year. KidsSage has a mission of providing all children the opportunity to grow in self confidence and creativity throught the performing arts. Mark has a Masters Degree in Education and directs classes at Houdini Elementary, Ferber Elementary, Appleton Montessori, and  Janet Berry Elementary. He also works with all the KidStage casts at their dress rehearsals before each showcase.