KidStage 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 have a fun, safe, and rewarding experience with KidStage.

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. From that moment on, they have worked to develop the very best youth theatre program in the nation. 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 KidStage casts at their dress rehearsal and showcase.

KidStage has locations across the U.S. and reaches thousands of children each year. KidStage has a mission of providing all children the opportunity to grow in self confidence and creativity through the performing arts.