44 – The Senior Variety Show – A 30-year Retrospective
THIS COURSE IS CANCELLED
At a Glance
Time
One week:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 – 2:30 p.m. CT
Cost
$25.00
Location
In-person: Green Hills, Community Room, 2205 Green Hills Dr, Ames
Class limit: 35
Course Description
This course explores the Senior Variety Show’s 30‑year history, who can participate, and how auditions and cast expectations work. Learn about the 2026 theme Star‑Struck: Stage and Screen, and go behind the curtain to uncover stage management, props, and tech. The class also covers how funds are used, available grants and application tips, and the many ways the community engages with and supports the show.
Instructors
Phyllis Schrag, a retired public school teacher with degrees in English, Music, Speech, Drama, and Gifted Education, brings decades of expertise in communication, leadership, and creative performance. She is known for motivating adults, fostering collaboration, guiding talent, and presenting with clarity, energy, and professional showmanship.