KUDOS was founded in the summer of 2003 with the idea to provide dramatic art instruction and performances for young people and families. During its first year, the company developed drama classes for young children through the City of Stockton Parks and Recreation Department. The company grew and moved into their current location on Lucile Ave in July 2008. The move allowed for a 78-seat theatre, lobby and box office areas, green room, rehearsal and costume rooms, a scene shop and a tech booth. KUDOS continues to add more classes for children and adults including opportunities for them to perform in full-scale theatrical productions. KUDOS has brought together children and families from many backgrounds and provides positive, creative experiences in drama, music and movement.
OUR VALUES
We are proud to be one of the few art companies serving youth in Stockton. New company members are amazed at the excellence that results from this kind of involvement on and off stage. We believe in:
Teamwork
Positive Self-Image
Confidence
Developing Communication Skills
Self-Discipline
Responsibility and Respect to fellow students, facility, instructors and self
Expanding our Imagination
Productions
KUDOS enjoys producing original pieces that often includes a theatrical blend of music, dancing, masks, puppetry, vibrant costumes and multi-media. They also stage well-known and little-known folktales, fairytales, classics and musicals.
Classes
KUDOS offers several classes year-round for 3-year-olds through adults. These classes expand awareness of the theatre and stagecraft while promoting creative self-expression. They want the student to use every part of their being: hands, feet, body, brain, heart and soul to obtain and realize their creative potential.
