Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) seeks to create and promote integration across all facilities, programs and classes that we offer. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate in any of our programs.
Take part in a comprehensive array of classes and workshops for adults of all ages. From cooking and crafts to woodworking and travel, we've got something for all interests.
We offer a variety of programming for swimmers of all ages and skills including swim lessons, aquatic exercise, lap swim, lifeguard certification, swim team and swim club.
Orange Community Education & Recreation’s Orange Early Childhood Preschool is a public preschool licensed by the Ohio Department of Education and holds a current accreditation through NAEYC - The National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Our Early Childhood program includes a variety of educational, developmentally appropriate activities designed for young children.
The Orange Art Center (OAC) is a division of Orange Community Education & Recreation. OAC is located on the Orange Schools campus and has a 40-year history of offering fine art classes to adults and K-12 young artists.
Lions Club Extended Care is a before and after school and camp activity-based program for students in grades K-5, focusing on social and recreational activities designed to provide children with a choice of developmentally appropriate activities.
The Orange Senior Center is the district's focal point for programs and services specific to individuals age 55 and over. The program provides opportunities for enrichment, education, socialization and companionship in a welcoming atmosphere.
OCER is growing our list of special events. From family favorites like Trunk or Treat to new events like Puzzle Palooza, Concerts on the Patio, Family Bake-Off, Touch-a-Truck and more, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Orange Youth sports provides quality recreational sports programming for children in the greater Orange School District. Our goal is to provide fun, accessible, and positive youth sports experiences by emphasizing fundamentals and the spirit of the game.
Stagecrafters Youth Theatre is a dramatic arts program which seeks to help each student realize a positive self-image through the practice and technique of theatre.
Excitement is in the air this summer as Orange Community Education & Recreation presents a summer of fun featuring a wide variety of day camps, enrichment camps, art camps and sports camps for campers from toddlers to teens.
Our trips and tours are designed for group adventure. From one day local trips to European multi-day travel, we look forward to our next big adventure and hope you'll join us!
The Youth Department offers comprehensive after school, Saturday, and summer enrichment programs for students in grades K-5 and our teen programs are packed with fun, service and adventure for middle-school and high school students.
Adaptive & Integrated Recreation for Families aim to: Create an environment in which families can build a sense of community with one another. Meet each family's needs with care and concern. Provide engaging and enjoyable opportunities for fun, learn
The Aquatics division offers a variety of programming for swimmers of all ages and skills including swim lessons, aquatic exercise, lap swim, lifeguard certification, swim team and swim club.
Orange Art Center Digital Art courses are designed to offer a variety digital mediums for the beginner to experienced students. Digital courses are online and are taught by highly qualified instructors in the fine art design industry.
What is Mixed Media? Mixed Media classes explore a variety of mediums, techniques and processes to create artwork.
Orange Art Center Studio Workshops offer students the opportunity to explore a variety of art disciplines and multi-mediums within a day(s) time frame.
Orange Art Center is proud to offer art programming for teens in grades 6-12 in a beautiful fine art studio setting. Studios are equipped for drawing, illustration, painting, ceramics, jewelry, and more!
Young Artists courses with theOrange Art Center offers students Grade K-8 fine arts programming in an art studio setting. Courses are offered After School and Saturday Mornings + Afternoons for Grades K-8, and Evenings for Grades 10-12.
Our goal is to provide fun, accessible, and positive youth sports experiences by emphasizing fundamentals and the spirit of the game, as well as sportsmanship, personal development and athletic growth.
OCER will host special events specifically for our sports fans who can’t get enough of the action on gamedays.
We believe that EVERY child deserves to have the summer of a lifetime! Our specialty camps include daily opportunities for socialization through art, physical activities, group games, special visitors, skill-building experiences, swimming and more!
Orange Art Center (OAC) Art Camps offer a unique fine art experience for each camper! Weekly Art Camps include themed art projects, interactive games and activities. Each OAC artist instructor is highly qualified to ensure your child is in good hands.
The Orange Early Childhood Camp offers a fun and creative learning environment for children ages 2-5 who have not entered Kindergarten.
Middle schoolers will love our new Extreme Adventures Camp, designed just for them.
Campers with the acting bug, currently grades K-8, will enjoy a summer filled singing, acting, dancing and having lots of fun while learning theatre techniques and skills in Stagecrafters Theatre Camp.
Sports enthusiast can register for Orange Youth Sports Camp for campers currently in grades K-2, or in grades 3-5.
OCE&R offers many different outlets for your child's energy and excitement.
OCE&R works with multiple vendors to offer programming revolved around Science, Technology, and Engineering.
Discovery Class Care is care from 4:45 - 6 pm for children needing supervision after any After School Discovery class.
Join Orange Rec for an imaginative journey into the natural world with opportunities for nature play and discovery.
Creative arts engage children's minds, bodies, and senses.
New activities and experiences for your young teen to discover!
No school? Spend the day with OrangeRec!
Youth enrichment camps offer children the opportunity to explore new things from cooking to photography to music and more!
We're off to see the wizard! Join Dorothy, a spirited Kansas farm girl, as she’s swept away by a tornado and transported to the magical Land of Oz. On her quest to find the mysterious Wizard who can help her return home, Dorothy meets a lovable Scarecrow in search of a brain, a kind-hearted Tin Man longing for a heart, and a timid Lion who dreams of finding courage. Together, they journey down the Yellow Brick Road, facing challenges, making unforgettable friends, and learning that the power to go home—and to be brave, smart, and loving—was within them all along.
Participation Eligibility
Students must be enrolled in a Fall 2025 Stagecrafters’ class in order to be eligible to audition (private coaching is not considered a Stagecrafter’s class). Prospective cast members must be registered prior to auditioning and must attend auditions to be cast in the show. Once cast, each parent/guardian must submit an ad including a photo & message (to be included in the show playbill) and a brief biography (bio) for their child.
Fees
GRADES 2-7: The Registration Fee below includes the Participation Fee of $149 & Ad Fee of $75. An additional mandatory costume fee of $75 is required if cast. The Costume Fee is $75 and will be collected at the first rehearsal by Parent Production. Payment will be processed prior to the first rehearsal.
MY FIRST PRODUCTION K-1: The Registration Fee below includes the Participation Fee of $99 & Costume Fee of $50.
ALL PARTICIPANTS: Optional purchases of Yard Signs, Shirts & Photos will be available after the cast list has been given out.
Auditions
GRADES 2-7: Auditions will be held on Sunday, October 5. All students grades 2-7 must audition in order to be part of the casting process.
MY FIRST PRODUCTION: No audition required, enrollment is on a first come first serve basis.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 5:30-8:30. Not every cast member will be called to every rehearsal. Once we cast the show, we will distribute rehearsal schedules that try to accommodate cast members' conflicts as best as possible. Older cast members will typically be called to more rehearsals than younger cast members.
MY FIRST PRODUCTION: Rehearsals are scheduled for 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 from 1 -3 pm at OHS.
Tech Week
Tech week is the final and most intensive MANDATORY week of rehearsals for ALL CAST MEMBERS before a musical opens to an audience. It's when all the technical elements of the production—lighting, sound, costumes, set changes, props, microphones, special effects, and more—are integrated with the actors' performances. Tech week dates are Saturday January 10 - Thursday January 15.
Show Dates/Tickets
Performances are scheduled for January 16, 17 & 18, 2026. Tickets will go on sale approximately 2 weeks before the show. Cast members will receive a link to purchase tickets prior to access of the general public. Ticket prices range from $15-$20.
Important Dates:
1/10-1/15 - MANDATORY TECH WEEK
1/16-1/18 - Production dates
11/9 - Bios due (11/30 for K-1)
11/9 - Ad artwork due
11/30 - Apparel Payment due
11/30 - Yard Sign Payment due
1/15 - Photo Package Payment due
Tali is thrilled to be working at Stagecrafters! Tali grew up performing throughout the Cleveland area, but always called Stagecrafters home. She recently moved back to Cleveland after living in NYC for 5 years working for The Weinstein Company and for Paradigm Talent Agency in the Youth Department. Tali holds a BA in Theatre & Film with a focus is Musical Theatre Performance from the University of Kansas.
Rachel Sternfeld is a devoted member of the Stagecrafters team and her enthusiasm for stagecraft and drama is not only a cherished hobby but also a vital part of her life. Whether she's backstage, directing, attending a play, or discussing the latest production, Rachel's dedication to the theater scene is evident. Rachel Sternfeld’s journey with Stagecrafters began as a child in the program. As she grew older, her relationship with Stagecrafters expanded, from a participant to a teacher and director, hoping to guide the next generation of young artists with the same care and dedication that once fueled her own journey. Today, Rachel lives in Pepper Pike, Ohio with her supportive husband and wonderful son, and continues to work closely with Stagecrafters, a program that means the world to her. After celebrating 50 years of Stagecrafters, Rachel is so thankful for this program and all that it has given to her and the community over the years.
Tali Singer , Rachel Hannah Sternfeld
No Class Oct 7, Oct 9, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22-Nov 23, Nov 25, Nov 27, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20-Dec 21, Dec 23, Dec 25, Dec 27-Dec 28, Dec 30, Jan 1 & Jan 3-Jan 4
No Class Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20-Dec 21, Dec 27-Dec 28 & Jan 3-Jan 4
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