Village Arts & especially Teacher Jodie has been so special to us in helping foster self confidence & pride in our daughter. Although there were days we thought we should give up Teacher Jodie never did! We have truly seen the results of care, consistency, love, & support. Our daughter has both blossomed in her acting & singing abilities & her self worth. Thank you

There is nothing more fulfilling than watching your child develop and grow into her own.

You drop your excited children off for 6-8 weeks and at the end of the session, the entire team of Village Arts has created a beautiful production made solely from a ton of passion and a lot of hard work. We watched our child turn into an incredibly brave, outgoing, hilarious, and (who knew) really talented kid come to life. It truly is magical.

Under Pam’s nurturing guidance for the past five years, I have watched my daughter turn from a timid girl into a fearless performer, making such interesting choices on stage it actually surprises me sometimes.

Village Arts has given our daughter the space and opportunity to try new things, express her own unique self, and most importantly, have fun! She has learned to collaborate with kids from different grades and schools and has enjoyed discovering her own voice and abilities. Pam and the spectacular staff at Village Arts nurture the kids and model respect, kindness, and acceptance...all while creating incredibly fun performance opportunities. Village Arts shows have brought such joy to their audiences and are a source of pride in the neighborhood. We are so grateful to Village Arts for bringing their passion for the arts to our community.

Village Arts Theatre is truly a precious gift for our son. Not only does it promote listening skills, engagement with others and the importance of attention to others’ actions, but it does all of this in a warm, safe environment.

My daughter's involvement over the past 3 years with Pam and John and Village Arts has been phenomenal! I have seen her gain confidence onstage and off. Thank you, Village Arts!

My son has loved the online Village Arts summer mini-camp. It was his first time doing it and he was nervous at first, but all the teachers were amazing! They made him feel comfortable and he had so much fun. The mini-camps had small classes so he received lots of attention and it was very interactive. By the 2nd day he was already asking to do another week. Bobbi

Village Arts is truly a place for everyone. Ms Pam and her team came highly recommended. We have watched 2 of their shows on stage previously and loved it. This is our first time doing a mini zoom camp with them, my daughter loved it that she asked me to sign her up for all sessions. There is a good mix of activities and the art kit is so exciting to get. Truly, 1 hour is not enough for all the fun she gets.

My girls have LOVED Village Arts virtual summer camp! They love the variety of doing different activities each day - they wish it was longer! Being able to connect, be creative and have fun has truly been a bright spot! Particular favorites have been the super cool bird feeder art project and the Hamilton dance party with Ms. Jodie!

Marcia Our daughter joined Village Arts when she was in kindergarten. Her dad had just passed away and I thought it would be a good way for her to express her feelings through performing arts. She loved it and I truly believe it helped her go through the grieving process. I am very grateful to Pam and John because has participated in 12 plays and many times on a scholarship because i didn’t have enough funds available to cover the cost of the program. They have always welcomed her and our family with open arms and a kind heart. Village Arts is a treasure to our community.

As parents, we so appreciate the joy Pam & John bring to the creative process. They are so encouraging of self-expression, and accepting of the enthusiasm kids bring to the arts. Village Arts plays are full of play! Our family is so thankful to have Village Arts in our lives. They have brought so much joy!

t is at Village Arts that my quirky anxious son has found his voice... Pam is a magician. She draws out such joy and confidence and strength in all our kids. I will never forget a production of Into the Woods in which the narrator had a severe stutter. Even with this disability Pam chose her to have the most lines....There wasn’t a dry eye in the house and we all left better for having watched that narrator SHINE. Watching that performance will stay with me and my family always. This is just one example of how Pam and John magically lift our community!

Our daughter was a little nervous to do her first play (Alice in Wonderland) but those nerves quickly faded when she went to her first rehearsal with Ms. Jeanne! Ms. Jeanne and Ms. Pam have created such a nurturing environment for these kids. The highlight of her week now is her outdoor acting/improv class with Ms. Pam on Saturdays. She is able to be creative, learn, see her peers, and have fun while being 100% COVID safe. Our family is so grateful to Village Arts for all they have given to our community as well as our daughter. Thanks so much,

Our son has been part of Village Arts for the past 2.5 years and has participated in several theater productions. We've all loved the nurturing, inclusive and FUN environment Village Arts provides. has enjoyed every moment and we've really seen him blossom under their team's expert and kind guidance. I can't think of a better organization to introduce kids to the performing arts. We are so grateful for Village Arts!

I like to sign my kids up for extra curricular activities that are not only fun, but teach them something. Village Arts provides so many benefits to our children. It's a wonderful creative outlet and it teaches the kids to learn lines and think on their feet. I think most importantly it gives them valuable practice for public speaking. As an adult, I still have a hard time with that. Instilling the confidence at a young age to speak or perform in front of an audience is invaluable.

Our daughter, age 7, has loved being a part of Village Arts classes and theater shows since she was 4. All the teachers care so much about each child and their growth as artists. It is essential for her and other kids to have programs like Village Arts to stretch their imaginations and build their confidence and creativity! And it is tons of fun!

Village Arts has made a profound and positive impact on our son . He started in the program at 7 yrs, shy and hesitant to get onstage. Ms. Pam and team were kind, nurturing and encouraging to him as his confidence grew. It was their patience and making him feel seen and accepted that made the big difference. Village Arts is still a place that he feels safe to express himself. At 13 yrs old and with 10 productions under his belt, it's still one of his favorite places to be!

Village Arts has helped me give my daughter self-confidence and wonderful exposure to the world of musical theater. She has participated on 5 productions since she was in the 3rd grade two years ago. We are so grateful for what Village Arts does for our community and our children.

Village Arts productions have helped my previously shy and reserved sons find their voices and find joy and fun in creativity! The impact ripples to more confidence in class work and school presentations. For this, I thank you profusely!

Village Arts has been instrumental in my child’s happiness and development. She has learned to sing, dance, act, and full express he creative and artistic talents. A program like this is so vital for the health and success of children.

Village Arts was such an integral part of my son's elementary school experience. He learned how to find his voice through Pam and John's wonderful program. He participated in 5 plays and each was more incredible than the next... Village Arts nurtures the kids in the most positive ways. They bring out talent in each and every kid they work with. I am so thankful for this organization.

Village Arts is a blessing: a haven of support, fun, energy and excitement. Our son started two summers ago when he was 9 in 2018, and once he got in, he hasn’t stopped. It has helped him find his own voice and confidence, and we are certain this is thanks to Pam and the Village Arts team.

My daughter was shy and had very few friends. She loved to sing and perform at home but getting on stage in front of others was too much and caused her a lot of anxiety. When Village Arts came to Colfax, she was excited. She tried out and made the cast! Through all the support and family oriented attitude, she developed so many life changing skills and we are grateful for all the fun, love, and laughter it has brought into our family and our daughter’s life.

My eight-year-old daughter had just turned five when she first started at Village Arts in 2017. She has gone on to perform in three plays and each year her part got bigger as her confidence grew being in front of an audience. I can’t tell you how wonderful Village Arts has been for my daughter socially. I truly believe it is a vital program in our community.

Pam and John are incredibly warm, supportive, and accepting, and Village Arts has become my kids' second home. Not only do the instructors teach so much about the arts, but most importantly their culture of generosity and inclusion has helped build my kids' confidence and taught them to truly root for every single member of the VA community. My family is so grateful for Village Arts!

My son was 10 in the summer of 2019. He was being bullied [at the camp he was attending that summer]. Pam and John made room for him at the last minute. [My Son] had the best summer working on High School Musical. I was so relieved to have him in an inclusive and supportive environment. What a wonderful community.

This wonderful musical theater program really gave my daughter the opportunity to be part of a creative process that was so enriching for her. Pam and John are incredible mentors in the musical theater community and it was a really positive and confidence-building experience for my daughter. Community theater for young people couldn’t be more important, especially now and I cannot think of an organization more worthy of support than Village Arts. It would be truly tragic for our community and thousands of children if Village Arts would not be around.