Little Story Players
A playful first step into storytelling and theater
Little Story Players
(Ages 4 - 5)
Little Story Players is a warm, imagination-rich theater class designed especially for preschool-aged children. Through guided play, creative movement, simple characters, and collaborative storytelling, young artists begin exploring how stories come to life.
This class focuses on confidence, imagination, and joyful group participation — all in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Ages: 4 - 5 years
Day/Time: Mondays, 3:30–4:15 pm
Session Dates: June 8 - Aug 3
No Class 7/6
Length: 8 weeks
Tuition: $300 1st child, $200 sibling
Drop-off optional (gentle transition supported). Small class size (limit 10).
Location: Tenn Little Birds, East Nashville
What We’ll Explore:
Pretend play with gentle structure
Expressive movement and voice
Story-building through imagination
Turn-taking and ensemble play
Creative prompts inspired by animals, adventures, and everyday magic
No memorization. No performance pressure. Just playful exploration.
Want to try a class?
You can join at any time! We’d love to welcome your child into our current session for a trial and help them feel right at home.
Where the Story Begins
At EAST Collective, we believe theater begins with imagination. Little Story Players offers a warm, playful space where young children explore storytelling through movement, pretend play, simple characters, and shared adventures.
Through gentle structure and guided creativity, children build confidence, cooperation, and comfort expressing themselves in a group setting.
If you’re wondering whether this class is the right fit for your child, we’re happy to help — reach out with any questions about readiness or scheduling.
Little Story Players is a playful first step into theater for ages 4–5. Through imaginative games, movement, character work, and collaborative storytelling, children learn what it feels like to create something together.
Each week, we might explore:
Who is our character?
How does that character move, sound, and feel?
Where does our story take place?
What happens when another character enters?
What could happen next?
With plenty of room for silliness and imagination, our teaching artists gently guide children from pretend play into the beginnings of acting and ensemble work.
Classes follow a familiar rhythm while the stories and characters change each week. That consistency helps children feel comfortable taking creative risks, sharing ideas, using their voices and bodies, and participating with the group.
There’s no pressure to perform or memorize lines. At this age, we’re building the foundations: confidence, listening, collaboration, creative expression, and the joy of making theater together.