Directed by Alexandra Rovirosa
A homeschool theatre experience where stories awaken — and students shine.
By day, A Likely Story is a quiet used bookstore.
But when the lights go out, the stories on the shelves come to life.
This spring, homeschool students are invited to join the magic as they bring The Enchanted Bookshop to the stage — a heartwarming comedy where beloved literary heroes like Dorothy Gale, Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Sherlock Holmes, Heidi, and Tom Sawyer join forces to save their beloved bookstore from a pair of bumbling smugglers.
It’s a play celebrating imagination, courage, and the joy of learning through story — designed especially for the homeschool community.
About the Class
Led by Alexandra Rovirosa, a homeschool graduate and seasoned theatre educator, this 12-week performance class nurtures creativity, collaboration, and confidence in a warm, supportive environment for students ages 7-12. Students will explore acting, movement, and character development while rehearsing for a fully staged performance on March 28, 2026.
Alexandra understands the unique spirit of homeschool learners — their curiosity, independence, and heart — and crafts her classes to inspire artistic growth while fostering friendship and community.
Through theatre, students gain not only stage experience, but real-world skills in communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Program Details
Classes Begin: January 8, 2026
Schedule: Thursdays, 12:00–1:30 PM (once a week)
Location: The CO-OP at Shoal Creek
(6816 N. Church Rd., Pleasant Valley, MO)
Performance: March 28, 2026
Ages: 7–12 (accepting six year olds if they are turning seven before the end of production, and accepting 13 year olds if they are turning 13 during the class/production)
*If you have teens who are interested in learning the ropes backstage, we have our Teen Apprenticeship Program that they can be involved with, and they’ll get to work with our amazing Head Teen Interns! More information here.
Tuition: $200 (or 3 monthly payments upon request, please email contact@aplaceforusproductions.com for more information)
*Tuition includes twelve weeks of professional training, a script for your child to keep, and their costume(s), as well as two free tickets for the show. Additional tickets will be $12 at the door the day of performance.
Why Homeschool Families Love This Class
Flexible daytime schedule designed for homeschool routines
Creative learning that builds confidence, empathy, and storytelling skills
Community connection with other homeschool families who value the arts
Experienced, homeschool-educated instructor who understands both structure and freedom in learning
All enrolled students will have a speaking part in the show! There are parts for everyone, ranging from 104 lines for our most ambitious students, to characters with six or seven lines for our newbies! Our first rehearsal will consist of auditions, where students will be able to learn the process of reading from a script (or what we call a cold read) in front of a director, and get to work on group reads with other students.
Students also have the opportunity to share their favorite monologue with the director and class (not required, but we highly encourage the kids to find a monologue they really love, whether that’s a speech from their favorite book, movie, or play - we like to find some really awesome ones here!). The kids will have an opportunity to fill out a form sharing a little bit about themselves and the roles they are (or aren’t!) interested in, to help us gauge their experience and comfort level (although we can’t promise that everyone will get the role they want!) The cast list will be emailed by the next day.
There will be a form when you enroll that asks about conflicts during the rehearsal process. Please note that we have a strict policy requiring students to be at the final dress rehearsal class and performance, except for cases of emergency. We understand that issues come up that can’t be avoided in life, but we ask that you thoroughly list all conflicts with the class schedule in your initial form, and that to the best of your ability, no other conflicts come up during the duration of classes.
Cast of Characters
MARGIE (bookshop owner; scatterbrained, eternally hopeful)
BOMBALURINA (Margie’s cat; likes to steal things)
MOM (bored bookshop customer)
TIMMY (kid; hates books)
ROBIN HOOD (vain Medieval English outlaw)
TOM SAWYER (mischievous Missouri schoolboy)
SHERLOCK HOLMES (brainy English detective)
TOTO (Dorothy’s dog; not as brave as he thinks he is)
DOROTHY (Kansas farm girl; fearless, clever)
HEIDI (Swiss mountain girl, melodramatic)
POLLYANNA (New England schoolgirl, annoyingly optimistic)
BOOK FAIRY (brings the book characters to life; overbearing)
LADY IN RED (mysterious bookshop customer)
FAGIN (English pickpocket; sneaky)
LONG JOHN SILVER (English pirate; treacherous)
OFFICER KETCHUM (confused police officer)
FINGERS (jewel smuggler; dumb)
EDDIE another jewel smuggler; bossy and dumb)
DOCTOR DOLITTLE (English veterinarian; talks to animals)
QUEEN OF HEARTS (ruler of Wonderland; hothead)
FRANKENSTEIN (monster; grunts a lot)
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST Dorothy’s nemesis; smart aleck)
HOPALONG CASSIDY (noble cowboy)
Join the Cast
There’s a place for your child in this story.
Step into the world of The Enchanted Bookshop — where literature leaps from the page, friendships form on stage, and every child discovers their creative voice.