Where fun takes center stage
The Drama Spot offers affordable theatre classes to students of all ages, backgrounds, and interests in South Bend and the greater Michiana area. We partner with schools, daycares, and community centers to make sure that where ever YOU are, The Drama Spot is, too. Unlike traditional drama programs, The Drama Spot is not time-bound and does not hinge on a final production or performance opportunity. Instead, we lean into continuous learning, exploration at your own pace, and challenge by choice (with encouragement!).
We use theatre as a tool to cultivate skills for life.
What is the drama spot?
“He loves drama spot! It’s the best day of the week for him!”
OUR CLASSES
TRY A CLASS FOR Free.
We know you’ll love it.
Let us prove it.
Your student can try any one of our classes for free before deciding if it’s the right activity for them. We know the word “theatre” can send people into nervous sweats, so come see our low-pressure fun environment first hand!
our spots
COMMUNITY CLASSES
open to all!
In-school classes
students must be enrolled at the school to participate in class
OUR SCHEDULE
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OUR TEACHERS
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Ms. Liz
FOUNDER & CEO
Favorite Theatre Game: Emotional Hitchhiker
Strongest Core Skill: Critical Thinking
Liz Zimmerman is a life-long theatre artist. Having spent her formative years at a 6-12 public performing arts school, Liz’s passion for theatre education runs deep. She believes in the power of theatre to unlock the potential in every human: young-at-heart and old-souls alike.
Liz received her B.A. in Theatre from the University of Maryland and is an experienced pK-12 Theatre Educator.
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Ms. Cassidy
PROGRAM DIRECTOR & TEACHING ARTIST
Favorite Theatre Game: Host A Party
Strongest Core Skill: Empathy
Meet Cassidy Vlietstra, a teaching artist and program director who brings her bubbly personality to The Drama Spot! She's been with the company almost since the beginning and absolutely loves what she does. A lifelong theatre enthusiast, Cassidy has been teaching since 2020. You'll find her teaching drama, directing musicals, or performing in plays, always helping young artists shine!
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Ms. Lucy
TEACHING ARTIST
Favorite Theatre Game: Quick Change Artist
Strongest Core Skill: Teamwork
Lucy Smith studies Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Psychology at Saint Mary’s College. She’s an active performer in both campus productions and with Twin City Players, and she also works as an assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Development Center on campus.
Lucy loves sharing her pssion for theatre with her students and believes in creating a warm, inclusive environment where they feel free to be creative, take risks, and grow through play and performance.
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Ms. Charell
TEACHING ARTIST
Favorite Theatre Game: Bunny Bunny
Strongest Core Skill: Storytelling
Charell Luckey-Walker is an accomplished educator with a background in theater and Shakespeare. She holds a BA in Theatre from Butler University and is expected to graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Fall 2025. With over seven years of experience, she has taught various grades in South Bend Schools. Charell has directed many productions and she enjoys working in theater education, enriching students' understanding of Shakespearean works, team building, and character development.
