Theatre of the Imagination, Overland Park KS

DJ Miles was AMAZING at our daughter's birthday party. He was so easy to work with and communicate with before the event. On the day of the event he helped us re-arrange the room, then when it was time for cake he helped us setup tables and chairs.and then helped streamlined the cake cutting process and helped serve it to all the guests. Afterwards I literally said "That was a genius way of handling that, and the way I would have done it would have been so much worse! " He really was a one-stop-shop birthday party in all the ways, and we are so appreciative! The girls had the absolute time of their lives, he had them engaged and having fun the entire time. I know this party was a core memory for them. We'll be recommending him to everyone!

I cannot say enough about what a wonderful experience my daughter had at Theatre of the Imagination. We so appreciated Miles' enthusiastic acceptance of my daughter, his willingness to make accommodations, and all the positive feedback she received over the course of the program. Miles and team does such a great job of bringing out the drama in the kids and it was a joy to watch them do their thing!

What a blast my kiddos had at Theatre of the Imagination! Sending my 8-year-old girl and 5-year-old boy there, and they are really enjoying the time and environment!

Day one was a bit rocky for my little guy – but the team and staff were so welcoming and understanding. They turned his frown upside down, and he have been having a great time after that first day.

The Thursday night show was nice since we usually have plans Friday night. Both of my kids enjoying being on stage, and the way they organized it was perfect for us parents.

Big shoutout to Mr. Miles and his team for creating such a fantastic place for kids to learn, play, and express their inner-self. Can't wait for next summer!

OUTSTANDING! My daughter has enjoyed countless classes and camps with Theatre of the Imagination. Miles and his team do a fantastic job of creating a safe and fun environment for kids to be creative and silly. The themes and performances are hilarious and even friends love joining to see what the kids have been up to!
For our summer camps, I have never seen my daughter more thrilled to go to camp everyday.
Thank you, Miles and Team! Kansas City is lucky to have this talented group working with our young theatre super stars!

Theatre of the Imagination has so many amazing programs and classes for aspiring performers! For beginners and advanced students alike, Theatre of the Imagination is an immersive and hands on exploration into the world of performance art that helps its students to develop vital communication and leadership skills. It is the perfect environment for fostering creativity, friendship and FUN! I absolutely loved my time as a student with this organization. I enjoyed it so much that I went on to work as an instructor with them for several years. It was one of the most educational and rewarding opportunities that I have ever had. Miles is an AMAZING teacher who has explosively positive energy that translates directly into every single performance. Your kids will have such a good time taking on the roles of zany characters and learning how much fun it is to be creative while working on a team. I highly recommend Theatre of the Imagination to anyone looking for a fresh and exciting experience!

I had the pleasure to work at Theatre of the Imagination for a few years while I was going to college to become a Theater Teacher. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills and inspire young people to love theater just as much as I do! I will never forget the spectacular students I was able to teach and the fun we had bring Miles' scripts to life. Thanks for all of the wonderful memories.

Hello! I am a stage manager here in Kansas City and a former teacher. While Theatre of the Imagination may seem different from other theatre camps in town. I will say this - it's in the difference that one feels special. Theatre of the Imagination gives children a taste of theatre. What it's like when the stage lights come on and what it's like to say your lines in front of a crowd. I would recommend Theatre of the Imagination for those who are interested getting to know theatre and what this whole wide wacky world is about. Miles' "no audition" policy gives a chance for all children to feel what it's like to be apart of something much bigger than themself.

I went to Theatre of the Imagination as a kid and absolutely loved it! I was always a dramatic kid and was able to really shine on stage with confidence here. Miles is an amazing director and always writes great plays/musicals that gives everyone an equal chance to have a part and really stand out. I gained confidence and was able to have fun as well. While coming to camp here every summer for probably close to 10 years- I made so many fun memories and made even more lifelong friends who I still keep in touch with. I had such a great experience here and would recommend it for anyone and everyone! 10/10

Where do I even begin? !? Theatre of the Imagination was a crucial part of my childhood, and has shaped me into the person I am today. After a failed outdoor camp experience (I am still not one for the outdoors) I attended Theatre of the Imagination as a last resort of something to do during the summers at my dads while he worked.needless to say I attended there for 7 summers more after. As someone who was a shy child, Miles had a way of getting ANYONE and EVERYONE out of their shell! Miles's impact on my life has carried onto my adulthood with public speaking. I can now even walk into a room of country music artists and hold a conversation even in a business setting, whereas before I couldn't even talk to my extended family members. I am so grateful for my time at T. I.and will forever carry it in my life. Every aspect of it was ALWAYS fun whether it was the classes, the shows, or even the pajama parties on Friday's after show days. I am so blessed I was able to attend such a positive environment. Thank you Miles and thank you Theatre of the Imagination for being such a positive impact in my life.

Theatre of the Imagination is a dream for kids and parents! My daughter has had trouble fitting in at other summer camps and experiences. NOT HERE. Everyone is so kind, Mr. Miles and staff are incredibly engaging and they teach the kids valuable lessons through drama games and scripts. My daughter is so happy on weeks she has gone and wants to go every week next summer. The staff work so hard to make sure everyone has a great time. So lucky to be a part of this awesome adventure.

We LOVE Theatre of the Imagination! Our daughter has practically grown up there. We include several sessions each year as part of her Summer schedule and are never disappointed! They even offer classes during the school year. She loves her time there; making new friends, playing games, and mostly learning how to be dramatic. And she's really grown in her acting abilities thanks to Mr. Miles and his talented staff. It's always a special treat attending the performances at the end of the week of classes—lots of laughs and audience interaction. We highly recommend Theatre of the Imagination!

Mr. Miles and his staff have been so amazing. Inspiring us to go to New York to see Broadway plays. My daughter loves being there, even so much as offering my daughter a day at the pool or WOF and said she wants to go to drama class…That sums it up right there!

Theatre of the Imagination has Kansas’s best theater classes and summer camps! I started taking classes here with Mr. Miles in 3rd grade and I loved it so much I continued to attend through 8th grade. The big thing that makes this better than all the other theater classes and camps I attended is that it is SO MUCH FUN, a lot of theater classes take things way too seriously, and have a very sterile approach that I hated as a kid but theatre of the imagination manages to be simultaneously more educational and way more enjoyable (and probably better priced) than their competitors. I learned how to perform, improv and express myself on stage here (a skill that carried into the rest of my life) and made lifelong friends. My days here were some of the happiest of my life and I wish I never had to grow up and leave!

My kid has been going to Theater of the Imagination for nearly 10 years! I highly recommend it. The plays are fun, everyone gets a part, the directors are supportive and encouraging. It's a well managed camp that we look forward to every year.

I have to thank Mr. Miles and everyone who provided my son with the most wonder experiences and summer! My son is very creative and his mind is always coming up different ways to act out movies and replicate characters. He absolutely loved every day he was at camp. He loved it so much he will do 5 this summer. I can’t say enough about how thankful I am for Theatre of the Imagination for providing my son with an opportunity to be himself and get to do what he loves! I would absolutely recommend Theatre of the Imagination to anyone wanting to act, dance, play or just have fun!

I went to Theatre of the Imagination as a kid, and it was an extremely rewarding experience. I am 20 now and still have life long friendships from when I was 11 years old at camp. Theatre of the Imagination gave me a chance to express myself and feel comfortable with myself. I loved acting and creating shows, and started my theatre experience which led me into the theatre program at my high school. 9 years later, I have come back and seen the extraordinary things that this camp provides for kids. I have seen shy little kids shine on stage and it is an incredible thing to witness. Leaving camp this summer feels like leaving my second home. Cant wait to come back next summer!

We have been involved with Theatre of the Imagination for several years and the experience has been wonderful. Kids have loved it and Miles and his staff have made everything easy for the parents.

My daughter loved her Zoom birthday party! She and her friends created a Pokemon themed movie during a 1.5 hr party. All the kids seemed to really enjoy it, and my daughter had tons of fun. Mr. Miles helped the kids think of lines to say and then recorded them. He did a great job including every child and helping anyone who was shy feel comfortable participating. At the end of the party the kids got to watch the movie they made in its unedited form, and then later that day he shared the link to the finished movie that included some fun special effects. This was a creative way to have a Zoom birthday party, and now we have a video that we can keep forever. Highly recommend!

Mr. Miles and Theatre of the Imagination have brought so much joy to my daughter's life during the pandemic. She previously enjoyed attending his afterschool programs and summer camps, but being able to make her own movies each week has been an excellent creative outlet during a time when there aren't a lot of opportunities to have fun and be silly with friends. Miles is very professional, patient, and has new skills to teach his students each session while also listening to their ideas and giving them a lot of control over the plot and characters in the short films they make. I highly recommend Theatre of the Imagination!

Our daughter has been enjoying Mr. Miles and Theatre of the Imagination for almost two years. His inventive and interactive classes are an amazing part of our week. He teaches fun, positivity, and core concepts of theater with patience and encouragement. If you haven't signed up, you are absolutely missing out and so are your children!