The Crane Acting Troupe (CAT) is a self-supporting co-curricular activity open to students in grades 7 through 12 under the advisement of music and theatre teacher Gail Nadeem Helfer.

Each year students in CAT have the opportunity to attend workshops on auditioning skills, costuming, make-up and stage crafts. Members are not only performers, but also technical staff and crew members interested in the many tasks associated with theatre, both onstage and backstage.

Save the Dates:

First Meeting & Sign-Ups — Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

  • High School Music Suite
  • Starts at 2:40 p.m.

Join us for the first CAT meeting of the year! We’ll kick things off with an introduction to the program, followed by sign-ups for:

  • Performers (Grades 7–12)
  • Stage Crew (Grades 9–12)

We’ll also hold elections for High School officer positions: Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Candidates should come prepared to give a short speech.

Audition details will be shared at this meeting as well!

Dance Workshops: Sign-Ups and General Info

  • Saturday, Sept. 20 — Part 1
    • 9:00-10:30 a.m. Beginners
    • 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Advanced
  • Saturday, Oct. 4 — Part 2
    • 9:00-10:30 a.m. Beginners
    • 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Advanced

Questions? Please send an email to: ghelfer@ichabodcrane.org.