Happening at SteppingStone

School and Community Connections

Our Programs


Our Goal


At SteppingStone we use theatre as a tool to grow emotionally and socially healthy young people who are meaningful contributors to our community. We believe young people are powerful makers of culture and positive social change, so providing enriching arts experiences for their ideas to be realized is our first priority. Art making experiences with SteppingStone are rich, sometimes messy, collaborative processes from the first name game through the final sharing for family and friends. Teaching Artists guide developmentally sound lessons and experiences that place young people at the center as artists and makers.

Access to rich & collaborative Arts Experiences in childhood and early adulthood provide opportunities to hone crucial life-skills in critical thinking, social/emotional development, physical awareness, a sense of community, purpose, and meaningful contributions towards accomplishment.

At the heart of what we teach are our Core Values: Inspiration, Generosity, Belonging, Self-Advocacy, and Mastery

Who We Serve


We serve the Twin Cities and surrounding communities in MN & WI!

  • Schools – before, during, and after the school day
  • Community Centers
  • Early Childhood Education Centers
  • Libraries
  • Youth Development Organizations
  • Homeschool Groups
  • Any organization that serves youth ages 3-18

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At SteppingStone, we are committed to access and inclusion for all people. We stand firmly in opposition to racism, and our programs challenge our young artists, staff, and Board of Directors to foster inclusion and seek equity for all, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all economic backgrounds, people of all religions, and people with disabilities. SteppingStone collaborates with families to meet students’ needs, whether they are social, academic, developmental, or physical.

We Believe

Young people are artists, makers, and doers. They need to belong and to contribute to their world. When young people make art together, they change themselves and the world around them for the better.

We Do

SteppingStone ignites belonging, generosity, mastery, self-advocacy, and inspiration by creating art with young people to share with the world.