Upcoming Classes
The Theatre Lab is DC's largest independent drama school, offering comprehensive training by award-winning faculty for students of all ages. With classes in acting, musical theatre, film and television, directing, and more, you can design a tailored program that fits your goals.
Financial Aid: We believe that theatre education should be accessible to all. Tuition reduction is available for all classes. Learn more and apply.
Membership: Theatre Lab Members get a 10% discount off tuition. Certain exclusions apply. Learn more.
Adult Classes: General Information | Adult Class Policies
Youth & Teen Classes: General Information | Youth & Teen Class Policies
Results
Overview
If you've ever seen a corporate training video (think of the pre-flight instructions you see on passenger planes) then you've seen an industrial film. You may not know the actors' names, but they're making a living with their talent. In this class students will learn to apply the same tools one brings to a three-act play to a 30-second commercial or a three-minute instructional video. Students will go through the process of cold-reading scripts for auditions as well as shooting their performances and reviewing them on TV afterwards. The goal of this class is to get students proficient at the types of material that provide a substantial amount of the paid acting work in the DMV acting market.
Class Size*
6-10
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. Students who take this class typically have some background experience in acting for the camera and/or have taken one of the following classes at The Theatre Lab:
- Intro to Acting*
- Beginning Scene Study*
- Getting Started in TV and Film
- On-Camera Scene Study I
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- On-Camera Scene Study I and II
- Auditioning for the Camera
- Improv for Auditions
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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Cabaret is the art of storytelling through music, while making an intimate and personal connection with the audience. Each song—any kind of song—is a self-contained story sung from the singer’s perspective. This hands-on course explores all the many elements of cabaret performance, culminating in a public showcase featuring individual mini-sets developed over the course of the class.
Examples of What You’ll Learn
- Choose material that fits your unique skill sets and traits as a performer
- Apply a variety of methods to explore and practice a song
- Write “patter,” i.e., spoken or sung dialogue that acts as a narrative link between songs
- Structure a song set and cabaret show
- Rehearse and perform in a public production
Class Size*
6-8
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
Previous experience as a solo vocalist required. Students will be asked to come to the first class with three prepared songs and piano music.
Students who take this class have often taken one of the following classes at The Theatre Lab:
- Intro to Acting*
- Beginning Scene Study*
- Getting Started in Musical Theatre
- Acting a Song
- Musical Theatre Workshop
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre
- Viewpoints
- Musical Theatre Workshop
- Auditioning for Musical Theatre
- Creating a Musical Role
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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This course is designed to improve student performance in all the major aspects of auditioning for the theatre: monologues, cold readings, and “in the room” demeanor—whether you’re auditioning in person, virtually, or for a self-tape. The learning emphasis will be on practical skill-building, making the most of your rehearsal time, and overcoming psychological and emotional barriers to giving your best performance.
Class Size*
6-12
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. Students who take this class typically have some background experience in acting and/or have taken at least one of the following classes at The Theatre Lab:
- Intro to Acting*
- Beginning Scene Study*
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- Self-Tape and Virtual Auditioning
- Auditioning for the Camera
- Improv for Auditions
- Meisner I
- Creating a Role
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. This course emphasizes learning effective rehearsal techniques and expanding the actor’s range. Requires approximately 3–5 hours of rehearsal with an assigned partner outside of class each week. Taken together or in succession, this course and Intro to Acting constitute essential training in the basics of the actor’s craft.
Class Size*
6-12
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. For students with no prior acting experience, we recommend taking Intro to Acting prior to taking this class.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- Intermediate Scene Study
- On-Camera Scene Study
- Intro to Classical Acting
- Auditioning
- Creating a Role
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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An intensive course for actors and anyone else interested in expanding their theatrical skill set by learning the art of direction. All aspects of directing will be covered and practiced, including concept-building, blocking, and communicating with actors. Students will both direct scenes and act in each other's scenes, so expect to commit several hours per week outside of class. 8 weeks.
Class Size*
6-10
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. Students who take this class typically have some background experience in creative production, acting, and/or have taken one of the following classes at The Theatre Lab:
- Intro to Acting*
- Beginning Scene Study*
- Playwriting
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- Playwriting
- Meisner I
- The Stanislavski Method
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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A rare chance to build acting and singing skills using some of the best material in the musical theatre canon: songs for two. The goal of the course is to develop advanced skills in listening and interacting (both of which are hard to do with solos!). Students will work on both exemplary duets and the dialogue that leads into them, moving beyond the solo repertoire to develop facility with all aspects of musical theatre performance.
Class Size*
6-10
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. Experience with duets is not required, but students should have some singing experience and be able to learn songs mostly on their own with the helps of recordings.
Students who take this class have also have taken one of the following acting or musical theatre classes at The Theatre Lab:
- Intro to Acting*
- Beginning Scene Study*
- Acting a Song
- Getting Started in Musical Theatre
- Musical Theatre Workshop
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- Acting a Song
- Musical Theatre Workshop
- Singing Sondheim
- Performing Musical Theatre of the Golden Age
- Auditioning for Musical Theatre
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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This class will cover the ins and outs of all aspects of the film industry in the DC area, including commercials, corporate videos, indie and feature films, and where to look for auditions, jobs and performance opportunities. Class will include performing on-camera for playback and evaluation, as well as mastering the self-tape audition.
Additional Class Details
No Class: 2/18/2026
Class Size*
6-10
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. Students who take this class typically have some background experience in acting and/or have taken one of the following classes at The Theatre Lab:
- Intro to Acting*
- Beginning Scene Study*
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- On-Camera Scene Study I and II
- Acting in Commercials and Industrials
- Auditioning for the Camera
- Improv for Auditions
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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Adult Classes
Named by Backstage as one of the top acting programs in Washington DC, we offer top-tier training in acting, musical theatre, film and television, voiceover, playwriting, directing, and more—all taught by experienced professionals in a dynamic, supportive environment. Classes are designed to fit all skills, experience levels, and schedules. Each session features a mix of beginner, advanced, in-person, online, weeknight, and weekend classes.
Youth and Teen Classes
Taught after school and on the weekends, our school year classes are designed for students of all ages and experience levels—all led by experienced, supportive faculty. Kids as young as PreK3 can enjoy fun, camp-like experiences in our creative play classes, or learn and perform Shakespeare in an engaging, structured environment. Older kids and teens can study under prolific DC professionals and hone more advanced skills like intensive scene study, acting for film and TV, preparing for college auditions, and more.
Validity Period
Theatre Lab gift certificates never expire! They can be redeemed at any time for upcoming Theatre Lab classes.
Amounts
Choose any value option between $50 and $300. If you'd like to gift someone more than $300, please contact us.
Redeem a Gift Certificate
Once purchased, recipients can email contact@theatrelab.org to apply their Theatre Lab gift certificate toward the class of their choice. Our staff will be happy to assist with registration and class selection.
Give more than a gift—give an experience that could spark a lifelong love of theatre!
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A contemporary acting course for students with some scene study experience. The goal is to build upon existing acting skills, helping students learn to identify objectives in a script, pursue actions in a scene, and create believable characters. An excellent follow-up to Beginning Scene Study.
Class Size*
6-12
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
One previous scene study class or prior experience and permission of the instructor. Students who take this class typically have some background experience in acting and/or have taken The Theatre Lab’s Beginning Scene Study class.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- Creating a Role
- Improv for the Actor
- Meisner Technique
- Uta Hagen Technique
- Viewpoints
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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If you've ever seen a corporate training video (think of the pre-flight instructions you see on passenger planes) then you've seen an industrial film. You may not know the actors' names, but they're making a living with their talent. In this class students will learn to apply the same tools one brings to a three-act play to a 30-second commercial or a three-minute instructional video. Students will go through the process of cold-reading scripts for auditions as well as shooting their performances and reviewing them on TV afterwards. The goal of this class is to get students proficient at the types of material that provide a substantial amount of the paid acting work in the DMV acting market.
Class Size*
6-10
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. Students who take this class typically have some background experience in acting for the camera and/or have taken one of the following classes at The Theatre Lab:
- Intro to Acting*
- Beginning Scene Study*
- Getting Started in TV and Film
- On-Camera Scene Study I
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- On-Camera Scene Study I and II
- Auditioning for the Camera
- Improv for Auditions
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
For our early bird specials and other exclusive discounts on class tuition, subscribe to our emails and follow us @theatrelabdc on social media for updates.
Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Acting in Commercials and Industrials
Instructor
John Judy
Day
Thursdays
Dates
Jan 15 - Feb 19
Time
2:00 - 4:30 PM
If you've ever seen a corporate training video (think of the pre-flight instructions you see on passenger planes) then you've seen an industrial film. You may not kno...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$400
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: December
Instructor
Amal Saade
Day
Saturday
Dates
Dec 13 - Dec 13
Time
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Myth: Acting is about talent and talent is something you’re born with. Reality: Acting is a craft that anyone can learn—at any age. Acting is also a fun and deepl...
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LOCATION
onsite
COST
$60
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Art of Cabaret
Instructor
Marianne Glass Miller and Jeff Hamlin
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Jan 17 - Feb 21
Time
10 AM - 1 PM
Cabaret is the art of storytelling through music, while making an intimate and personal connection with the audience. Each song—any kind of song—is a self-contain...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$450
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Auditioning
Instructor
Frank Britton
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Jan 14 - Feb 18
Time
7 - 10 PM
This course is designed to improve student performance in all the major aspects of auditioning for the theatre: monologues, cold readings, and “in the room” demea...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$400
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Beginning Scene Study
Instructor
MaryBeth Wise
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Jan 17 - Feb 21
Time
1:30 - 4:30 PM
An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. This course emphasizes learning effective rehearsal technique...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$400
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Directing for Actors
Instructor
Bryanda Minix
Day
Mondays
Dates
Jan 12 - Feb 16
Time
7 - 10 PM
An intensive course for actors and anyone else interested in expanding their theatrical skill set by learning the art of direction. All aspects of directing will be c...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$400
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Duets
Instructor
Sherri L. Edelen
Day
Thursdays
Dates
Jan 15 - Feb 19
A rare chance to build acting and singing skills using some of the best material in the musical theatre canon: songs for two. The goal of the course is to develop adv...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$400
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Getting Started in TV and Film
Instructor
Brenna McDonough
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Jan 14 - Feb 25
Time
7 - 9:30 PM
This class will cover the ins and outs of all aspects of the film industry in the DC area, including commercials, corporate videos, indie and feature films, and where...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$370
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Student Level
Gift Certificates
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LOCATION
online
COST
$50
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Intermediate Scene Study
Instructor
J.J. Johnson
Day
Mondays
Dates
Jan 12 - Feb 16
Time
7 - 10 PM
A contemporary acting course for students with some scene study experience. The goal is to build upon existing acting skills, helping students learn to identify objec...
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Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$400