The Theatre Lab offers the area’s most comprehensive theatre arts curriculum for adults, teens, and youth, most taught by the area’s finest theatre professionals. With both in-person and online classes in acting for the stage and screen, musical theatre, voiceovers, playwriting, directing, and drama criticism, you can shape a unique training program that is right for you.
Adult Classes: Read class policies. Apply for financial aid.
Youth Classes: Read class policies. Apply for financial aid.
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$400.00
Sherri Edelen
Tuesdays
7 - 10 PM
Techniques for interpreting lyrics, connecting to the character you’re singing to, committing to the circumstances, making strong movement choices, and using your voice to maximum…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$400.00
Deidra LaWan Starnes
Dawn Ursula
Jaysen Wright
Derrick Truby
Erin Weaver
Tonya Beckman
Mondays
7 - 10 PM
What does it feel like to act opposite someone who has spent years mastering their craft? In this thrilling new Theatre Lab class, you’ll find…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$60.00
Amal Saade
Saturday
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…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$60.00
Terah Herman-Saldaña
Saturday
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…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$400.00
Frank Britton
Mondays
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”…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$400.00
Bryanda Minix
Tuesdays
7 - 10 PM
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…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$370.00
Steve Quintilian
Wednesdays
7 - 9:30 PM
Circlesinging is a fun and inspiring technique of improvisational art-creation for actors, teachers, singers, storytellers, music directors, improvisers—anyone who wants to explore musicality and multidisciplinary…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$370.00
Brenna McDonough
Tuesdays
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…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$400.00
J.J. Johnson
Saturdays
10 AM - 1 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…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$370.00
James Whalen
Mondays
7 - 9:30 PM
Our fun and fast-paced introduction to what acting is all about. For anyone who’s ever wanted to give acting a try, or those who haven’t…
