Youth Courses & Programs
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.
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**Director approval required. Please email Terah@theatrelab.org with child’s previous experience for approval**
For young actors who have experience and are ready to step into the spotlight, this class is an exciting opportunity to embark on a creative journey where collectively they create and perform in their own play. Led by senior faculty member Bry Minix, students will start by delving into collaborative storytelling, where as an ensemble, they will devise and write their own play. The second half of the class will be focused on bringing that play to life. Students will explore more about their characters and rehearse their play for a final performance that showcases the talent and creativity of their collective. Join us for this class where young actors become the architects of their own play! (As this is a performance-based class, attendance is extremely important. Please make sure your child is available for the dates listed above prior to registration)
Feb 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 25, May 2, May 9
(No class April 11 & 18)
PERFORMANCE: Friday, May 10th @ 6:30 PM
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An exploration of the numerous elements that go into a successful audition for the screen. Topics will include preparation, appropriate dress, demeanor, techniques for quick character analysis, cold readings, callbacks, and screen tests. All students will be recorded on video for playback and critique.
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No class on 5/25/24.
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This class explores what it means to have a voice – in society, in a meeting room, in artistic practice, in public speaking situations, or in personal relationships. Students will use techniques drawn from The Theatre Lab’s award-winning Life Stories methodology to discover exactly what they have to say and to gain power and confidence in saying it. Each student will focus on the communication scenarios most important to them, with the dual goal of empowering the self and gaining concrete skills.
To remove barriers to access, this class is being offered as Pay-What-You-Can. Please submit this brief form to begin the registration process.
Please disregard the waitlist language below. There are still spots available in the class. Use the link above to begin registration.
No class 5/25.
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No class on 4/22, 5/27.
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**Director approval required. Please email Terah@theatrelab.org with child’s previous experience for approval**
For young actors who have experience and are ready to step into the spotlight, this class is an exciting opportunity to embark on a creative journey where collectively they create and perform in their own play. Led by senior faculty member Bry Minix, students will start by delving into collaborative storytelling, where as an ensemble, they will devise and write their own play. The second half of the class will be focused on bringing that play to life. Students will explore more about their characters and rehearse their play for a final performance that showcases the talent and creativity of their collective. Join us for this class where young actors become the architects of their own play! (As this is a performance-based class, attendance is extremely important. Please make sure your child is available for the dates listed above prior to registration)
Feb 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 25, May 2, May 9
(No class April 11 & 18)
PERFORMANCE: Friday, May 10th @ 6:30 PM
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Student Level
Children(Grades 3-5) Young Actors Collective: Devise and Perform Your Own Play!
Instructor
Bryanda Minix
Day
Thursdays
Dates
Feb 8 - May 9
Time
4:30 PM -6:30 PM
**Director approval required. Please email Terah@theatrelab.org with child’s previous experience for approval** For young actors who have experience and are ready ...
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Winter
Spring I
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$600
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: April
Instructor
Amal Saade
Day
Saturday
Dates
Apr 13 - Apr 13
Time
11:30 AM – 1:30 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. Take two hours on a Saturday a...
MORE INFOSESSION
Spring I
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$50
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: May
Instructor
Vince Eisenson
Day
Saturday
Dates
May 4 - May 4
Time
11:30 AM – 1:30 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. Take two hours on a Saturday a...
MORE INFOSESSION
Winter
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$50
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Auditioning for Musical Theatre
Instructor
Bobby Smith
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Apr 17 - May 22
Time
7 - 10 PM
This class focuses on preparing the actor for musical theatre audition and performance, through careful attention to each actor/singer’s strengths and weaknesses. E...
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Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$380
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Auditioning for the Camera
Instructor
John Judy
Day
Tuesdays
Dates
Apr 16 - May 21
Time
7 - 9:30pm
An exploration of the numerous elements that go into a successful audition for the screen. Topics will include preparation, appropriate dress, demeanor, techniques fo...
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Spring II
LOCATION
online
COST
$310
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Beginning Scene Study (Saturdays)
Instructor
MaryBeth Wise
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 1
Time
1:30 - 4:30 PM
An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. Emphasis on learning effective rehearsal techniques and expan...
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Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$380
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Beginning Scene Study (Wednesdays)
Instructor
Nathan Whitmer
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Apr 17 - May 22
Time
7 - 10 PM
An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. Emphasis on learning effective rehearsal techniques and expan...
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Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$380
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Finding Your Voice
Instructor
April Harris
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Apr 20 - Jun 15
Time
10 AM - 12:30 PM
This class explores what it means to have a voice – in society, in a meeting room, in artistic practice, in public speaking situations, or in personal relationships...
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Spring II
LOCATION
online
COST
$310
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Intro to Acting (Mondays)
Instructor
Evan Casey
Day
Mondays
Dates
Apr 15 - Jun 3
Time
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 done it since that one tim...
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Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$340
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Intro to Acting (Thursdays)
Instructor
Evan Casey
Day
Thursdays
Dates
Apr 18 - May 23
Time
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 done it since that one tim...
MORE INFOSESSION
Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$340