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
$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…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$370.00
J.J. Johnson
Tuesdays
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…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$400.00
John Judy
Tuesdays
7 - 10 PM
An intensive course in acting for the screen. Students will rehearse scenes from plays, teleplays, and screenplays with special attention to what makes acting work…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$400.00
John Judy
Thursdays
7 - 10 PM
Further training in acting for the screen. Students will rehearse scenes from plays, teleplays, and screenplays and learn through frequent videotaping of scenes with moment-to-moment…
Adults (18+)
Fall I, Fall II
Online
$100.00
1 hour mentor coaching session with Theatre Lab faculty, to be scheduled at mutually convenient times between student and instructor. Get acting tips, career advice,…
Adults (18+)
Fall I, Fall II
In Person
$100.00
1 hour mentor coaching session with Theatre Lab faculty, to be scheduled at mutually convenient times between student and instructor. Get acting tips, career advice,…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
Online
$320.00
Nathan Whitmer
Saturdays
10 AM - 12:30 PM
A course to help you master all aspects of virtual auditioning, an indispensable skill in the post-pandemic market for both stage and screen talent. No…
Adults (18+)
Fall II
In Person
$310.00
Steve McBride
Saturdays
10 AM - 12 PM
This fun, supportive course is designed for actors/dancers/singers ready to discover and develop their voice in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Students will learn the fundamentals…
