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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Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$370.00

Instructor

Brenna McDonough

Day

Wednesdays

Dates

Jan 14 - Feb 25

Time

7 - 9:30 PM

Overview This class will cover the ins and outs of all aspects of the film industry in the DC area, including commercials, corporate videos, indie…

Student Level

SESSION

LOCATION

Online

COST

$50.00$500.00

Looking for a meaningful gift that inspires creativity and joy? Give the gift of theatre! Theatre Lab gift certificates can be applied towards tuition for…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$400.00

Instructor

J.J. Johnson

Day

Mondays

Dates

Jan 12 - Feb 16

Time

7 - 10 PM

Overview A contemporary acting course for students with some scene study experience. The goal is to build upon existing acting skills, helping students learn to…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$370.00

Instructor

James Whelan

Day

Mondays

Dates

Jan 12 - Feb 16

Time

7 - 9:30 PM

Overview 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…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$370.00

Instructor

Bryanda Minix

Day

Wednesdays

Dates

Jan 14 - Feb 25

Time

7 - 9:30 PM

Overview 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…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

Online

COST

$170.00

Instructor

Steve Quintilian

Day

Mondays

Dates

Jan 12 - Feb 16

Time

7 - 8 PM

Overview Estill Voice Training® (EVT), the popular vocal skill methodology practiced around the world, is for anyone who wants to understand and improve their speaking…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$400.00

Instructor

Madeleine Regina

Day

Mondays

Dates

Jan 12 - Feb 16

Time

7 - 10 PM

Overview Through a step-by-step progression of acting exercises developed by the famous acting teacher Sanford Meisner, including his iconic “Repetition,” students will develop their ability…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$400.00

Instructor

Bobby Smith

Day

Tuesdays

Dates

Jan 13 - Feb 17

Time

7 - 10 PM

Overview Intensive training in musical theatre skills with one of Washington’s most popular and award-winning performers. Attention will be paid to all aspects of musical…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$400.00

Instructor

John Judy

Day

Tuesdays

Dates

Jan 13 - Feb 17

Time

7 - 10 PM

Overview An intensive course in acting for the screen. Students will rehearse scenes from plays, teleplays, and screenplays with special attention to what makes acting…

Student Level

Adults (18+)

SESSION

Winter

LOCATION

In Person

COST

$400.00

Instructor

Brenna McDonough

Day

Tuesdays

Dates

Jan 13 - Feb 17

Time

7 - 10 PM

Overview Further training in acting for the screen. Students will rehearse scenes from plays, teleplays, and screenplays and learn through frequent videotaping of scenes with…

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