Academy Theatre News

Since the announcement of Jon Carr's upcoming departure to The Second City to serve as their new Executive Producer, the Dad's Garage board has selected an Interim Artistic Director to lead the company: former Dad's Garage ensemble member Tim Stoltenberg.

Children's Theatre Company has announced that Virtual Academy classes for the winter season are now on sale.

Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced a new virtual school residency program. The popular program has been reconsidered for the virtual classroom.

The Jewish Repertory Theatre will present a filmed staged reading of 'Holiday Shorts' by Hank Kimmel, available for digital download, December 10-30, 2020. This is the second selection in a series of Five Staged Readings, performed on the JRT stage and seen, through the magic of video, wherever audiences choose to enjoy.

Hershey Area Playhouse is pleased to offer their winter session for students in grades 1 to 12. The program will run from January 9 to February 27, with the majority of the classes taking place virtually. Depending on health conditions at the time, the final two classes may be held in person, adhering to social distance guidelines and other CDC-recommended safety protocols.

Enrollment is now open for the 2021 winter session of The Blank Theatre's Young Playwrights Academy (YPA). All classes, which begin on January 11 and run through March 1.

The Blank Theatre in Hollywood has announced the second session of the Young Playwrights Academy (YPA). All classes, which begin on October 12 and run through December 13, will be conducted live online. YPA offers a platform for young writers to expand their skills in a professional environment, with small class sizes, enhancing what they already know.

The next installment of The Robey Theatre Company's online series of Evening Conversations will be on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. PDT, presented via Zoom.

The Argyle Theatre Academy of the Arts is offering in-person and virtual classes for the 2020 Fall Intensive that will be conducted in a safe, socially distanced environment in accordance with New York State health guidelines.

The Hershey Area Playhouse has announced their fall Theatre Academy session with a junior musical performance for grades 4 through 12.

Are you homeschooling your child for the 2020-21 school year? Playhouse Theatre Academy can custom design theatre programs, both online and in person at Playhouse on Park! A teaching artist can also visit your small group at home if this is more convenient for you.

Come feel the music with Erin and Kristin! We want to take this opportunity to spark a love for musical theater analysis. This aspect of musical theater exploration will give teen actors a chance to explore the deeper meanings behind the music, the story, and the characters. The goal is to create a safe space for actors to freely analyze and discuss the prevalent social issues surrounding them daily. Over the 4-week class session, students will explore two musicals: THE PROM and SPRING AWAKENING. 

This fun-filled two hour INTRO TO IMPROV class will introduce students to essential skills in creativity, spontaneity, listening, acceptance, confidence-building, collaborative creativity and teamwork a?" all in an active and humorous way!

During this engaging, interactive, student-led series of masterclasses, students will explore recent events in regards to social injustice during these fragile and uncertain times. Students will also create original music and monologues to help them give voice to the struggles of their hearts in a hopeful, compassionate, and empathetic way.

Join in when the CENTER STAGE program returns to DST on Wednesday afternoons in September! In classes designed for kids ages 6-12, you'll sing and dance to songs from your favorite Pixar movies: Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., and more! By the end of the four-week session, students will present a fun show for friends and family to enjoy!

The youngest members of the DST community are invited to be engaged with master storyteller Elly Reidy every Wednesday morning in September on our Cullity Hall stage!

In SCRIPT WORK, instructors will utilize different scripts to practice developing characters. Learn to break down text, pick out context clues, and create relationships.

Come get fit with Allie! The FIT FOR BROADWAY class for teens will focus on exercising the right muscles for the right dance moves AND learning dance combos from your favorite TV shows and musicals!

Get ready for take-off this fall as Penobscot Theatre Companya??s Dramatic Academy launches into orbit with announcing new class offerings for kids, teens, and adults.

The Hershey Area Playhouse is announcing their fall Theatre Academy session with an in-person acting class for students in grades 1 through 3 and a junior musical, We are Monsters, for grades 4 through 12.