Signature Theatre Reveals New Spring 2026 Education Programming
Classes include Vocal Technique for Professionals, Acting Fundamentals and more.
Signature Theatre has revealed a new slate of classes for its education programming this spring and summer. These new offerings will include Acting for All Adults, a fun acting class for beginner and intermediate actors taught by five-time Helen Hayes winner Nancy Robinette; Vocal Technique for Professionals, a three-week group vocal technique course for pre-professional and professional actors taught by vocal instructor Erin Driscoll; Acting Fundamentals for Ages 11 to 14, a crash course in acting basics for students aged 11-14; Jazz Dance for Professionals, a three-week course for adults with prior dance experience; and Debut: A Musical Theater Camp, a summer theater camp for students aged 11-14.
ABOUT SPRING 2026 EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Acting Fundamentals for Ages 11 to 14
February 10 – April 7 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Ages 11-14
Whether you’re a first-time actor or a seasoned pro, build confidence and make new friends in this acting crash course for middle school students (ages 11 – 14). Spend the semester learning foundational acting skills through scene work, improvisation exercises and fun theater games.
Tuition: $275; financial aid available
Signature Conservatory
February 4 – April 22 beginning at 7:00PM
Ages 14-18
The Signature Conservatory is a weekly session for the region’s strongest teenage actors to make the move from good actors to great actors. Hone your skills outside of the pressures of the rehearsal room, work with Signature’s acclaimed staff and award-winning affiliated theater artists, prepare for your college audition, and find connections with other young actors.
Tuition: $333; financial aid available
Applications due January 27
Acting for All Adults
March 5 – April 16 from 7:00PM-8:30PM
Ages 18+
Five-time Helen Hayes Award winner Nancy Robinette leads this fun acting course for beginner to intermediate actors. Learn the fundamentals of acting, including how to analyze a script, set objectives and tactics, reacting and finding your character. If you have ever wanted to give acting a try, are returning after a hiatus, or just want to sharpen your skills, this is the class for you!
Tuition: $215; financial aid available
Vocal Technique for Professionals
April 6 – April 20 from 7:00PM-9:00PM
Ages 18+
Whip out your songbook and join award-winning actor and vocal instructor Erin Driscoll for a three-week group vocal technique intensive for professionals. Each week, receive productive coaching as you sing solo and with classmates, while enjoying a safe space to ask questions and brush up on healthy, beautiful singing.
Tuition: $220; financial aid available
Jazz Dance for Professionals
February 23 – March 9 from 7:00-9:00PM
Ages 18+
Improve your jazz dance technique in this three-week course for dancers with prior experience. Dancer and choreographer Maurice Johnson will lead you through complex choreography while focusing on style, musicality and refining your skills.
Tuition: $90 for all three classes
ABOUT SUMMER 2026 EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Debut: A Musical Theater Camp
June 22 – June 26
Ages 11-14
In the tradition of Signature’s popular Stage One and Overtures programs, Signature is proud to have Debut join its educational family. This new program, aimed at burgeoning performers ages eleven to fourteen, will help these performers down their path to theatrical greatness. And it promises to be fun!
Tuition: $400; financial aid available
Registration opens in January 2026
Stage One
July 20 – July 31
Ages 14-17
A two-week workshop that gives the aspiring musical theater student an in-depth experience in the world of professional musical theater.
Tuition: $957
In-person auditions on February 7 at 10AM
Overtures
June 8 – June 20
For college students and recent graduates
Overtures is a two-week intensive training program designed to provide students with the necessary training to work professionally in musical theater.
Tuition: $1,758; financial aid available
In-person auditions on January 31 at 10AM
Pricing and registration information can be found at SigTheatre.org.
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