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Discover the world of theater with theatre classes for kids in NYC, where young aspiring actors will learn improvisation, character development, and stage presence through fun and interactive activities.

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Tween Theatre Production and Performance Camp (Ages 10-13)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Join us for an exhilarating week of theatre creation and performance tailored for tweens. Explore the art of writing, directing, and acting as you bring original short plays to life. Embrace a supportive atmosphere where observation and feedback shape your understanding of storytelling, guided by industry professionals who believe in learning through play and positive reinforcement.

(66) All levels 10 - 13 years old
$700

5 sessions

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Summer Musical Theatre (Ages 10-13)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

In our Two Week Musical Theatre Camp, students explore the Barrow Group approach as applied to Musical Theatre.  This class introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. Students will explore scenes, songs, movement, and audition technique.  Students will work on at least two different songs; the first selected by the student and for the second the instructor will assign a...

(66) Beginner 10 - 13 years old
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$1,050

10 sessions

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Kids Company Workshop (Ages 6 - 14 yrs)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This is a dynamic skills-based class where students will learn acting technique, character development, vocal skills, improvisation, creative drama, play-building, scene study, and more. Students will study foundational theater texts as well as different performance genres and styles. The class will include partner work, group activities, games, opportunities for individual projects, cultivation of leadership skills, practicing creative decision...

(30) All levels 6 - 14 years old
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$680

13 sessions

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Kids Company Showcase (Ages 6 - 14 years)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Registration due at the first Parent’s Meeting. Students enroll in one session per week. Showcase programs culminate in a musical review/cabaret style presentation. With an ensemble focus, the Showcase is an excellent place for newer performers to develop skills, confidence, and technique in a supportive, dynamic, and fun environment. Location Note: All classes are located at the West Side YMCA at 5 West 63rd Street. Students will need to check...

(30) All levels 6 - 14 years old
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$1,250

23 sessions

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'BEETLEJUICE' Broadway Musical Camp

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

'BEETLEJUICE' BROADWAY MUSICAL CAMP: Educational Musical Intensive ATNY is proud to present Beetlejuice this summer in one professional week, to train, prep and present in one amazing camp week.  You’ll be put to the task, and we’re raising the bar. Now, we’re bringing this professional instruction to you in a special summer camp week. Camp is for all levels, and by week’s end, you’ll be heads and shoulders above where you began,...

(7) All levels 7 - 17 years old
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$795

5 sessions

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Teen Theatre Production and Performance (Ages 14-17)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

In this class students will learn all of the artistic and technical positions in professional theater by writing, acting, directing, and designing their own work. Students begin with writing exercises then step into the roles of actor, director, producer, stage manager, and design team for each others work. Throughout the course students will also learn the basic technical aspects of running the light and sound booth. The class culminates in an...

(66) All levels 14 - 17 years old
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$475

13 sessions

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Le Club Théâtre (ages 11–14)

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Conquer your fear of learning a foreign language through this fun theater club! Teens will learn improvisation exercises while developing their language skills. They will be introduced to le Coq’s techniques that give the students the confidence to creatively express themselves. Teens will increase their imagination and awareness while having fun in French. They will not only speak French during their performances but also write scripts in French....

(13) Beginner 11 and older
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$660

11 sessions

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Intro to Theatre (Ages 6-8 years old)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Introductory theatre course for beginners to build confidence, vocabulary and skills for theatre making.  Learnings include stage directions, script reading, character arc, emotive action and more. Low pressure and lots of fun!

(30) Beginner 6 - 9 years old
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$265

8 sessions

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Intro to Musical Theatre (Ages 8-12 years old)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Introductory course on the basics of musical theatre.  Learnings include composure role, story arcs, musicals, straight plays, ensemble dances and more.  Singing and dancing isn't hard when you're having fun!

(30) Beginner 8 - 12 years old
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$265

8 sessions

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Girl Power Theater - Howling Girls

GoodCapp Arts @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

An all-girl theater ensemble dedicated to the creation of original feminist theater pieces and projects that reflect what it means to be a girl growing-up today. Actors will participate in intensive team building, technique training, free writing and script craft. The Howling Girls Ensemble serves as a safe, nurturing, empowering space for girls to come together and share their voices.  No audition required.

All levels 11 - 14 years old
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$500

8 sessions

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Junior Excel

Broadway Workshop @ 305 W 38th St, New York, NY

Broadway Workshop’s Junior Excel Intensive is a 5-day program geared toward students ages 8-14 with an extremely strong passion for the performing arts. Junior Excel students will study the 3 disciplines of musical theatre in small groups, broken down by age. Students will prepare solo and small group pieces in preparation for our end of program production, where they will perform for a panel of New York agents, mangers and casting directors,...

All levels 8 - 14 years old
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$1,095

5 sessions

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Musical Theater Builders Camp (K to 2nd Grade)

Creative Stage @ 154 W 93rd St, New York, NY

In Musical Theater Builders, children experiment with theatrical improv to develop original stories and characters. New lyrics are created, based on the children’s ideas, and set to famous Operatic, Symphonic, and Musical Theater hit tunes—often with very comic effect! Finally, children rehearse and perform the “World Premiere” of their original show for family and friends. Each class is accompanied by a conservatory-trained musician....

All levels 5 - 8 years old
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$500

12 sessions

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The All-Girl Jr Company

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Students will explore theater essentials including improvisation, relaxation, sense memory, scene and character study, and fun theater games. Students will prepare scripted pieces along with creating original works. Please note: Participation in this class acknowledges that any and all creative work developed and created by and with the school is owned by the school. Interview required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details:...

(1) Beginner 11 - 14 years old
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$425

7 sessions

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Arts Effect Junior Actors

The Arts Effect @ 1296 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Kids ages 6-9 are welcomed to join The Arts Effect for an exciting semester of theater games, movement exercises, character and scene development, playwriting, and more.  The young actors also focus on acting essentials and fun character creation as they jump into scenes from some of their favorite books and movies such as Matilda, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Harriet the Spy, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and...

(1) Beginner 6 - 9 years old
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$375

8 sessions

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Teen Tech Crew (Ages 12 - 19 yrs)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

In Teen Tech Crew, technical theater professionals teach weekly workshops in lighting, stage management, sound, costume, and scenic design. students practice their new techniques in support of the kids company productions of getting to know... Oklahoma! and Guys and Dolls, Jr. as well as backstage during teen theater collective’s dramatic play presentations the brothers Grimm Spectaculathon and Metamorphoses.   The Teen Tech Crew is...

(30) All levels 12 - 19 years old
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Free

7 sessions

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Theatre Performing Arts Showcase (Ages 9 - 15)

Wagner College Lifelong Learning @ 1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY

This all new approach to our ACT performing arts program will include morning sessions alternating between dance, vocals and acting instruction. These specialized triple threat trainings will prepare everyone for the afternoon auditions and rehearsals for our end of program Showcase. All performers will audition for a role in our show that will be performed in the Wagner College' Stage One Theatre. Roles will be assigned, and each afternoon rehearsals...

(5) All levels 9 - 15 years old
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$999

10 sessions

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One Great Day, One Great Show!

Creative Stage @ 2537 Broadway, New York, NY

In a single day, your kids will create, rehearse, and perform their own original show from start to finish!  Before lunch,  with the help of improvisational games, kids develop characters and a story. New lyrics are created and set to famous opera, symphonic and Broadway hit tunes.  After lunch, kids rehearse their original show. At the conclusion of the day, kids perform for friends and family! (Performances take place just before...

All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$115
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Broadway Experience Summer Intensive Level 1 (11-14yrs)

The Broadway Experience @ 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Week one of our summer intensive offers over 75 triple threat based classes, workshops, and lectures split between three levels based on age and experience.  Week two shifts focus to stage performance taking students through an intense rehearsal process culminating in a major performing opportunity. ​Level One is advanced beginner and offers introductory dance, voice, and acting classes for students ages 11-14.  Our incredible faculty...

Beginner 11 - 14 years old
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$2,200

12 sessions

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Junior Company Spring Session (Ages 10-13)

Irondale Ensemble Project @ 85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY

Junior Company is back in session!  Our middle school ensemble, for ages 10-13, is a junior version of our teen ensemble, Irondale’s Young Company.  Students will learn the essentials of theatrical stagecraft, including: character development, relationship building, improvisation, acting, movement and space work, design, playwriting, directing, and game play.  Each session will culminate in a final project: tailored to the...

All levels 10 - 13 years old
No upcoming schedules
$375

9 sessions

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Creating Your Own Character Acting

Pigeonholed Theater Company @ 68 34th St, Brooklyn, NY

This age range encompasses children at their most spectacularly imaginative. In this class, we encourage the students to use that imagination to create a world and character(s) all of their own. They will learn theatre games, improvisation, listening and communication skills, as well as how to devise an original play. Throughout the session, they will develop and build upon a fully formed character and story, which will culminate in an invited rehearsal...

All levels 4 - 7 years old
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$225

7 sessions

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