Conservatory Classes

This ultimate theatre production class is for teens who are ready to step into the spotlight in a professional setting. The process is fast-paced and geared towards those seeking a challenge or those interested in studying theatre in college. Students will have an opportunity to help choose the project, whether it be a comedy, drama, murder mystery, farce, or a completely new play. Led by Education Director Stephanie Temple, actors perform in a full-scale ensemble production with a two-weekend run. Come work with a group of like-minded students and create something new!

Take the spotlight and bring a story to life! In this dynamic, hands-on acting class, teen performers will collaborate on a 20-minute mini-play—complete with costume pieces, props, and a final performance on a professional stage for family and friends. Students will dive deep into character development, sharpen their script and memorization skills, and discover what it really takes to build a performance from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll learn how to take direction, support your ensemble, and experience the thrill of creating theatre as a team.

Step into the limelight! In this immersive class, students will create a 20-minute mini-play—complete with costume pieces, props, and a final performance on a professional stage for family and friends. Here’s your chance to work together on a story, develop your character from start to finish, and learn what it takes to build a performance from page to stage. This is a great way to learn how to work with scripts, take direction, memorize lines, and bond with your fellow actors over the thrill of performance!

Put on a hat—become a whole new character! In this imaginative acting class, students will explore through costume pieces and character play. Each week, a new set of costume items—hats, capes, glasses, animal ears, and more—will inspire wild and wonderful characters. Students will discover how costumes change the way we walk, talk, and express ourselves, from sneaky villains to royal queens, goofy sidekicks to wild animals. Through creative movement and storytelling, kids will build confidence, imagination, and performance skills—one fabulous outfit at a time!

Got a big audition coming up? Let one of our professional Teaching Artists help you step into the spotlight with confidence. In these personalized one-on-one coaching sessions, you’ll get expert guidance on everything from monologue selection and character development to mastering your delivery and calming those pre-audition jitters. Whether you’re prepping for a school play, a conservatory program, or a dream role, these sessions are designed to help you stand out. Most students book 2–3 sessions depending on their goals and the material—because every great performance starts with great preparation.

In this hands-on class, students will learn the fundamentals of stage makeup while exploring a range of exciting theatrical looks. From fantastical fairies and classic mimes to creepy monsters and realistic wounds, each week brings a new challenge. All makeup and supplies are included—just bring your imagination.