Conservatory Classes
NCTC’s Conservatory has been a leader in theatre education in the Bay Area for over 40 years. We offer classes in acting, musical theatre, and performance in our 3-theater facility. Stay in the know! Follow NCTC Education on Instagram and Facebook.
Questions about registration or booking an interview/tour? Contact Education Program Manager Kaitlin Rosen at Kaitlin@nctcsf.org
Questions about programming or performance opportunities? Contact Education Director Stephanie Temple (she/her) at Stephanie@nctcsf.org.
Teen Improv Club
Runs Apr 11 - May 16, 2026
Session:Spring
Students:Grades 6-9
Join the club! In this fast-paced class, you’ll develop the basic skills of Improv while flexing your creativity. Learn to be a spontaneous, supportive scene partner in this ensemble-based group where anything (super fun) can happen! *Note: this class does not have a final presentation.
Youth Improv Club
Runs Apr 11 - May 16, 2026
Session:Spring
Students:Grades 3-5
Join the club! In this fast-paced class, you’ll develop the basic skills of Improv while flexing your creativity. Learn to be a spontaneous, supportive scene partner in this ensemble-based group where anything (super fun) can happen!
Teen Musical Theatre
Runs Apr 11 - May 16, 2026
Session:Spring
Students:Grades 5-8
Ready to sing your heart out? Whether you’re new to musical theatre or ready to level up, this is your chance to bring show-stopping songs to life. Each session begins with vocal warm-ups that build healthy technique—then we dive into ensemble numbers from hit Broadway shows like The Addams Family, Hadestown, or Once Upon a Mattress. Over the course of the session, you’ll build performance skills, strengthen your voice, and connect with fellow performers in a fun, supportive space. We’ll wrap it all up with a final mini-concert for family and friends—because every great musical moment deserves an audience!
Teen Improv Camp
Runs Jun 8 - Jun 12, 2026
Session:Summer
Students:Ages 11-14 (Rising 7th-9th graders, must have completed 6th grade by camp)
Get ready for a summer full of laughter, creativity, and quick thinking! In this past-paced camp, teens will sharpen their improv skills through group games and exercises designed to boost spontaneity, confidence, and teamwork.
Seussified Shakespeare
Runs Jun 15 - Jun 26, 2026
Session:Summer
Students:Ages 11-14 (Rising 7th-9th graders, must have completed 6th grade by camp)
Seussified Shakespeare…where highbrow meets hilarious! What happens when Shakespeare’s iconic characters, plots, and poetry get a Dr. Seuss–style twist? Rhymes get wilder, language gets bolder, and serious drama meets delightful silliness.
Teen Ensemble Production: The Odyssey
Runs Jul 6 - Jul 18, 2026
Session:Summer
Students:Ages 11-14 (Rising 7th-9th graders, must have completed 6th grade by camp)
This fun and immersive youth drama camp gives kids a joyful introduction to the full theatre experience—from auditions to a big final bow. Campers rehearse and perform a full-length, age-appropriate production while learning basic staging, choreography, and simple songs.
Youth Ensemble Production: Musical Time Machine
Runs Jul 6 - Jul 17, 2026
Session:Summer
Students:Ages 8-11 (Rising 3rd-6th graders, must have completed 2nd grade by camp)
This fun and immersive youth drama camp gives kids a joyful introduction to the full theatre experience—from auditions to a big final bow. Campers rehearse and perform a full-length, age-appropriate production while learning basic staging, choreography, and simple songs.
Superhero Academy
Runs Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2026
Session:Summer
Students:Ages 8-11 (Rising 3rd-6th graders, must have completed 2nd grade by camp)
Superhero Academy is a high-energy summer drama camp where kids step into a world of capes, secret identities, and epic showdowns! Using acting games, improvisation, and creative movement, campers will explore what it means to be a hero—and what makes a great villain.
Theatre 360
Runs Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2026
Session:Summer
Students:Ages 12-16 (Rising 8th-11th graders, must have completed 7th grade by camp)
Theatre 360 is a hands-on summer drama camp for teens who want to explore every side of theatre—onstage and behind the scenes. Each day, students dive into a new theatre skill, from acting and improvisation to puppetry, stage lighting, scenic painting, and basic stage management.