Classes & Workshops

Studio East Training for the Performing Arts

Kids’ Drama Classes & Workshops

What parents are saying…

Our experience has been practically perfect - we are so happy our children found our second home at Studio East! • Easy location, fantastic teachers, homeschool daytime classes at super affordable prices. LOVE! • Instructors have high expectations of the students, creating a classroom where growth, both as an actor and as a human being, can occur.

Drama Classes

 

Our quarterly theater classes offer Fall, Mini-Winter, Winter and Spring sessions each year. Offerings include acting, dance, and music classes with a variety of themes and focuses for preschool through high school students. Our dedicated instructors provide high-quality theater education, whether you are looking at drama as part of your curriculum or as a creative outlet. Arts education benefits include building self-esteem and confidence, interpersonal skills, creativity, responsibility, and so much more.

If you have an idea for a class that you do not see offered, contact the Education Director – if you have at least six students and we have the space and the instructor, you can create your own class!

Winter Quarter

AGE/GRADECLASS NAMEDAYTIMEDATESENROLLDESCRIPTIONTUITIONINSTRUCTORNO CLASS
3rd - 5thActing 1: Creating CharactersMON5:00pm-6:30pm1/15/2024-3/11/2024Register nowThe actor's job is to bring a character to life. Having the tools to build and develop a character are crucial skills for any actor. This class will help students build and create distinct, memorable characters, and apply them to scenes and monologues. This will give them techniques that can be used on any scripted material that they are working with, be it a monologue for an audition, or performing a character on stage.245Gilly Kelleher 2/19/2024
3rd-5thActing 1: Creating CharactersTHUR4:30pm-6:00pm.1/18/2024-3/14/2024Register nowThe actor's job is to bring a character to life. Having the tools to build and develop a character are crucial skills for any actor. This class will help students build and create distinct, memorable characters, and apply them to scenes and monologues. This will give them techniques that can be used on any scripted material that they are working with, be it a monologue for an audition, or performing a character on stage.245Kim Douthit2/22/2024
1st - 2ndBroadway Kids: Lion KingMON4:30pm-6:00pm1/15/2024-3/11/2024Register nowIn this mini-musical, students learn basic rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a show! This original script based on "The Lion King" features enough roles for every student and the classic song “Hakuna Matata”. We will work with a script, rehearse our play, and share with our friends and family!245Guthrie Bettinger2/19/2024
K-2ndBroadway Kids: Lion KingTUES4:30pm-6:00pm1/16/2024-3/12/2024Register nowIn this mini-musical, students learn basic rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a show! This original script based on "101 Dalmations" features enough roles for every student and the classic song “Cruella de Vil”. We will work with a script, rehearse our play, and share with our friends and family!245Joslynn Piper2/20/2024
3rd-5thBroadway Review: NewsiesTHUR6:00pm-7:30pm.1/18/2024-3/14/2024Register nowIn this mini-musical, students learn basic rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a show! This original script based on "Newsies" features enough roles for every student and songs including “Seize the Day” and “King of New York”. We will work with a script, rehearse our play, and share with our friends and family!245Kim Douthit2/22/2024
6th-12thBroadway Stars: WaitressTUES4:30pm-6:00pm1/16/2024-3/12/2024Register nowIn this mini-musical, students learn rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a mini-show inspired by the famous movie and contemporary musical, Waitress! Students will sing songs and learn choreography from the show as well as learn about character, stage presence, and acting out an original script.245Julia Gorordo2/20/2024
6th-12thBroadway Your WayFRI4:30pm-6:00pm.1/19/2024-3/15/2024Register nowIn this musical theater class, students learn rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a mini-show of their own creation.  Students will choose songs and dance numbers to learn as they create a musical in collaboration with their instructor. In the process, they'll learn about character, stage presence, as well as singing, dancing, and acting technique.245Donny Gersonde2/23/2024
Ages 4-KDrama Bugs: PAW PatrolWED4:00pm-5:30pm.1/17/2024-3/13/2024Register nowExploring new worlds through drama is a great way to build confidence and communication skills. This class theme is “PAW Patrol!” Students will play games, read stories, and sing songs related to saving the day! Together we’ll unleash their inner drama bug! Young performers learn to create crazy characters and tell stories as they work as individuals and cooperatively in this super fun, high-energy class.245Chloe Williams2/21/2024
Ages 4 - KDrama Bugs: Superhero Adventures!MON4:00pm-5:30pm1/15/2024-3/11/2024Register nowExploring new worlds through drama is a great way to build confidence and communication skills. This class theme is “Superhero Adventures!” Students will play games, read stories, and sing songs related to saving the day! Together we’ll unleash their inner drama bug! Young performers learn to create crazy characters and tell stories as they work as individuals and cooperatively in this super fun, high-energy class.245Hana Oh2/19/2024
4th-8thImprov TroupeWED4:30pm-6:00pm.1/17/2024-3/13/2024Register nowReturning students welcome! Beginning improv class required before joining the troupe. Have fun with the exciting world of improvisation by joining our Winter Improv Troupe! Students will continue to learn about thinking fast on their feet, working as an ensemble, creating stories and performing improv in front of others. They will learn to take risks and not be afraid of something flopping. Each week we’ll focus on a different aspect of improvisation to open up a whole new world of acting. A great way to build confidence onstage!245Ashley Klimper2/21/2024
3rd - 5thIntro to ImprovTUES4:30pm-6:00pm.1/16/2024-3/12/2024Register nowThe physical comedy you see on stage is often the most fun for the audience, and the actors! But all that fun comes after a lot of practice. In this hilarious class, young actors will learn the basics of unarmed stage combat by learning to fall, punch, kick, and pull safely. Then we’ll create our own comedic scenes and learn how to use our voices, bodies and faces to tell hysterically funny stories!245Adrian Cerrato2/20/2024
6th-12thMusical Theater Dance: IntermediateWED5:00pm-6:30pm.1/17/2024-3/13/2024Register nowThis class will focus on intermediate dance technique that is fundamental for musical theatre.  Students will take away tools to increase flexibility and improve core strength, fundamental jazz dance technique, and explore acting through specificity of movement, dancing with strength, and acting/selling a dance number.  The last part of class will be spent learning a routine that will help blend good dance technique with the performance aspect of musical theatre dance245Megan Connell2/21/2024
1st - 2ndPlay Creation: SpiesWED3:30pm-5:00pm.1/17/2024-3/13/2024Register nowThrough dramatic play, improvisation, and imagination games we will explore drama technique and acting skills in this fun, lively acting class. Then we'll work together to create our own amazing original play inspired by the theme "Spies!" There may be friendly sidekicks, dark ninjas or any other character - the students will decide!245Jillian Faulk2/21/2024
3rd-5thVoice: DuetsFRI4:30pm-6:00pm.1/19/2024-3/15/2024Register nowSinging skills are essential to young performers interested in musical theater. Geared for students who want to study voice but are not ready to commit to private singing lessons, this small class is perfect for the aspiring performer. Students will study musical terms and singing techniques and explore their voices through the hit Broadway Musical Beauty and the Beast. At the end of the session students will confidently sing a collection of songs from Beauty and the beast including group numbers and solos where they will show off what they’ve learned!245David Dryfoos2/23/2024
K-2ndVoice: Kidz Bop!THUR4:30pm-6:00pm.1/18/2024-3/14/2024Register nowIf your student loves singing along with the radio or Kidz Bop, this is the class for them! Singing skills are essential to young performers interested in musical theater. In this beginning voice class, we'll learn voice technique as we explore todays greatest hits! Then we'll learn acting and dance techniques to add to the music to create an amazing mini-concert for you at the end of the session.245Jillian Fault2/22/2024
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Homeschool Classes

 

Our homeschool theater classes offer students of all ages a chance to explore and enjoy the performing arts during the school day. Classes include acting, dance, and music classes with a variety of themes and focuses for ages 4-16. Our dedicated instructors provide high-quality theater education, whether you are looking at drama as part of your curriculum or as a creative outlet. Arts education benefits include building self-esteem and confidence, interpersonal skills, creativity, responsibility, and so much more.

If you have an idea for a class that you do not see offered, contact the Education Director – if you have at least six students and we have the space and the instructor, you can create your own class!

AGE/GRADECLASS NAMEDAYTIMEDATESENROLLLOCATIONNO CLASSDESCRIPTIONINSTRUCTOR
Ages 6-8Broadway KidsFRI11:30am-12:00pm.1/19/2024-3/22/2024Register nowStudio East2/16 & 2/23Put on a mini-musical in this energetic drama class where we’ll learn singing, acting, and dancing skills! Then, we’ll choose a mini-musical to rehearse and prepare for a presentation on the final day of class or create our own. Past favorite mini-musicals have included 101 Dalmatians, Aristocats, and Lion King.Meg Thompson
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Workshops

 

Workshops at Studio East are a great way to learn new skills in one day! Studio East offers Audition Workshops throughout the school year to prepare young performers for show auditions. Get prepared to take the stage!

Please note: Timing is everything. Workshops that have not met their minimum enrollment will be cancelled. Enroll early!

AGE/GRADECLASS NAMEDAYTIMEDATEENROLLDESCRIPTIONTUITION
Ages 13-19Brush Up Your Shakespeare with CarolynSUN5:00pm-8:00pmDecember 10, 2023Register nowIf you are auditioning for Studio East's Shakespeare show "As You Like It", you can take this workshop for FREE! Please sign up for your audition slot in advance of signing up for the workshop to get a promo code: https://studio-east.org/auditions/

Gain the confidence to take on any Shakespearean text in this introductory class taught by Studio East’s new Artistic Director, Carolyn Agan. Students will learn the fundamentals of text analysis, discuss the legacy of Shakespeare in performance, gain tools to choose an audition monologue, and receive live coaching for any piece they have already prepared. This class is valuable for Shakespeare beginners as well as those with some prior experience interested in expanding their skills. This is a great workshop for students auditioning for our spring production of As You Like It, or any students looking for an introduction or work session on these classics.
$70
Ages 8-19Audition 101SUN12:30pm - 3:30pmJanuary 7, 2024Register now$40
Ages 8-19Audition CoachingSUN12:30pm - 3:30pmJanuary 14, 2024Register nowGain the confidence to take on any Shakespearean text in this introductory class taught by Studio East’s new Artistic Director, Carolyn Agan. Students will learn the fundamentals of text analysis, discuss the legacy of Shakespeare in performance, gain tools to choose an audition monologue, and recieve live coaching for any piece they have already prepared. This class is valuable for Shakespeare beginners as well as those with some prior experience interested in expanding their skills. This is a great workshop for students auditioning for our spring production of As You Like It, or any students looking for an introduction or work session on these classics.$40
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