**This class does not fufill the class requirement needed in order to audition**

This class is the first step in a training series for potential hire as a teaching aide at Junior Theatre. A mandatory prerequisite for students under 18, this class will cover policies, procedures, inclusion and safety training, as well as positive and supportive approaches for working with children. Attendance is mandatory and no conflicts will be accepted. Test on the final day is a requirement. Students must be 14 years or older to participate.

PreK-K Students

Calling all Bookworms! Each week, your Teaching Artist will read stories aloud as young actors jump in to bring them to life, using creativity and character exploration to transform each tale into a playful performance. No reading skills required, just energy, creativity, and a love for storytelling. Use your new performance skills to bring your favorite stories to the stage!

*For students ages 4 and up. Students must be fully potty-trained to participate in camps and classes. For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT classes until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of classes or camps.

Grades 7 and 8

Step into the shoes of evil! This fall, learn how to harness madness and become the greatest villain ever seen! Through acting, movement, and stage combat learn how to craft heinous henchmen and vilified villains! From Iago to Thanos, we will learn how to dissect and become the bad guy of the story.

Grades 4-6

What happens when the world as we know it is turned upside down and it’s up to a new generation to set things right? Inspired by the bold heroes of dystopian stories like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and The Giver, young actors will build their own imagined worlds from the ground up. Through collaborative devising, students will create original characters, explore dramatic conflicts, and work together to tell stories of resilience, hope, and change. While themes may include high-stakes choices and mysterious futures, this class focuses on creative problem-solving and character-driven storytelling, not violence or combat. The future is unwritten... what story will you tell?

Grades 1-3

Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time in this wild west acting adventure! Head out on the open range, dream up cowboy characters, and explore tall tales through character, voice, and storytelling. Whether riding your trusty steed into town or dreaming up dusty desert adventures, each class blends teamwork, storytelling, and plenty of theatrical fun. 

Grades 1-4

Sharpen your pencils and your minds by creating an original play alongside your teaching artist. Unleash your creativity and work with your fellow actors to create a unique setting, one-of-a-kind characters, and a plot of your very own mini-play. Work as an actor, scenic designer, director, and so much more in this unique offering.

Grades 5 and up

Sharpen your pencils and your minds by creating an original play alongside your teaching artist. Unleash your creativity and work with your fellow actors to create a unique setting, one-of-a-kind characters, and a plot of your very own mini-play. Work as an actor, scenic designer, director, and so much more in this unique offering.

Grades 9-12

Whether you’re an experienced actor or have always wanted to get on stage, this skill-building offering is your opportunity to audition, rehearse, and perform in a one-act play! Classes will be spent auditioning, rehearsing, developing characters, and strengthening acting technique. The class will culminate in a shared performance of a short play for friends and family.

Please note: There will be a video audition requirement prior to the start of this class, which will determine casting. Casting decisions are at the sole discretion of the Teaching Artist. The title of the play is TBD contingent upon enrollment numbers. Since class serves as rehearsal time, enrollment in this class is a commitment to regular attendance.