Step Into Character
Join us for drama classes at your school! Due to the construction of our new Mainstage Theatre Complex, set to open March 2023, we will be hosting After School Drama Classes at local schools for the 2022-23 season.
At Playhouse, we believe everyone has a voice. Our acting classes are designed to build confidence, strengthen communication skills and develop a sense of ensemble and community. Programs focus on individual and collective skill development in a fun and supportive environment. Each session of classes focuses on a particular set of theatricals skills – Acting, Movement/Voice and Improvisation – and provides a rich learning experience. The class sessions build upon one another and provide a well-rounded foundation.
After School Drama Classes are currently available for students at these partner schools:
- Charles W. Springmyer Elementary School
- Hyde Park School
- Montessori Academy of Cincinnati
- North Avondale Montessori School
- Sands Montessori School
Please note that school-based classes are only available for students currently enrolled in those schools. If you are interested in having Playhouse After School Drama Classes come to your school, please contact Julia Gomez, Education Associate, at Julia.Gomez@cincyplay.com.
Each child acting class tuition includes a $25, non-refundable registration fee. Cancellations prior to the first day of class will be honored with a refund, minus the $25 non-refundable registration fee. Cancellations after the first class will receive a refund, minus a pro-rate for the first class and the $25 non-refundable registration fee. There will be no refunds given after the second class.
In the case of inclement weather, families will be advised via email and text regarding the cancellation of class. We will follow what the students' school decides, and will do our best to make up for the missed class. If a make-up class is not possible, a pro-rated refund will be provided.
Fractured Fairytales
Tuesdays, March 14 - May 9
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
After school at Hyde Park School*
First through third grade
$140**
Oh no! Our fairytales have gotten all mixed up! Did Cinderella meet the seven dwarfs or Peter Pan fly to Narnia? Help us on a journey to make sense of these jumbled tales as we learn improvisation and acting skills.
Classes will take place on: 3/14/23, 3/21/23, 4/4/23, 4/11/23, 4/18/23, 4/25/23, 5/2/23, 5/9/23
No class on 3/28/23
Registration for this class closes on March 11.
*This class is only open to the students of Hyde Park School.
**Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Storybook Land
Tuesdays, March 14 - May 9
2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
After school at North Avondale Montessori School*
Pre-K through Kindergarten
$95**
Nibble nibble! Crunch crunch! Jump into the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar as we go on a journey of growth and change. We'll add in improvisation as our hungry caterpillars meet new bug friends along the way.
Classes will take place on: 3/14/23, 3/21/23, 4/4/23, 4/11/23, 4/18/23, 4/25/23, 5/2/23, 5/9/23
No class on 3/28/23
Registration for this class closes on March 11.
*This class is only open to the students of North Avondale Montessori School.
**Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Fractured Fairytales
Wednesdays, March 15 - May 10
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
After school at North Avondale Montessori School*
First through third grade
$140**
Oh no! Our fairytales have gotten all mixed up! Did Cinderella meet the seven dwarfs or Peter Pan fly to Narnia? Help us on a journey to make sense of these jumbled tales as we learn improvisation and acting skills.
Classes will take place on: 3/15/23, 3/22/23, 4/5/23, 4/12/23, 4/19/23, 4/26/23, 5/3/23, 5/10/23
No class on 3/29/23
Registration for this class closes on March 12.
*This class is only open to the students of North Avondale Montessori School.
**Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Fractured Fairytales
Fridays, March 17 - May 12
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
After school at Charles W. Springmyer Elementary School *
First through third grade
$140**
Oh no! Our fairytales have gotten all mixed up! Did Cinderella meet the seven dwarfs or Peter Pan fly to Narnia? Help us on a journey to make sense of these jumbled tales as we learn improvisation and acting skills.
Classes will take place on: 3/17/23, 3/24/23, 3/31/23, 4/14/23, 4/21/23, 4/28/23, 5/5/23, 5/12/23
No class on 4/7/23
Registration for this class closes on March 14.
*This class is only open to the students of Charles W. Springmyer Elementary School .
**Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Fractured Fairytales
Mondays, April 3 - May 8
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
After school at Montessori Academy of Cincinnati*
First through third grade
$105**
Oh no! Our fairytales have gotten all mixed up! Did Cinderella meet the seven dwarfs or Peter Pan fly to Narnia? Help us on a journey to make sense of these jumbled tales as we learn improvisation and acting skills.
Classes will take place on: 4/3/23, 4/10/23, 4/17/23, 4/24/23, 5/1/23, 5/8/23
This is a 6-week class.
Registration for this class closes on March 29.
*This class is only open to the students of Montessori Academy of Cincinnati.
**Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Fractured Fairytales
Wednesdays, April 5 - May 10
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
After school at Sands Montessori School*
First through third grade
$122**
Oh no! Our fairytales have gotten all mixed up! Did Cinderella meet the seven dwarfs or Peter Pan fly to Narnia? Help us on a journey to make sense of these jumbled tales as we learn improvisation and acting skills.
Classes will take place on: 4/5/23, 4/12/23, 4/19/23, 4/26/23, 5/3/23, 5/10/23
This is a 6-week class. Class time includes a 15-minute proctored snack break.
Registration for this class closes on April 2.
*This class is only open to the students of Sands Montessori School.
**Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Movie Mash-Up
Fridays, April 7 - May 12
3:45 - 4:55 p.m.
After school at Sands Montessori School*
Fourth through sixth grade
$134**
And...Action! What happens when our favorite movie characters are thrown into the same story? We'll use improvisation techniques to mash together characters, worlds, and stories. It's up to you to create this new movie!
Classes will take place on: 4/7/23, 4/14/23, 4/21/23, 4/28/23, 5/5/23, 5/12/23
This is a 6-week class. Class time includes a 15-minute proctored snack break.
Registration for this class closes on March 31.
*This class is only open to the students of Sands Montessori School.
**Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Early Childhood
Our 30-minute classes for young children focus on social and artistic development through imagination, theatre games and a visual art component. We teach students how to work as an ensemble and use their voices, bodies and imaginations to create tell stories and go on imaginary adventures.
Lower Elementary
Our 45-minute classes for young performers focus on social and artistic development through creative dramatics, improvisation and theatre games. We teach students how to band together as an ensemble and use their voices, bodies and imaginations to create complex tales and characters.
Upper Elementary
Our 55-minute classes for young performers focus on developing the craft and technique of acting and specialty subjects that can include voice, movement, improvisation, stage combat and make-up through fun exploration and ensemble building. We value process over product as young actors develop skills and confidence.
Middle School
Our 90-minute classes for young performers developing the craft of performance technique including acting, rehearsal, script analysis, blocking and character development. Our musical theatre performance workshops include instruction in dance and singing. The learning goals for this program emphasize understanding the process of developing a character, putting scenes together and working as an ensemble.