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.
Please note that school-based classes are only available for students currently enrolled in those schools. If you would like to bring Playhouse After School Drama Classes to your school, please contact education@cincyplay.com for more information.
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 pro-rated refund, minus 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.
Thursdays, Sept. 12 - Dec. 12
3:30 - 4:30 PM
After school at Sands Montessori School
Kindergarten through third grade
$250*
Travel to a far-off kingdom filled with magical surprises and swashbuckling adventures. Fight off dragons, rescue villagers, and use magic with Merlin. Each class creates characters and a detailed dramatic environment to support the story we develop and act out. This introductory acting class will support students as they develop skills in storytelling, creative problem solving and character development. There will be a sharing of our stories with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
Now a 12-week class! Registration for this class begins on August 28
Registration for this class is closed.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Wednesdays, Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
2:15 - 3:00 PM
After school at Hyde Park School
First through third grade
$225*
Travel to a far-off kingdom filled with magical surprises and swashbuckling adventures. Fight off dragons, rescue villagers, and use magic with Merlin. Each class creates characters and a detailed dramatic environment to support the story we develop and act out. This introductory acting class will support students as they develop skills in storytelling, creative problem solving and character development. There will be a sharing of our stories with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Now a 12-week class!
Registration for this class closes on Sept. 16.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 11
3:20 - 4:05 PM
After school at North Avondale Montessori
First through third grade
$190*
Travel to a far-off kingdom filled with magical surprises and swashbuckling adventures. Fight off dragons, rescue villagers, and use magic with Merlin. Each class creates characters and a detailed dramatic environment to support the story we develop and act out. This introductory acting class will support students as they develop skills in storytelling, creative problem solving and character development. There will be a sharing of our stories with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Now a 10-week class!
Registration for this class closes on Sept. 30.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Fridays, Oct. 4 - Nov. 13
3:00 - 3:45 PM
After school at Charles W. Springmyer Elementary School
First through third grade
$190*
Travel to a far-off kingdom filled with magical surprises and swashbuckling adventures. Fight off dragons, rescue villagers, and use magic with Merlin. Each class creates characters and a detailed dramatic environment to support the story we develop and act out. This introductory acting class will support students as they develop skills in storytelling, creative problem solving and character development. There will be a sharing of our stories with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
Now a 10-week class!
Registration for this class closes on Oct. 2.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Wednesdays, Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
3:20 - 4:20 PM
After school at Hyde Park School
Fourth through sixth grade
$250*
Your quest is nearing its end when an army of Dark Elves blocks your path! Will you charm them with a potion? Cast invisibility on your party to sneak past? Or just blast them into next week with the biggest fireball you can conjure?! Take on the role of a Mage, Witch, Warrior, Thief and more on the path to victory! Create your own character and gain experience in writing and performance while you escape the dungeon! There will be a sharing of our journeys with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Now a 12-week class!
Registration for this class closes on Sept. 16.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Thursdays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 21
3:00 - 4:00 PM
After school at Little Miami Elementary School
Fourth through fifth grade
$170*
Your quest is nearing its end when an army of Dark Elves blocks your path! Will you charm them with a potion? Cast invisibility on your party to sneak past? Or just blast them into next week with the biggest fireball you can conjure?! Take on the role of a Mage, Witch, Warrior, Thief and more on the path to victory! Create your own character and gain experience in writing and performance while you escape the dungeon! There will be a sharing of our journeys with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Registration for this class closes on Oct. 1.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Thursdays, Oct. 3 - Dec. 12
3:20 - 4:20 PM
After school at North Avondale Montessori
Fourth through sixth grade
$215*
Your quest is nearing its end when an army of Dark Elves blocks your path! Will you charm them with a potion? Cast invisibility on your party to sneak past? Or just blast them into next week with the biggest fireball you can conjure?! Take on the role of a Mage, Witch, Warrior, Thief and more on the path to victory! Create your own character and gain experience in writing and performance while you escape the dungeon! There will be a sharing of our journeys with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
Now a 10-week class!
Registration for this class closes on Sept. 30.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Tuesdays, Oct. 8 - Dec. 10
3:20 - 4:05 PM
After school at North Avondale Montessori
Pre-K through Kindergarten
$155*
Our treasure trunk provides a dramatic focus for each class, concealing something mysterious and exciting. We open the trunk to discover the spark that inspires that day’s interactive adventure – who knows what awaits?! The adventures build into a story that we create as we act it out. There will be a sharing of our stories with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10
Registration for this class closes on Oct. 4.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
Wednesdays, Oct. 16 - Dec. 11
3:55 - 4:40 PM
After school at Little Miami Early Childhood Center
Kindergarten through first grade
$155*
Our treasure trunk provides a dramatic focus for each class, concealing something mysterious and exciting. We open the trunk to discover the spark that inspires that day’s interactive adventure – who knows what awaits?! The adventures build into a story that we create as we act it out. There will be a sharing of our stories with families on the last day of class.
Classes will take place on: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Registration for this class closes on Oct. 14.
*Price includes a $25-nonrefundable registration fee
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.
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.
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.
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.
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