2024-25 Theatre School
Full Year: Script to Stage
Colleen (Binky) Watson
2 spots left
This is a performance-based class for advanced 7th and 8th graders willing to make a commitment to the entire year. This class will focus on preparing and performing a short play in May, and class time will be spent in rehearsal for the culminating performance.
Students are welcome to register for both this class and the Thursdays 7th and 8th grade class.
Ages 11 - 15
Colleen (Binky) Watson
2 spots left
This is a performance-based class for advanced 7th and 8th graders willing to make a commitment to the entire year. This class will focus on preparing and performing a short play in May, and class time will be spent in rehearsal for the culminating performance.
Students are welcome to register for both this class and the Thursdays 7th and 8th grade class.
Ages 11 - 15
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$507.00
Session 1: High School
Retta Leaphart
2 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers entering grades 9th-12th. Students will spend 7 weeks studying musical theatre dance and 7 weeks exploring acting techniques, reading and discussing the work of a contemporary playwright, and working on audition material.
Ages 13 - 19
Retta Leaphart
2 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers entering grades 9th-12th. Students will spend 7 weeks studying musical theatre dance and 7 weeks exploring acting techniques, reading and discussing the work of a contemporary playwright, and working on audition material.
Ages 13 - 19
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$217.00
Session 2 & 3: Jr/Sr Showcase
Marianne Adams
4 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers in their Junior or Senior year. This performance based class runs for 16 weeks, and students are expected to attend for the full 16 week class period. The class will culminate in a public performance of songs, monologues and scenes on May 13, 2025.
Ages 15 - 19
Marianne Adams
4 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers in their Junior or Senior year. This performance based class runs for 16 weeks, and students are expected to attend for the full 16 week class period. The class will culminate in a public performance of songs, monologues and scenes on May 13, 2025.
Ages 15 - 19
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$247.00
Session 2: 9th & 10th Grade
Retta Leaphart
6 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers in grades 9 and 10. Students will study sketch comedy and physical theatre.
Ages 13 - 16
Retta Leaphart
6 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers in grades 9 and 10. Students will study sketch comedy and physical theatre.
Ages 13 - 16
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 3: 9th & 10th Grade
Retta Leaphart
8 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers in grades 9 and 10. Students will write and perform an original sketch comedy piece for the theatre school end-of-year celebration, The Event.
Ages 13 - 16
Retta Leaphart
8 spots left
This class is open to High Schoolers in grades 9 and 10. Students will write and perform an original sketch comedy piece for the theatre school end-of-year celebration, The Event.
Ages 13 - 16
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Full Year: Words by Kids
Retta Leaphart
This class is full
This is a performance-based class for advanced 3rd and 4th graders. The first part of session 1 will focus on physical theatre and pantomime skills. The rest of the year will be spent adapting 8-12 short stories and poems submitted by local 3rd and 4th graders to the stage. The production will be toured to 7 schools in May 2025. Students must be able to complete the entire year.
Admission to this class is by invitation only.
Ages 7 - 9
Retta Leaphart
This class is full
This is a performance-based class for advanced 3rd and 4th graders. The first part of session 1 will focus on physical theatre and pantomime skills. The rest of the year will be spent adapting 8-12 short stories and poems submitted by local 3rd and 4th graders to the stage. The production will be toured to 7 schools in May 2025. Students must be able to complete the entire year.
Admission to this class is by invitation only.
Ages 7 - 9
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$507.00
Session 1: Creative Dramatics (K-2nd)
Colleen (Binky) Watson
2 spots left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 4.5 - 8
Colleen (Binky) Watson
2 spots left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 4.5 - 8
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$217.00
Session 2: 3rd & 4th Grade
Julia Harris
This class is full
3rd and 4th grade students will explore the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, musical theatre, and theatre games. Each session will have a different focus: Session 2 will focus on auditioning and musical theatre skills in order to prepare students for the spring and fall productions and scholarship auditions.
Ages 8 - 10
Julia Harris
This class is full
3rd and 4th grade students will explore the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, musical theatre, and theatre games. Each session will have a different focus: Session 2 will focus on auditioning and musical theatre skills in order to prepare students for the spring and fall productions and scholarship auditions.
Ages 8 - 10
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 2: Creative Dramatics (K-2nd)
Colleen (Binky) Watson
This class is full
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Colleen (Binky) Watson
This class is full
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 3: 3rd & 4th Grade
Julia Harris
5 spots left
3rd and 4th grade students will explore the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, musical theatre, and theatre games. Each session will have a different focus:
Session 3 will focus on a an alternating specific theatre performance skill such as improv, script-based work, or Shakespeare.
Ages 8 - 10
Julia Harris
5 spots left
3rd and 4th grade students will explore the world of theatre through acting, improv, movement, musical theatre, and theatre games. Each session will have a different focus:
Session 3 will focus on a an alternating specific theatre performance skill such as improv, script-based work, or Shakespeare.
Ages 8 - 10
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 3: Creative Dramatics (K-2nd)
Colleen (Binky) Watson
3 spots left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Colleen (Binky) Watson
3 spots left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Full Year: 48 Hours to Curtain
Marianne Adams
This class is full
This is an invited class only. This is a performance-based class for advanced 5th and 6th graders willing to make a commitment to the entire year. Students will create a production from start to finish, including a final performance in May.
Students must have completed at least one year of theatre school or two summer sessions. Admission to this class is by invitation only.
Ages 9 - 12
Marianne Adams
This class is full
This is an invited class only. This is a performance-based class for advanced 5th and 6th graders willing to make a commitment to the entire year. Students will create a production from start to finish, including a final performance in May.
Students must have completed at least one year of theatre school or two summer sessions. Admission to this class is by invitation only.
Ages 9 - 12
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$507.00
Session 1: 5th & 6th Grade
Retta Leaphart
This class is full
This class is an introductory theatre class open to students in 5th & 6th Grade. We will play lots of theatre games and learn how they relate to acting, learn the basics of stage directions, projection, and diction, and have fun with character work! Each session will have a different topic ranging from improvisation to script work to audition techniques.
Ages 10 - 12
Retta Leaphart
This class is full
This class is an introductory theatre class open to students in 5th & 6th Grade. We will play lots of theatre games and learn how they relate to acting, learn the basics of stage directions, projection, and diction, and have fun with character work! Each session will have a different topic ranging from improvisation to script work to audition techniques.
Ages 10 - 12
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$217.00
Session 1: Creative Dramatics (K-2nd)
Colleen (Binky) Watson
1 spot left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 4.5 - 8
Colleen (Binky) Watson
1 spot left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 4.5 - 8
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$217.00
Session 2: 5th & 6th Grade
Retta Leaphart
3 spots left
This class is an introductory theatre class open to students in 5th & 6th Grade. We will play lots of theatre games and learn how they relate to acting, learn the basics of stage directions, projection, and diction, and have fun with character work! Each session will have a different topic ranging from improvisation to script work to audition techniques.
Ages 10 - 12
Retta Leaphart
3 spots left
This class is an introductory theatre class open to students in 5th & 6th Grade. We will play lots of theatre games and learn how they relate to acting, learn the basics of stage directions, projection, and diction, and have fun with character work! Each session will have a different topic ranging from improvisation to script work to audition techniques.
Ages 10 - 12
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 2: Creative Dramatics (K-2nd)
Colleen (Binky) Watson
This class is full
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Colleen (Binky) Watson
This class is full
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 3: 5th & 6th Grade
Retta Leaphart
10 spots left
This class is an introductory theatre class open to students in 5th & 6th Grade. We will play lots of theatre games and learn how they relate to acting, learn the basics of stage directions, projection, and diction, and have fun with character work! Each session will have a different topic ranging from improvisation to script work to audition techniques.
Ages 10 - 12
Retta Leaphart
10 spots left
This class is an introductory theatre class open to students in 5th & 6th Grade. We will play lots of theatre games and learn how they relate to acting, learn the basics of stage directions, projection, and diction, and have fun with character work! Each session will have a different topic ranging from improvisation to script work to audition techniques.
Ages 10 - 12
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 3: Creative Dramatics (K-2nd)
Colleen (Binky) Watson
5 spots left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Colleen (Binky) Watson
5 spots left
Kindergarten through second grade students explore theatre through role playing and storytelling.
Ages 5 - 8
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 1: 7th & 8th Grade
Retta Leaphart
8 spots left
This class is open to students in 7th & 8th Grade. In this course, we will spend time learning about a variety of exciting theatre forms and styles including Stand Up Comedy, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Long Form Improvisation.
Ages 12 - 14
Retta Leaphart
8 spots left
This class is open to students in 7th & 8th Grade. In this course, we will spend time learning about a variety of exciting theatre forms and styles including Stand Up Comedy, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Long Form Improvisation.
Ages 12 - 14
Thursday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$217.00
Session 2: 7th & 8th Grade
Retta Leaphart
14 spots left
This class is open to students in 7th & 8th Grade. In this course, we will spend time learning about a variety of exciting theatre forms and styles including Stand Up Comedy, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Long Form Improvisation.
Ages 12 - 14
Retta Leaphart
14 spots left
This class is open to students in 7th & 8th Grade. In this course, we will spend time learning about a variety of exciting theatre forms and styles including Stand Up Comedy, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Long Form Improvisation.
Ages 12 - 14
Thursday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
Session 3: 7th & 8th Grade
Retta Leaphart
19 spots left
This class is open to students in 7th & 8th Grade. In this course, we will spend time learning about a variety of exciting theatre forms and styles including Stand Up Comedy, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Long Form Improvisation.
Ages 12 - 14
Retta Leaphart
19 spots left
This class is open to students in 7th & 8th Grade. In this course, we will spend time learning about a variety of exciting theatre forms and styles including Stand Up Comedy, Puppetry, Shakespeare, and Long Form Improvisation.
Ages 12 - 14
Thursday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
$123.00
2025 Winter Electives
Audition Techniques
Marianne Adams
21 spots left
Get started on a great audition for scholarship competition on April 26th.
Ages 10 - 18
Marianne Adams
21 spots left
Get started on a great audition for scholarship competition on April 26th.
Ages 10 - 18
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Classroom
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Intro to Stage Management
Rayne O'Bryant
20 spots left
Learn the Basics of stage management from a professional stage manager. This is a great skill to have no matter whether you're going to be an actor or an engineer.
Ages 12 - 18
Rayne O'Bryant
20 spots left
Learn the Basics of stage management from a professional stage manager. This is a great skill to have no matter whether you're going to be an actor or an engineer.
Ages 12 - 18
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Classroom
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Summer Conservatory audition prep
Liz Adler
18 spots left
Be ready for auditions for the summer conservatory/summer stock show!
Ages 9 - 18
Liz Adler
18 spots left
Be ready for auditions for the summer conservatory/summer stock show!
Ages 9 - 18
Monday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
Junie B Jones audition prep
Liz Adler
6 spots left
Ages 7 - 18
Liz Adler
6 spots left
Ages 7 - 18
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Grandstreet Theatre
Theatre Dance for Kids
Rayne O'Bryant
19 spots left
Have a great time learning some simple dances for fun and for the stage!
Ages 5 - 10
Rayne O'Bryant
19 spots left
Have a great time learning some simple dances for fun and for the stage!
Ages 5 - 10
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Lower Studio
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Theatre Dance for Kids
Rayne O'Bryant
11 spots left
Have a great time learning some simple dances for fun and for the stage!
Ages 5 - 12
Rayne O'Bryant
11 spots left
Have a great time learning some simple dances for fun and for the stage!
Ages 5 - 12
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Lower Studio
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Costume Trunk Portraits
Retta Leaphart
15 spots left
Dive into a costume bin for inspiration to develop your own character. We'll use these characters as a jumping off point to learn about telling a story through photography, making choices about location, lighting, camera angles, etc. Each student will get a chance to have their character portrait taken
Ages 5 - 14
Retta Leaphart
15 spots left
Dive into a costume bin for inspiration to develop your own character. We'll use these characters as a jumping off point to learn about telling a story through photography, making choices about location, lighting, camera angles, etc. Each student will get a chance to have their character portrait taken
Ages 5 - 14
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Lower Studio
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Junie B Jones audition prep
Liz Adler
20 spots left
Ages 7 - 18
Liz Adler
20 spots left
Ages 7 - 18
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Classroom
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Radio Rumpus
Retta Leaphart
16 spots left
How many silly voices can you do!? Work with a small team to record your own fantastic radio drama and learn a bit about the art of Foley (using everyday objects to create sound effects)
Ages 5 - 14
Retta Leaphart
16 spots left
How many silly voices can you do!? Work with a small team to record your own fantastic radio drama and learn a bit about the art of Foley (using everyday objects to create sound effects)
Ages 5 - 14
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Classroom
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Costume Trunk Portraits
Retta Leaphart
19 spots left
Dive into a costume bin for inspiration to develop your own character. We'll use these characters as a jumping off point to learn about telling a story through photography, making choices about location, lighting, camera angles, etc. Each student will get a chance to have their character portrait taken
Ages 11 - 18
Retta Leaphart
19 spots left
Dive into a costume bin for inspiration to develop your own character. We'll use these characters as a jumping off point to learn about telling a story through photography, making choices about location, lighting, camera angles, etc. Each student will get a chance to have their character portrait taken
Ages 11 - 18
Thursday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Lower Studio
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
Radio Rumpus
Retta Leaphart
20 spots left
How many silly voices can you do!? Work with a small team to record your own fantastic radio drama and learn a bit about the art of Foley (using everyday objects to create sound effects)
Ages 11 - 18
Retta Leaphart
20 spots left
How many silly voices can you do!? Work with a small team to record your own fantastic radio drama and learn a bit about the art of Foley (using everyday objects to create sound effects)
Ages 11 - 18
Thursday
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Classroom
Grandstreet Theatre
Grandstreet Theatre
NYC Field trip 2025
2025 NYC Trip
20 spots left
Join us on a trip to NYC August 19-24. This is a non refundable deposit. Once we've established the rooms you will be billed for the remainder of the trip. In order to do this please sign up for automatic payments when you set up your account.
Ages 8 - 99
20 spots left
Join us on a trip to NYC August 19-24. This is a non refundable deposit. Once we've established the rooms you will be billed for the remainder of the trip. In order to do this please sign up for automatic payments when you set up your account.
Ages 8 - 99
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Grandstreet Theatre