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Create-A-Play 2nd-4th

$125

with Petra Shearer

Calendar Mar 11, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Ages: 7 - 10

Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | March 11 - April 29 | Instructor: Petra Shearer

Wish Summer Camp would never end? Welcome to Create-A-Play Classes! In these classes you will build skills in acting, singing, and dancing. Students will then take what they learn and apply it to a show they create themselves. Great for both beginners wanting to learn what goes into theatre and experienced performers looking to hone their craft. The class will culminate with a performance of their original musical on the Playhouse Stage May 3 at 3 PM!

Full Course
Acting for Adults
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Acting for Adults

$125

with Alaina Manchester

Calendar Mar 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Acting for Adults | Wednesdays 6:30 - 8 March 11 - May 13 (no class April 1 or April 8) | $125

Instructor: Alaina Manchester

Welcome to Adult Acting Basics: Introduction to Psycho-Physical Acting, Script Analysis, and Character Work! This class aims to introduce basic acting concepts and techniques with the goal of encouraging each student to better develope their own personal acting process. We will introduce or review concepts such as objective, tactics, obstacles, beats, motivations, given circumstances, operatives, arch, character development, physical leads, rhythm, psychological gesture, and qualities of movement. We will actively engage our bodies and minds creatively while also doing brief table work to explore script scoring and analysis. Taught by Alaina Manchester, who can be seen in on the Playhouse stage as Nora in a Doll's House this April!​

Create-A-Play 5th-8th
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Create-A-Play 5th-8th

$125

with Petra Shearer

Calendar Mar 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Ages: 10 - 14

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | March 11 - April 29 | Instructor: Petra Shearer

Wish Summer Camp would never end? Welcome to Create-A-Play Classes!

In these classes you will build skills in acting, singing, and dancing. Students will then take what they learn and apply it to a show they create themselves.

Great for both beginners wanting to learn what goes into theatre and experienced performers looking to hone their craft.

The class will culminate with a performance of their original musical on the Playhouse Stage May 3 at 3 PM!

Create-A-Play K-1
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Create-A-Play K-1

$125

with Daniel Collette

Calendar Mar 14, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

Ages: 5 - 7

Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | March 14 - May 2 | Instructor: Daniel Collette

Wish Summer Camp would never end? Welcome to Create-A-Play Classes! In these classes you will build skills in acting, singing, and dancing. Students will then take what they learn and apply it to a show they create themselves. Great for both beginners wanting to learn what goes into theatre and experienced performers looking to hone their craft. The class will culminate with a performance of their original musical on the Playhouse Stage May 3 at 3 PM!

Vocal Fundamentals
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Vocal Fundamentals

$125

with Ryah Lambert

Ages: 7 - 11

2nd - 5th Grade | Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | March 14 - May 2 | Instructor: Ryah Lambert

Explore the fundamentals of singing and music with Playhouse star Ryah Lambert! Learn how to follow along with music, analyze a song and make strong character choices, and work on part singing. Students will leave this class stronger musicians and with confidence for their next musical audition. The class will culminate with a performance of the songs learned on the Playhouse Stage May 3 at 3 PM!

Playhouse Improv Jam!

Free

with Daniel Collette

Calendar Mar 14, 2026 at 7 pm

Adults and Youth 16+ | Second Saturday of the Month | 7 - 8:30 pm | FREE

Led by: Daniel Collette

The Playhouse Improv Jam is for beginner and experienced improvisers alike to explore new forms, play together, and provide a fun environment to meet new people. Once a month come play a few improv games and explore a new long form improv style together! For more information and questions, reach out to contact@artistdanielcollette.com





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