Arden Drama School Winter 2025
January 11 – March 1, 2025
Light your child’s creative spark! At Arden Drama School, we celebrate creativity, nurture passion, and foster collaboration in our exciting classes that are taught by some of the region’s leading theatre professionals. On the last day, students perform on stage for friends and family in the Arden’s Bob and Selma Horan Studio Theatre.
EIGHT-WEEK CLASSES FOR GRADES K-2
January 11 – March 1, 2025
ACTING K-2
Learn the basics of acting and storytelling through up-on-your-feet ensemble exercises that activate actor tools.
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:30am
Grades: K – 2
Cost: 8 classes/$205
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MUSICAL THEATRE K-2
Using beloved music from Broadway and Disney classics, learn to sing and use movement to bring a song to life.
Saturdays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Grades: K – 2
Cost: 8 classes/$205
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Arden Drama School is for EVERYONE!
Contact edavella@ardentheatre.org for more information
or questions about special needs or accommodations.
For financial aid and scholarships, please fill out a scholarship application.
Take Advantage of Great Savings!
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Nov. 28 and SAVE $25 OFF 8-week classes
(Discount automatically applied)
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class.
Use code WINTERMULTI
Multi-class discount can be used with Early Bird discount.
EIGHT-WEEK CLASSES FOR GRADES 3-5
January 11 – March 1, 2025
MUSICAL THEATRE 3-5
Learn the fundamentals of musical theatre by performing group songs, complete with choreography, from Broadway and Disney.
Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Grades: 3 – 5
Cost: 8 classes/$205
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ACTING 3-5
Use scripts to learn the fundamental skill of acting, with a special focus on engaging the body, voice, and imagination.
Saturdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Grades: 3 – 5
Cost: 8 classes/$205
REGISTER
Arden Drama School is for EVERYONE!
Contact edavella@ardentheatre.org for more information
or questions about special needs or accommodations.
For financial aid and scholarships, please fill out a scholarship application.
Take Advantage of Great Savings!
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Nov. 28 and SAVE $25 OFF 8-week classes
(Discount automatically applied)
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class.
Use code WINTERMULTI
Multi-class discount can be used with Early Bird discount.
EIGHT-WEEK CLASSES FOR GRADES 6-8
January 11 – March 1, 2025
ACTING 6-8: Creating Characters
Through scenes, monologues, and improv exercises, learn distinct techniques to develop and share characters. Engage the body and voice to create specific, complex characters; take risks and make bold choices with acting; and collaborate with other actors.
Saturdays, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Grades: 6 – 8
Cost: $205
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MUSICAL THEATRE 6-8: Acting Through Song
Work on key techniques to tell story through song and dance, guided by a professional music director and choreographer. Practice new songs (solos, duets, and trios) while learning to project character, emotion, and point of view.
Saturdays, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $205
REGISTER
Arden Drama School is for EVERYONE!
Contact edavella@ardentheatre.org for more information
or questions about special needs or accommodations.
For financial aid and scholarships, please fill out a scholarship application.
Take Advantage of Great Savings!
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Nov. 28 and SAVE $25 OFF 8-week classes
(Discount automatically applied)
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class.
Use code WINTERMULTI
Multi-class discount can be used with Early Bird discount.
EIGHT-WEEK CLASSES FOR GRADES 9-12
January 11 – March 1, 2025
MUSICAL THEATRE: Technique
Expand your vocal skills in a class that teaches you what it takes to be a musical theatre performer. Work with a professional music director and choreographer on classic and contemporary Broadway music to strengthen vocal technique, communicate effectively through song, and build knowledge of musical theatre repertoire. There will be a chance to work on solos and ensemble numbers.
Saturdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Grades: 9 – 12
Cost: $205
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ACTING: Scene Study
Become a strong actor by learning how to bring a scene to life. Work with a professional actor on the basics of script analysis. Learn how to mine scenes for key moments that inspire bold character choices and amplify the dramatic tension. Put these skills into practice each week working through and rehearsing various scenes on their feet with fellow actors.
Saturdays, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Grades: 9 – 12
Cost: $205
REGISTER
Arden Drama School is for EVERYONE!
Contact edavella@ardentheatre.org for more information
or questions about special needs or accommodations.
For financial aid and scholarships, please fill out a scholarship application.
Take Advantage of Great Savings!
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Nov. 28 and SAVE $25 OFF 8-week classes
(Discount automatically applied)
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class.
Use code WINTERMULTI
Multi-class discount can be used with Early Bird discount.
MIDDLE SCHOOL WORKSHOPS FOR GRADES 6-8
Comedy Master Class
A comprehensive workshop where students will work with a theatre professional to sharpen their comedic skills in scene work, sketch comedy, and improv.
Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day), 12-4pm
Age: Grades 6 – 8
Cost: $50
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Musical Revue Workshop
Taught by Musical Director Gina Giachero!
Students will work with a music director on hit songs from popular Broadway musicals, culminating in a revue-style performance for family and friends at 4 pm.
Monday, December 30 (Winter Break), 12pm-4pm
Ages: Grades 6-8
Cost: $50
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For questions about programming:
Contact Elise D’Avella
edavella@ardentheatre.org
For questions about enrollment:
Contact the Box Office at 215.922.1122