Arden Drama School
Classes and Camps for ages 2 through Grade 12+
We offer award-winning multi-week and one-day classes taught by theatre professionals. There’s something for everyone.
“For some kids, it’s a chance to showcase their inner ham. For others, theatre camps draw them out of their shell.”
– 6ABC News
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.
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Winter 2026
January 10 – February 28, 2026
Take Advantage of Great Savings!
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class.
Use code WINTERMULTI
Winter 2026 Classes
Play-in-a-Day for Grades K-5
In these award-winning classes, students work together on their day off from school to create an original play. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the participants – the story and characters are always new!
All Play in a Days are for Grades K-5 and are held from 9am-5pm* for $85 per session.
*December 31st Play-in-a-day will end at 4pm
Terms and Conditions: Included in the cost of your Play In A Day class is a $25 non-refundable deposit. If you need to cancel enrollment, you must notify us in writing no later than two weeks before the start of class in order to receive a refund. Requests should be emailed to boxofficer@ardentheatre.org and edavella@ardentheatre.org. No refunds or exchanges can be made less than two weeks before the start of class. The $25 deposit will be deducted from any cancellations. Changes to enrolled classes are based on availability and must also be made on or before the above deadline.
Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Session 1: Snowed In!
Monday, December 29, 2025
The blizzard of the century has hit the Arden and we are getting together to perform frozen adventure stories!
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 2: A Wrinkle in Time
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Arden is trapped in an alternate dimension and students must create original plays to help us find our way home!
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 3: Wicked Magic
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A wicked curse has been placed on the Arden! Students practice theatre magic to break the spell.
9am – 4pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 19
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
President’s Day
Monday, February 16
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
One Day Workshops for Grades 6 – 12
These workshops are great way to explore a new theatrical skill without the pressure of performance or add a brand new tool to their actor’s toolkit. Students will spend the day with one of our professional teaching artists focusing on a special topic ranging from musical theatre styles to character study to playwrighting to design.
Grades 6-8 Workshops are held from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Grades 9-12 Workshops are held from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Terms and Conditions: If you need to cancel enrollment, you must notify us in writing no later than two weeks before the start of class in order to receive a refund. Requests should be emailed to boxofficer@ardentheatre.org and edavella@ardentheatre.org. No refunds or exchanges can be made less than two weeks before the start of class.
Stage Combat
w/ Teacher Lize
Monday, December 29
10am – 1pm for Grades: 6 – 8
2pm – 5pm for Grades 9 – 12
Cost: $55 per session
Master the basics of hand-to-hand stage combat and fight choreography in this action-packed workshop. Students will learn how to safely create exciting moments on stage by practicing the most commonly used stage combat moves and tricks.
Musical Theatre Revue
w/ Teacher Aurelian
Tuesday, December 30
10am – 1pm for Grades: 6 – 8
Cost: $55 per session
Spend the day practicing vocal and performance techniques with your Broadway favorites! Students will learn how to support their voice, play with harmony, and portray character through song.
Dynamic Characters
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 19
10am – 1pm for Grades: 6 – 8
2pm – 5pm for Grades 9 – 12
Cost: $55 per session
Collaborate on creating and performing original characters and stories!
Acting Through Song
Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 16
10am – 1pm for Grades: 6 – 8
2pm – 5pm for Grades 9 – 12
Cost: $55 per session
Build stage presence and learn to tell the story through song
Preschool, Ages 2-5
Bookworms
January 8 – February 28 (8 sessions)
Each week in Bookworms, we’ll read a different book together and use theatre games, music, and creative movement to bring the story to life! Parents, Grandparents, and caregivers are all invited, but not required, to participate. Selected books range from classics to popular new picture books, all exploring themes of kindness, community, collaboration, and celebrating being uniquely YOU!
Drop-in for $20 per child or Register for all 8 sessions for $112* (save over 20%)
Must have all 8 sessions in your cart for discount to apply!
Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am – 10:45am
For ages 2-5 and their caregivers
The Snowy Day
by Ezra Jack Keats
Thursday, January 8 and Saturday January 10, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Bear Snores On
by Karma Wilson
Thursday, January 15 and Saturday January 17, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Not Quite Narwhal
by Jessie Sima
Thursday, January 22 and Saturday January 24, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Over and Under the Snow
by Kate Mesner
Thursday, January 29 and Saturday January 31, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Just a Snowman
by Mercer Mayor
Thursday, February 5 and Saturday February 7, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Ice Cream Face
by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
Thursday, February 12 and Saturday February 14, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Awake
by Mags Deroma
Thursday, February 19 and Saturday February 21, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
Thursday, February 26 and Saturday February 28, 2026
10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Grades K-2
Eight-Week Classes
Light you child’s creative spark! 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.
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Wednesday, December 31 and save $25 off 8-week classes.
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class*.
Use code WINTERMULTI
*May be used with Early Bird discount, but not combined with other offers.
Terms and Conditions: Included in the cost of your class is a $80 non-refundable deposit. If you need to cancel enrollment, you must notify us in writing no later than two weeks before the start of class in order to receive a refund. Requests should be emailed to boxofficer@ardentheatre.org and edavella@ardentheatre.org. No refunds or exchanges can be less than two weeks before the start of class. The $80 deposit will be deducted from any cancellations. Changes to enrolled classes are based on availability and must also be made on or before the above deadline.
Acting: Create a Play!
January 10 – February 28, 2026
This storytelling focused class invites young students to work together to create their own play with a beginning, middle, and end. Students will apply their actor’s tools to create characters and build the world of the play that they will perform together helping them to learn to share and collaborate!
Saturdays, 12pm – 1:30pm
Grades: K – 2
Cost: $235 per student
Musical Theatre: Sing Broadway!
January 10 – February 28, 2026
This fun-filled class invites young performers to explore the joy of singing with their favorite Broadway songs! Through engaging vocal warm-ups, fun games, and group singing, students will develop their voices and learn the basics of musical performance.
Saturdays, 10:00am – 11:30am
Grades: K – 2
Cost: $250 per student
Musical Theatre: Showstoppers!
January 10 – February 28, 2026
Get ready to move and groove! This energetic, dance-focused class introduces young students to the fun world of musical theatre choreography. With easy-to-learn, age-appropriate dance routines set to lively music, students will develop coordination, rhythm, and confidence. Whether they’re tapping their toes to a Broadway tune or dancing like a character from Disney, this class is all about using movement to tell a story and have fun!
Saturdays, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Grades: K – 2
Cost: $250 per student
Grades 3-5
Eight-Week Classes
Light you child’s creative spark! 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.
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Wednesday, December 31 and save $25 off 8-week classes.
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class*.
Use code WINTERMULTI
*May be used with Early Bird discount, but not combined with other offers.
Terms and Conditions: Included in the cost of your class is a $80 non-refundable deposit. If you need to cancel enrollment, you must notify us in writing no later than two weeks before the start of class in order to receive a refund. Requests should be emailed to boxofficer@ardentheatre.org and edavella@ardentheatre.org. No refunds or exchanges can be less than two weeks before the start of class. The $80 deposit will be deducted from any cancellations. Changes to enrolled classes are based on availability and must also be made on or before the above deadline.
Actor’s Toolbox: Creating Characters
January 10 – February 28, 2026
This character-building class invites students to dive deep into the process of creating original characters. With creative acting exercises and games, students will learn how to develop characters that are engaging and complex. Students create and perform short scenes in character, gaining insight into storytelling through the lens of character development.
Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Grades: 3 – 5
Cost: $235 per student
Musical Theatre: Dance with Style!
January 10 – February 28, 2026
In this high-energy class, students will explore musical theatre dance styles, and it is a perfect introduction for all levels who want to have fun and grow their stage presence. With an emphasis on expression, rhythm, and character, students will learn choreography inspired by Broadway musicals and practice moving with confidence and style.
Saturdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Grades: 3 – 5
Cost: $250 per student
Actor’s Toolbox: Storytellers
January 10 – February 28, 2026
In this exciting and BRAND-NEW class, students will work together to write, build, and perform their very own original play. From brainstorming ideas to creating characters, students will experience the full process of bringing a story to life on stage. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, learn structure, and collaborate as an ensemble.
Saturdays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: 3 – 5
Cost: $235 per student
Grades 6-8
Eight-Week Classes
Light you child’s creative spark! 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.
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Wednesday, December 31 and save $25 off 8-week classes.
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class*.
Use code WINTERMULTI
*May be used with Early Bird discount, but not combined with other offers.
Terms and Conditions: Included in the cost of your class is a $80 non-refundable deposit. If you need to cancel enrollment, you must notify us in writing no later than two weeks before the start of class in order to receive a refund. Requests should be emailed to boxofficer@ardentheatre.org and edavella@ardentheatre.org. No refunds or exchanges can be less than two weeks before the start of class. The $80 deposit will be deducted from any cancellations. Changes to enrolled classes are based on availability and must also be made on or before the above deadline.
Actor’s Workshop: Scene Study
January 10 – February 28, 2026
In this collaborative class, students will learn the techniques to take a scene from the page to the stage. Through script analysis and partner exercises, students will discover how to use objectives, tactics, and beats to bring energy to a scene. Students will work together on classic and contemporary scripts as they explore dynamic staging choices.
Saturdays, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Grades: 6 -8
Cost: $235 per student
Musical Theatre: Duets
January 10 – February 28, 2026
In this class, students will work together to create engaging scenes through song. Working on duets from classic and contemporary musical theatre, students will explore how tactics add energy and character to their singing. Led by musical theatre professionals, students will collaborate on dynamic choreography and vocal technique as they learn how to take more presence on stage.
Saturdays, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Grades: 6 -8
Cost: $250 per student
Grades 9-12
Eight-Week Classes
Light you child’s creative spark! 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.
Register for two or more classes and SAVE $10 per class*.
Use code WINTERMULTI
*May be used with Early Bird discount, but not combined with other offers.
Terms and Conditions: Included in the cost of your class is a $80 non-refundable deposit. If you need to cancel enrollment, you must notify us in writing no later than two weeks before the start of class in order to receive a refund. Requests should be emailed to boxofficer@ardentheatre.org and edavella@ardentheatre.org. No refunds or exchanges can be less than two weeks before the start of class. The $80 deposit will be deducted from any cancellations. Changes to enrolled classes are based on availability and must also be made on or before the above deadline.
Acting Lab: The Creative Performer
January 10 – February 28, 2026
Inspired by the new work the Arden debuts on its stages each season, this class will challenge young artists and actors to develop and perform new plays using various devising techniques. Guided by a professional director, students will explore dynamic theatrical movement exercises, advanced text analysis, and collaborative theatre making. Students will collaborate on devising a new theatre piece that explores topics that are meaningful to them that they will perform after the final rehearsal. Students receive a complimentary ticket to Teen Night for Good Bones, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames.
Saturdays, 1:30 – 4:30pm
Grades: 9 – 12
Cost: $285 per student
Musical Theatre: Scene into Song
January 10 – February 28, 2026
There’s a lot more to musical theatre than singing and dancing and this advanced class will immerse students in the skills needed to be considered a ‘triple threat.” Guided by musical theatre professionals, students will explore the character and story development techniques that take a scene into song. Students will strengthen their vocal technique and practice dynamic movement as they dive deeper into the musical theatre rehearsal process.
Students will:
- Learn advanced techniques to portray character and story through singing and movement
- Explore the storytelling strategies that make musical theatre unique
- Build confidence and stage presence
Saturdays, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Grades: 9 – 12
Cost: $250 per student
Arden Summer Camp 2026
Sessions begin June 22!
Register today for the best summer EVER!
Take advantage of early bird discounts.
Enroll by March 1 and save $50 per session
Use code SAVE50
Arden Summer Camp 2025
1st – 5th Grade
Camps are held Monday-Friday from 9:30am-4:30pm
Extended Day options from 8:00-9:30am and 4:30-6:00pm
One Week Camp: $450
Two Week Camp: $800
Take advantage of early bird discounts.
Enroll by March 1 and save $50 per session
Use code SAVE50
Drama Camps (One and Two Week Camps!)
Take a theatrical journey through acting, music, storytelling, and dance while working as an ensemble to create and rehearse an original play! Camp culminates with an onstage performance for family and friends.
Fairytales Flipped
June 22 – June 26 (One Week Camp)
Rewrite your favorite fairy tale stories in this mixed-up camp inspired by The Stinky Cheese Man!
The World of Witchcraft and Wizardry
July 6-17 (Two Week Camp) & July 13-17 (One Week Camp)
Wave your magic wand and let your adventure begin!
School of Pop
July 20-24 (One Week Camp)
Sing and dance your heart out on your way to pop stardom!
Sci-Fi Adventure
July 27-31 (One Week Camp)
3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF! Journey through space and time on an intergalactic quest!
Heroes and Villains
August 3-14 (Two Week Camp) & August 10-14 (One Week Camp)
The battle of good vs. evil continues in this epic, super-powerful camp!
Specialty Camps (One Week Camps!)
Explore a specific theatre skill in-depth. Each session concludes with a presentation for family and friends!
Design Camp
July 6-10 (One Week Camp)
In this creative camp, theatre professionals teach students how costumes, props, set, lights, and sound help bring a story to life on stage. Students will learn the basics of the theatrical design process and then put those skills into practice on a show of their choice!
Comedy Camp: Improv!
July 20-24 (One Week Camp)
Students think on their feet as they practice short and long form improv exercises. Camp culminates in an improv comedy show for friends and family.
Musical Theatre Camp: Broadway Bound
July 27-31 (One Week Camp)
5, 6, 7, 8! Students will feel like musical theatre stars as they work on songs and choreography from their favorite Broadway shows in this classic week of Arden Summer Camp. Throughout the week, musical theatre professionals will teach students how to boldly take the stage and connect story to lyrics.
Comedy Camp: Sketch
August 3-7 (One Week Camp)
Students imagine silly characters and create hilarious original scenes as they practice various sketch writing and performance skills.
Musical Theatre Camp: Showstoppers!
August 17-21 (One Week Camp)
And the crowd goes wild! In this exciting camp, students will learn the basics of vocal support and high-energy choreography that are essential to their favorite show-stopping musical numbers. Throughout the week, musical theatre professionals will teach students how to boldly take the stage and connect story to lyrics.
Play Practice
August 24-28 (One Week Camp)
Get ready to take the stage! In this camp, students will work with a theatre director to rehearse and perform a scripted play by the end of the week. Students will learn the fundamentals of blocking, character development, and what it means to rehearse a play.
6th – 8th Grade
Masterclass Week
June 22-26
10:00am-5:00pm
Extended Day options from 5:00 – 6:00pm
Take one day for $90; $400 for the week (must have all 5 Sessions in your cart)
Improv & Sketch
Monday, June 22nd
In this fun masterclass, students will learn to think on their feet and act without a script. Guided by a theatre professional, students will practice advanced improv and sketch techniques to create complex characters and comedic scenes on the fly.
Musical Theatre: Song Styles
Tuesday, June 23rd
In this class, students explore different styles of musical theatre, from classical Broadway to contemporary hits, and even Disney and pop musicals. As they work on different performance techniques specific to each style, they’ll learn how to adapt their voices and acting to match.
Character Development
Wednesday, June 24th
In this engaging masterclass, students dive into the process of creating characters from the inside out. Students learn to break down text to uncover a character’s motivations, emotions, and relationships—all while discovering how to bring their own truth and individuality to the role.
Dance Call
Thursday, June 25th
In this high energy masterclass, students will learn how to slay their musical theatre dance audition. Guided by a musical theatre professional, students will learn combinations and choreography as they practice technique and precision.
Stage Combat
Friday, June 26th
Put ‘em up, put ‘em up! In this energetic class, students learn the basics of stage combat. They’ll practice the mechanics of several hand-to-hand moves and then work collaboratively to create fight choreography that tells the story.
Arden Summer Studio
Studios are held Monday-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm
Extended Day Options from 8:00-10:00am and 5:00-6:00pm
One Week Studio: $450
Two Week Studio: $800
Take advantage of early bird discounts.
Enroll by March 1 and save $50 per session
Use code SAVE50
The Arden Summer Studio provides exclusive access to classes taught by Philadelphia’s top theatre artists. During Studio weeks, students will deepen their theatre skills, explore their individual creativity, and collaborate with their fellow artists in creating a compelling final showcase on the Arcadia Theatre stage for family and friends.
Acting Studio: From Page to Stage
July 6-17 (Two Week Studio)
In this thoughtful two-week studio experience, students will develop as actors and performers through devising, scene study, and performance. In their first week, students will practice a variety advanced character development techniques. In the second week, the students will apply what they learned in the first week to monologues and scenes that they will present to family and friends on the Arden mainstage.
Comedy Studio: Friday Afternoon Live!
July 20-24 (One Week Studio)
It’s Friday Afternoon Live! In this comical studio, quick-witted students will learn to create humorous characters and riotous scenes. Led by theatre professionals, students will work together to create sketches and stand-up routines that they’ll share with friends and family on the Arden mainstage.
Musical Theatre Studio: Dancing Through Life
July 27-August 7 (Two Week Studio)
In this toe-tapping studio, students will develop as musical theatre performers through solos, duets, and group numbers. Working with a classic and contemporary Broadway repertoire, students will practice supporting their voice while conveying story through choreography. The studio will culminate in a revue style showcase for friends and family on the Arden mainstage.
Shakespeare Studio
August 10-14 (One Week Studio)
Double double toil and trouble….student actors conjure theatre magic in this Shakespearean studio. Led by a classical acting professional, students will explore how to interpret Shakespeare’s text for a modern audience. They will put classical acting techniques into practice as they rehearse and perform a cut of one of Shakespeare’s iconic plays on the Arden mainstage.
Design Studio: Behind the Scenes
August 17-21 (One Week Studio)
In this hands-on class, students explore the world of theatrical design, focusing on set, costume, prop, and lighting design. Through practical exercises and creative projects, they will learn how design elements contribute to storytelling on stage and discover the basics of the technical side of theatre.
9th – 12th Grade
Masterclass Week One
June 15-18
10:00-5:00pm
Take one day for $90 or all four days for $350 to further develop your skills as a performer!
Must have all 4 sessions in your cart for discount to apply!
Improv and Sketch
Monday, June 15
In this fun masterclass, students will learn to think on their feet and act without a script. Guided by a theatre professional, students will practice advanced improv and sketch techniques to create complex characters and comedic scenes.
Students will:
- Learn advanced improvisation and sketch techniques
- Practice creating complex characters and stories on the fly
- Strengthen confidence and point of view
Shakespeare
Tuesday, June 16
Led by a classical acting professional, students will explore how to interpret Shakespeare’s text for a modern audience. They will put classical acting techniques into practice as they work with dynamic monologues and scenes.
Students will:
- Learn how to interpret Shakespeare’s text for a modern audience
- Practice classical acting techniques through the rehearsal and performance
- Develop stage presence and point of view
Stage Make-up
Wednesday, June 17
In this creative masterclass, students will learn the foundations of stage make-up. They will learn how to create a variety of different looks from classic to aging to animalistic. A sanitary make-up kit will be provided to students to work with but they are welcome to bring their own if they have one!
Students will:
- Learn the foundations for creating different make-up looks for the stage
- Express their creativity through original character make-up designs
- Practice giving constructive feedback
Stage Combat
Thursday, June 18
In this energetic class, students learn the basics of stage combat. They’ll practice the mechanics of several hand-to-hand moves and work with knife and dagger. Guided by an actor combatant they’ll work collaboratively to create fight choreography for a scene that builds tension and drama.
Students will:
- Learn the basic mechanics for hand-to-hand combat and knife and dagger on stage
- Practice safely conveying story through stage combat
- Work on collaboration and compromise
Masterclass Week Two
June 22 – 26
10:00-5:00pm
Take one day for $90 or the full week for $450 to further develop your skills as a performer!
Character Analysis
Monday, June 22
In this engaging masterclass, students dive into the process of creating characters from the inside out. Students learn to break down text to uncover a character’s motivations, emotions, and relationships—all while discovering how to bring their own truth and individuality to the role.
Students will:
- Analyze dramatic text to uncover key elements such as objectives, obstacles, subtext, and given circumstances
- Explore using actor’s tools to connect to material and “own” your performance
- Build confidence and empathy
Scene Study
Tuesday, June 23
In this collaborative class, students will learn the techniques to take a scene from the page to the stage. Through script analysis and partner exercises, students will discover how to use objectives, tactics, and beats to bring energy to a scene. Students will work together on classic and contemporary scripts as they explore dynamic staging choices.
Students will:
- Use script analysis to determine character relationships, objectives, and beats
- Practice using tactics and obstacles to add tension to a scene
- Strengthen collaboration skills
Song Styles
Wednesday, June 24
In this class, students explore different styles of musical theatre, from classical Broadway to contemporary hits, and even Disney and pop musicals. As they work on different performance techniques specific to each style, they’ll learn how to adapt their voices and acting to match.
Students will:
- Understand and perform songs in various musical theatre styles (e.g., classic Broadway, pop musicals, etc.).
- Experiment with different vocal techniques and character choices for each style
- Gain confidence and self-awareness
Dance Call
Thursday, June 25
In this high energy masterclass, students will learn how to slay their musical theatre dance audition. Guided by a musical theatre professional, students will learn combinations and choreography as they practice technique and precision.
Students will:
- Practice advanced musical theatre combinations
- Learn how to convey story and character through movement
- Gain confidence and self-awareness
Audition Technique
Friday, June 26
Get audition-ready with confidence and polish in this one day masterclass. Whether you’re new to auditioning or ready to refine your material, this class offers practical tools, individual coaching, and real-world audition practice.
Each student will bring a prepared one-minute monologue and 16–32 bar musical theatre cut. Under the guidance of a professional teaching artist, students will workshop their pieces, gain insight into audition best practices, and leave with a stronger understanding of how to make bold, authentic choices under pressure.
Students will:
- Strengthen performance skills by refining a monologue and a musical theatre song for audition
- Learn audition room etiquette and best practices to present yourself professionally and authentically
- Build confidence under pressure through supportive mock audition experience
Conservatories
Camps are held Monday-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm
Scene into Song
July 6-10
There’s a lot more to musical theatre than singing and dancing and this advanced class will immerse students in the skills needed to be considered a ‘triple threat.” Guided by musical theatre professionals, students will explore the character and story development techniques that take a scene into song. Students will strengthen their vocal technique and practice dynamic movement as they dive deeper into the musical theatre rehearsal process.
Students will:
- Learn advanced techniques to portray character and story through singing and movement
- Explore the storytelling strategies that make musical theatre unique
- Build confidence and stage presence
Musical Conservatory: Into the Woods
July 13-August 7
Three Week Camp: $1,450
Performances: August 3-6 at 7:00pm
In this unforgettable experience, students will work together to audition, rehearse, and perform Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway classic, Into the Woods. Led by musical theatre professionals, students will learn to apply advanced vocal, physical, and acting techniques to performance on the Arden’s mainstage.
More interested in the behind-the-scenes work? We have tracks available for students looking to pursue lighting, sound, props, costume, and stage management.
Students will:
- Collaborate on the rehearsal, design, and production of Into the Woods
- Deepen their skills as performers and their points of view as artists
- Apply advanced musical theatre vocal, physical, and performance techniques to performance
Acting Conservatory: One Act Festival
August 10-21
Two-Week Camp: $800
In this two week intensive, students will advance their skills as actors in the rehearsal and performance of a One Act Festival. Guided by a theatre professional, students will practice advanced performance techniques and apply them directly to the rehearsal process. They will learn how to develop complex characters, build dramatic tension in staging, and take the stage with presence and individuality.
Students will:
- Collaborate on the rehearsal and production of a One Act Festival
- Develop their stage presence as actors and their points of view as artists
- Apply advanced character development and scene study techniques to performance
Terms & Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: Included in the cost of your camp is a $100 non-refundable deposit. If you need to cancel enrollment, you must notify us in writing no later than June 1, 2026 in order to receive a refund. Requests should be emailed to boxofficer@ardentheatre.org. No refunds or exchanges can be made after June 1, 2026. The $100 deposit will be deducted from any cancellations. Changes to enrolled weeks are based on availability and must also be made on or before the June 1, 2026 deadline. By enrolling in Arden Drama School, you are hereby allowing Arden Theatre Company to use images and video footage of your child for marketing materials. You and your family’s names will be kept private. If you prefer to have your child’s image kept private, please contact Elise D’Avella, Arden Drama School Managaer, edavella@ardentheatre.org.
