Arden Drama School
Classes and Camps for ages 2 through Grade 12+
Light your 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.
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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Fall Classes for Grades K-12
Join us Beginning September 13
Arden Drama School is where kids and teens come to create and collaborate in exciting programs taught by top theatre professionals. On the last day of class, students share what they learned in a performance for friends and family!
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Tuesday, September 2 and save $25 off 8-week classes with code: FALLSTAGE.
Register for two or more 8-week classes, and save $10 on each!* Use code: FALLMULTI.
*May be used with Early Bird discount, but not combined with other offers
Fall 2025 Classes
Preschool, Ages 2-5
Bookworms
September 20 – October 25 (6 sessions)
In Bookworms, we use theatre games, music, and creative movement to bring a story to life!
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are all invited, but not required, to participate.
Drop-in for $20 per child or Register for all 6 classes for $84 (Save 30%!)
Saturdays, 10am – 10:45am
For ages 2-5 and their caregivers
The Knight Owl and Early Bird
by Christopher Denise
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10am – 10:45am
$20 per class
Oh, No!
by Candace Fleming and Eric Rothman
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10am – 10:45am
$20 per class
Dragons Love Tacos
by Adam Rubin
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10am – 10:45am
$20 per class
I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared!
by Seth Meyers
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Shh! We Have A Plan
by Chris Haughton
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Felix and the Monsters
by Josh and Monica Holtsclaw
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10am-10:45am
$20 per class
Grades K-2
Eight-Week Classes
Musical Theatre: Sing Disney!
September 13 – November 1, 2025
This fun-filled class invites young performers to explore the joy of singing with their favorite Disney tunes! Through engaging vocal warm-ups, fun games, and group singing, students will develop their voices and learn the basics of musical performance.
Saturdays, 10am – 11:30am
Grades: K – 2
Cost: $250 per student
Acting: Voice, Body, Imagination!
September 13 – November 1, 2025
This play-based class explores the actor’s tools of voice, imagination, and body to create characters and portray emotions. As students imagine together, they will grow skills in sharing, empathy, and confidence!
Saturdays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Grades: K – 2
Cost: $235 per student
Play-in-a-Day
Students spend their day off from school creating an original play!
All Play in a Days are for Grades K-5 and are held from 9am-5pm for $85 per session.
Save $15 on each Play-in-a-Day when you order by September 2 with code: FALLPIAD15
Indigenous People’s Day
Monday, October 13
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Election Day
Tuesday, November 4
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Grades 3-5
Eight-Week Classes
Actor’s Toolbox: Taking the Stage
September 13 – November 1, 2025
In this energetic class, students will build confidence as performers by learning how to use their actor’s tools—body, voice, and imagination—to take the stage with purpose! Through theatre games, movement, and short scenes, students will explore stage presence, physical expression, and vocal projection.
Saturdays, 10am – 12pm
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $235 per student
Musical Theatre: Lift Your Voice!
September 13 – November 1, 2025
This voice-focused class helps students build confidence in singing while learning how to use their voice expressively on stage. Through vocal exercises and ensemble singing, students will explore how to tell a story through music with power and clarity.
Saturdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $250 per student
Play-in-a-Day
Students spend their day off from school creating an original play!
All Play in a Days are for Grades K-5 and are held from 9am-5pm for $85 per session.
Save $15 on each Play-in-a-Day when you order by September 2 with code: FALLPIAD15
Indigenous People’s Day
Monday, October 13
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Election Day
Tuesday, November 4
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Grades 6-8
Eight-Week Classes
Musical Theatre: Song Styles!
September 13 – November 1, 2025
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.
Saturdays, 12pm – 2pm
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $250 per student
Actor’s Workshop: Character Analysis
September 13 – November 1, 2025
In this thoughtful and engaging class, students dive into the process of creating characters from the inside out. They 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.
Saturdays, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $235 per student
One Day Workshops
Middle school students can explore a new theatrical skill or add a brand-new tool to their actor’s toolkit.
Clowning Around
Monday, October 13
10am – 1pm
Grades: 6 – 8
Cost: $55 per session
Dance Call
Tuesday, November 4
10am – 1pm
Grades: 6 – 8
Cost: $55 per session
Acting with Style
Tuesday, November 11
10am – 1pm
Grades: 6 – 8
Cost: $55 per session
Grades 9-12
Eight-Week Classes
Performance Lab: One Act Festival
September 13 – November 1, 2025
Under the direction of Master Teacher Francine Odri, students will explore the power of partnership, deep listening, and emotional truth. This lab, centered on the art of partner
work, is inspired by our upcoming production of The Mountaintop—a gripping two-person play reimagining the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life (students receive a complimentary ticket to the production’s Teen Night performance).
Saturdays, 12pm – 3pm
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $285 per student
Musical Theatre: Vocal Technique
September 13 – November 1, 2025
This training-intensive class explores advanced elements of vocal performance, including resonance, dynamic control, and stylistic versatility across genres. Students work on solo repertoire that challenges their technique and interpretation, while receiving individual feedback and coaching in a supportive masterclass environment.
Saturdays, 3pm – 5pm
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $250 per student
NEW! Fall Mini-Semester
Join us for this exciting offering that is a perfect complement to our fall semester. Led by theatre professionals, these three-week programs are designed to give your student a taste of something different. Perfect for students looking to dip their toes into classes for the first time, or those looking for something new to explore!
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by Friday, September 19 and save $15 on Mini-Semester classes with code: FALLMINI
Grades K-2
Acting: Antsy Pants
November 8 – 22, 2025 (3 Saturdays)
Antsy Pants invites students to wiggle, jump, stretch, and spin their way through storytelling and character creation. Using movement-based games and imaginative play, students will explore how their bodies can be powerful storytelling tools. Whether they’re pretending to be animals, weather, or wild inventions, students will build foundational theatre skills while developing coordination, focus, and confidence!
Saturdays, 10am – 11:30am
Grades: K-2
Cost: $90 per student
Grades 3-5
Actor’s Toolbox: World Makers
November 8 – 22, 2025 (3 Saturdays)
In this imaginative design-focused class, students will become the architects of theatrical worlds. Through hands-on projects and creative exploration, they’ll learn the fundamentals of scenic, costume, prop, and lighting design. Students will discover how design choices support storytelling and create mood, place, and time on stage. By the end of the class, they’ll have created an original world inspired by a story or play.
Saturdays, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $90 per student
Grades 6-8
Design Sampler
November 8 – 22, 2025 (3 Saturdays)
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.
Saturdays, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $90 per student
Grades 9-12
Audition Clinic
November 8 – 22, 2025 (3 Saturdays)
Get audition-ready with confidence and polish in this focused Audition Clinic designed for high school students preparing for school productions, theatre intensives, or college auditions. Whether you’re new to auditioning or ready to refine your material, this clinic offers practical tools, individual coaching, and real-world audition practice.
Saturdays, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $105 per student