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!
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by November 28 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.
Winter 2026 Classes
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
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 November 28 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!
Students will:
- Learn the basics of theatrical storytelling including terms like props, set, and director
- Use their actor’s tools to create and perform their own play with a clear beginning, middle, and end
- Grow in sharing and collaboration
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.
Students will:
- Learn basic vocal techniques like pitch, rhythm, and breath control
- Explore how to use their voice to express different emotions and characters
- Build confidence in singing and performing in front of others as an ensemble
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!
Students will:
- Practice coordination, balance, and rhythm through fun, energetic routines
- Use movement to express different emotions and characters from familiar songs
- Build confidence in performing group dances and moving with others
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 November 28 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.
Students will:
- Learn basic theatre terms like objective, obstacle, and backstory
- Explore movement, voice work, and imaginative play to bring characters to life
- Collaborate with peers to build short scenes centered around their characters
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.
Students will:
- Learn musical theatre and dance vocabulary and choreography
- Explore character-driven movement and storytelling through dance
- Build confidence, coordination, and ensemble dance skills
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.
Students will:
- Learn the fundamentals of play structure including plot, character, conflict, and dialogue
- Collaborate to create and perform an original play with a beginning, middle, and end
- Grow in creativity, communication, and ensemble-based storytelling
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 November 28 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.
Students will:
- Learn the basics of script analysis
- Discover how units and beats can build depth in a scene
- Strengthen collaboration and rehearsal skills through scene partner work
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.
Students will:
- Learn the basics of vocal technique to support their voice
- Explore how to use tactics while preparing a song
- Build confidence and stage presence
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.
Be an Early Bird! Enroll by November 28 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 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.
Students will:
- Learn and explore various theatrical devising techniques
- Practice developing new work through hands on acting exercises
- Begin to discover their unique artistic voice
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
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.
Save $15 on Winter Break Play-in-a-Day sessions (up to $60!) when you order by Friday November 29 with code PLAYNYE
*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
Save $15 on Winter Break Play-in-a-Day sessions (up to $60!) when you order by Friday November 29 with code PLAYNYE
Winter Break Session 1
Monday, December 29, 2025
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 2
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 3
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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
2pm – 5pm for Grades 9 – 12
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
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!
Fall 2025 Classes
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!
Fall 2025 Mini Semester Digital and One Day Mini Digital Brochure
Terms and Conditions: Included in the cost of your 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.
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
Grades K-2
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.
*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.
Election Day: Wheel of Stories
Tuesday, November 4
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
The wheel has spoken! Students spin the wheel of stories to get a piece of inspiration to write and perform an original play by the end of the day.
Veterans Day: On the Case!
Tuesday, November 11
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Mystery is afoot at Arden Drama School! Students write and perform their own original detective tales.
Winter Break Session 1
Monday, December 29, 2025
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 2
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 3
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
9am – 4pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Grades 3-5
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.
*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.
Election Day: Wheel of Stories
Tuesday, November 4
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
The wheel has spoken! Students spin the wheel of stories to get a piece of inspiration to write and perform an original play by the end of the day.
Veterans Day: On the Case!
Tuesday, November 11
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Mystery is afoot at Arden Drama School! Students write and perform their own original detective tales.
Winter Break Session 1
Monday, December 29, 2025
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 2
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
9am – 5pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Winter Break Session 3
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
9am – 4pm
Grades: K – 5
Cost: $85 per session
Grades 6-8
One Day Workshops
Middle school students can explore a new theatrical skill or add a brand-new tool to their actor’s toolkit.
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.
Dance Call
w/ Teacher Eliana
Tuesday, November 4
10am – 1pm
Grades: 6 – 8
Cost: $55 per session
In this high energy workshop, students will learn how to slay their musical theatre dance audition. Guided by a professional musical theatre performer, students will learn combinations and choreography as they practice technique and precision.
Acting with Style
w/ Teacher Lize
Tuesday, November 11
10am – 1pm
Grades: 6 – 8
Cost: $55 per session
Led by a classical acting professional, students will play around with scenes and monologues from Shakespeare to the Greeks. Working collaboratively, students will learn the basic vocal and physical techniques to breathe new life into old plays.
Stage Combat
w/ Teacher Lize
Monday, December 29
10am – 1pm
Grades: 6 – 8
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
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.