WINTER YOUTH STUDIO CLASSES
Ages 5 and up.
February 1 – March 29 (No class March 15)
See Production Class listing for additional dates.
February 1 – April 5
By appointment.
Ages 5 and up.
See class listings for dates.
More Information
Have questions? Please contact Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832
All Studio classes will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Map »
Tuition assistance available for qualifying families! Click here to apply.
Where will the program be located this winter? All youth studio classes will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Hartford, located at 136 Capitol Ave in Hartford. The final performances of the Production Class ONLY will take place at the University of St. Joseph. Complete details will be provided to families participating in that class.
What is your sick policy? Students must be healthy, injury-free, and well enough to fully participate. If your child becomes ill while in the program, we require that they be picked up promptly. Any child who has a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting must be free of symptoms for 24 hours before returning to class. Any child with a communicable disease, including Covid-19, must remain out of class for the prescribed isolation period designated by the physician for that particular situation. Please keep sick students home so that germs and illnesses will not spread to other students and staff.
Will there be performances for the programs this winter? Yes! For our weekly full session (8 week) classes, we will hold a share day the week following the final class (April 5). The share will take place at the church. Further details will be provided as we get closer to that date. For the Production Class, performances will take place on April 11 and April 12. Families will be kept up to date if plans need to adjust. Sampler (4 and 5 week) classes will not have a share.
What are your drop off/ pick up procedures? There is a small parking lot at the church and ample parking around the First Presbyterian Church, so families are welcome to park and walk up to drop off their students. When you arrive, please escort your student to the drop off area so they can be checked in. Only staff and students will be permitted in the building. Students must be dropped off in the designated drop off spots only. A parent (or someone on the child’s approved pick-up list) must sign their child in and out each day. If we do not know you, we may ask to see ID.
What is your refund policy?
Hartford Stage will refund program fees for cancellations made 2 weeks to the start of the session. No refund will be made for late arrivals or early departures, withdrawal, dismissal, or sickness. We’re sorry, but we cannot offer refunds or credits to families instructed or choosing to quarantine due to household exposure/suspected exposure. Lost time (including illness or vacation) cannot be made up in other sessions.
If you have any further questions, please contact Emely Larson, Studio Manager, at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832.
Register Online:
Click on the “REGISTER…” button and follow instructions to our Ticketing Page (please note you are “buying a ticket” to the class!)
Youth Classes
8-week classes run from February 1 – March 29 (no classes on March 15), with final share performance on April 5. Schedule for final share may vary from class time.
Mini Production: Bremen Town Rock Musicians
Teaching Artist: Tori Mooney
Ages 5-8
February 1 – April 5, 2025 (no class March 15)
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:15AM
$160
Students will rehearse and perform a mini-production of “The Bremen Town Rock Musicians.” When various farm animals get fired from their jobs, they do the most logical thing – they set off to Bremen to become rock stars!
Musical Theater Cabaret Jr.
Teaching Artist: Caitlin Collazo
Ages 5-8
February 1 – April 5, 2025 (no class March 15)
Saturdays: 11:15AM – 12:15PM
$150
Students will learn to develop characters and express personality through song and dance. The class will culminate in a final showcase of students’ talents. No previous experience needed!
One Act Play: Supervillains Anonymous
Teaching Artist: Jessica MacLean
Ages 8-12
February 1 – April 5, 2025 (no class March 15)
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:00AM
$175
Young actors will practice their skills in acting and improvisation while working toward a production of the one-act play Supervillains Anonymous. The city’s supervillains have long been obsessed with defeating unbeatable superhero Wonder Man. That’s why they’re all now at the Supervillains Anonymous support group meeting, ready to give up their evil ways, when they are interrupted by a surprise appearance of Wonder Man and his sidekick, Star Kid! Can Danger Girl inspire the supervillains to take up their evil ways once again?
Page to Stage
Teaching Artist: TBA
Ages 9+
February 1 – April 5, 2025 (no class March 15)
Saturdays: 11:30AM – 12:30PM
$150
Students will hone their acting skills by exploring improvisation and writing, working together to create their own stories and bring them to life!
Production Class: TBA
Teaching Artist: Thomas Beebe
Ages 9+
February 1 – April 12, 2025 (no class March 15)*
Saturdays: 12:00 – 3:00PM
$325
*Production Dates: Friday, April 11 at 7pm & Saturday April 12 at 2pm
*Tech Week Rehearsals: Monday – Thursday, April 8-10; 6:00 – 8:30pm
Show announcement coming soon!
Private Coaching
Private Acting Coaching
February 1 – April 5, 2025 (by appointment)
8 Week Session: $280
Individual Sessions: $35 per half hour session
Work one-on-one with one of our teaching artists! Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only in 30 minute sessions. Attention will be given to voice and speech work, character development, physical acting, audition techniques and material selection. Limited in-person spots open on Saturdays located at First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Virtual options and after school in person options are also available, based on teacher availability.
Saturday Samplers
Creative Drama: Under the Sea
Teaching Artist: Erin Rose
Ages 5-8
February 22 – March 29, 2025 (no class March 15)
Saturdays: 10:15am – 11:15pm
$80
Using well-known children’s literature, students will recreate stories that take place under the sea while exploring life in the deep blue.
Audition Workshop
Teaching Artist: Thomas Beebe
Ages 9+
February 22 – March 29, 2025 (no class March 15)
Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00AM
$80
Students will learn tools to improve their audition skills, including choosing songs and monologues, cold reading techniques and how to write a great resume.
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