Register for Fall 2024 Classes
Registration opens August 1 and closes Sept 13.
All classes are held at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall (1158 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503).
Limited scholarships may be available upon request, reach out to ahnika.lexvold@erieplayhouse.org for more information.
Storytellers
Saturday Storytellers
Ages 5-7
Saturdays | 9:30 - 11 | $100
September 21 - November 9
Instructor: Alyssa Baker
A great introduction to theatre, this class focuses on story creation will guide students through the different aspects of theatre using storybooks as their guide. Dance, sing, act, and play every Saturday to learn what it means to be a “Storyteller!”
Acting Classes
Intro to Acting
Ages 8-10
Mondays 4:30 - 6 | $125
September 16 - November 4
Instructor: Alyssa Baker
Build your performance toolkit with the basics every young thespian should know - from audition prep to opening night! In this class you will work on projection and diction, characterization, and physicality. New this year: we’ve split the class up into two age groups to better individualize the class to different ability levels.
Intro to Acting
Ages 11-14
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8 | $125
September 17 - November 5
Instructor: Seamus Clerkin
Build your performance toolkit with the basics every young thespian should know - from audition prep to opening night! In this class you will work on projection and diction, characterization, and physicality. New this year: we’ve split the class up into two age groups to better individualize the class to different ability levels.
Advanced Acting: Shakespeare
Ages 12+
Saturdays 9:30 - 11 | $125
September 21 - November 9
Instructor: Karalyn Headley
See why The Bard and his work continue to prevail in this specialized acting class. Learn the basics of iambic pentameter and other necessary skills for performing Shakespeare while diving into some of theatre’s most famous works.
Music & Dance Classes
Musical Theatre: Voice
Ages 8-11
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8 | $125
September 18 - November 6
Instructor: Ryah Lambert
This class will explore different musical theatre singing styles and select group and solo pieces to work on in those styles. Students will also work on improving their range and music reading abilities. New this year: we’ve split the class up into two age groups to better individualize the class to different ability levels.
Musical Theatre: Voice
Ages 12-14
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 | $125
September 18 - November 6
Instructor: Devon Yates
This class will explore different musical theatre singing styles and select group and solo pieces to work on in those styles. Students will also work on improving their range and music reading abilities. New this year: we’ve split the class up into two age groups to better individualize the class to different ability levels.
Musical Theatre: Dance
Ages 8-12
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 | $125
September 18 - November 6
Instructor: Maddie Penpek
Learn different dance techniques and styles commonly used in musical theatre! In this class students will improve their coordination and dance skills while gaining experience learning musical theatre style choreography.
Specialty Classes
Playwriting
Ages 12+
Saturdays 12:30 - 2 | $100
September 21 - November 9
Instructor: Daniel Collette
In this class, you will explore the basics any aspiring playwright needs. From plot structure, formatting, and the nuances that make playwriting a different skill set than standard creative writing, this class is the perfect jumping off-point for anyone looking to explore the creative options theatre has to offer off the stage.
Stage Combat Workshop
Ages 10-14
Saturday, October 12 | 11 - 12:30 | $50
Instructor: Alaina Manchester
Have some fun learning how to (fake) fight! In this special workshop, students will learn the basics of hand to hand stage combat from an instructor who trained with The Society of American Fight Directors.
SFX Horror Makeup Workshop
Ages 8+ Youth and Adults Welcome!
Saturday, October 26 | 11 - 12:30 | $50
Instructor: Ahnika Lexvold
Get in the Halloween spirit and learn how to create incredible horror makeup looks like realistic wounds, Zombie skin, or a witch nose! Included as a part of the registration fee is a small SFX makeup kit to take home. (Allergy warning: latex.)
Playhouse Improv Jam
Adults and Youth 16+
Once a month, First Meeting: Sept. 7 | 7:30 | FREE
Led by: Daniel Collette
The Playhouse Improv Jam is for beginner and experienced improvisers alike to explore new forms, play together, and provide a fun environment to meet new people. Once a month come play a few improv games and explore a new long form improv style together! For more information and questions, reach out to contact@artistdanielcollette.com
