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Registration is open now for spring classes and workshops!

Discounted Early Bird pricing is available through February 14 for Spring Youtheatre Classes and Workshops including Create-A-Play, Acting, Voice, and NEW this spring: a Theatre Tech Workshop led by Playhouse scenic and lighting designer Nico Lombardo!

SPRING 2025 CLASSES ARE ENROLLING NOW

Registration closes March 7, 2025
EARLY BIRD PRICING SPECIAL ENDS FEB 14!

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.

Meet our instructors here, and view spring classes below!

Create-A-Play Classes

Want a taste of summer camp in the spring? Welcome to Create-A-Play Classes! In these classes you will build skills in acting, singing, and dancing. Students will then take what they learn and apply it to a show they create themselves.
Great for both beginners wanting to learn what goes into theatre and experienced performers looking to hone their craft.

  • Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: Mondays, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., $125
    Early Bird Special Price: $100
    March 10 – April 28
    Instructor: Alyssa Rosalie
    Register Here
  • 3rd – 5th Grade: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., $125
    Early Bird Special Price: $100
    March 11 – April 29
    Instructor: Daniel Collette
    Register Here
  • 6th – 8th Grade: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
    Early Bird Special Price: $100
    March 15 – May 3
    Instructor: Séamus Clerkin
    Register Here

Special Skills: Workshops and Classes in Specialized Topics

  • Acting: 3rd – 5th Grade, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., $125
    Early Bird Special Price: $100
    March 12 – April 30
    Instructor: Alyssa Rosalie
    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. The instructor will tailor the class to the skill levels of those enrolled – whether it be an introduction to acting or more advanced work.
    Register Here
  • Voice: 6th – 8th Grade, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., $125
    Early Bird Special Price: $100
    March 12 – April 30
    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.
    Register Here
  • Theatre Tech Workshop: 7th – 12th Grade, April 12, 2025, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., $50
    Early Bird Special Price: $35
    Instructor: Nico Lombardo
    Learn about the technical side of theatre from the Playhouse’s scenic and lighting designer. Discover what goes into building sets and gain hands-on experience painting pieces in our shop – creations from this workshop may even end up on the playhouse stage in a future production!
    Register Here
  • Playhouse Improv Jam (FREE!): Adults and Youth 16+, Select Saturdays, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
    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! The jam meeting dates for the rest of the school year are: February 1st, February 22nd, March 15th, April 5th, April 26th, and May 17th. For more information and questions, reach out to contact@artistdanielcollette.com.
    Learn more.