From acting to musical theatre, our classes offer an immersive experience that will help you shine on stage. Develop your skills, boost your confidence, and ignite your passion for the performing arts.
Classes begin on January 29th, so don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible journey!
registration is open for spring 2024
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Broadway Babies
Wednesdays, Thursdays | 3:30-4:30pm
Every actor starts somewhere and for our smallest actors, this is the class! Designed to provide small children with a creative outlet, Broadway Babies seeks to instill children with acting fundamentals (listening, following directions, focus) and develop cooperative “play” that will allow them to become solid performers later in life. This class is repeatable up to age 7. Available in Spring and Fall Semesters. No experience is required.
(8 Week Class- $250)
Instructor: Anna Johnson / Kayla Phillips
Acting for kids
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays | 3:30-5:00pm, 4:00 - 5:30pm
This class will release the “dramatic side” of any young performer. Focusing on collaboration and teamwork, Acting & Improv for Kids will provide the fundamentals of character development, “partnering,” and scene work in a creative and judgment-free atmosphere. This 12-week-long class will culminate with a performance by the students. No previous acting experience is required. Available in Spring and Fall.
(12 Week Class - $400)
Instructor: Anna Johnson / Prayer Palau
Acting for kids homeschool edition
Tuesdays, Thursdays | 12:30pm-2:00pm
Perfect for homeschooling families, this class is designed to unlock the "dramatic side" of young performers. Focused on collaboration and teamwork, Acting & Improv for Homeschool Kids provides the essential skills for character development, "partnering," and scene work in a creative and judgment-free atmosphere. This 12-week program concludes with a student performance. No prior acting experience is necessary. Choose from sessions available in both Spring and Fall, making it a convenient option for homeschooling families.
(12 Week Class - $400)
Instructor: Topher Warren
Musical Theatre for Kids
Mondays | 3:30-5:00pm
Acting, Singing, and Dancing! These three skills are what make a well-rounded musical theatre performer. In this 12-week intensive, students will learn fundamental acting, singing, and dancing skills that end in their own musical theatre showcase. No previous experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and explore what it means to be a Broadway theatre performer!
(12 Week Class - $400)
Instructor: Julia Banta / Kayla Phillips / Kylie Branch
All Abilities Music and Movement through Theatre
Fridays | 3:30-4:30pm
Step into the magical world of music and movement theatre in our K through 2nd-grade class, designed specifically for neurodivergent students. This imaginative mommy and me class takes young learners on an enchanting journey where they can explore their creativity, build confidence, and collaborate with their peers. Through a mix of music, drama, and dance, children will discover the joy of storytelling, self-expression, and stage presence. Our experienced instructors guide them in developing their motor skills, self-confidence, and social interactions while fostering a lifelong love for the performing arts. Join us for a lively, engaging, and educational experience where young minds can shine on the stage.
(8 Week Class $250)
Instructor: Kayla Phillips
improv for teens - middle school
Mondays | 5:15-6:15pm
In Improv for Teens students will explore more advanced forms of improvisation and go into great depth with the concepts of character creation, movement, and storytelling. No previous improv experience required. This class is considered a class that students can take multiple times. No semester is the same as every session is tailored to the students enrolled. Available in Spring and Fall Semesters.
(12 Week Class $350)
Instructor: Topher Warren
improv for teens - High School
Tuesdays | 5:00-6:00pm
In Improv for Teens students will explore more advanced forms of improvisation and go into great depth with the concepts of character creation, movement, and storytelling. No previous improv experience required. This class is considered a class that students can take multiple times. No semester is the same as every session is tailored to the students enrolled. Available in Spring and Fall Semesters.
(12 Week Class $350)
Instructor: Topher Warren
Acting for teens - middle school
Thursdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Acting for Teens is a great learning opportunity for fledgling young actors and experienced performers, alike. In this course, students will learn various stage-acting techniques and the process of creating a character primarily through movement, all while tracing the evolution of performance throughout theatre history – from Greek choruses to the “method” of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and everything in between! No previous acting experience is required. This 12-week class is considered a class that students can take multiple times. No semester is the same as every session is tailored to the students enrolled. Available in Spring and Fall Semesters. Students will also perform at the end of the session showcase on Friday, December 1st.
(12 Week Class $400)
Instructor: Topher Warren
Acting for teens - High school
Wednesdays | 4:30-6:00pm
Acting for Teens is a great learning opportunity for fledgling young actors and experienced performers, alike. In this course, students will learn various stage- acting techniques and the process of creating a character through the Meisner techniques. This class will also incorporate audition preparation, to prepare our performers for any audition that may come their way! No previous acting experience is required. This 12-week class is considered class that students can take multiple times. No semester is the same as every session is tailored to the students enrolled. Available in Spring and Fall Semesters. Students will also perform at the end of the session showcase on Friday, December 1st.
(12 Week Class $400)
Instructor: Nathan Meyers
broadway theatre intensive
Tuesdays | 4:00-6:00pm | Grades 6-12
Acting, Singing, and Dancing! These three skills are what make a well-rounded musical theatre performer. In this 12-week intensive, students will learn fundamental acting, singing, and dancing skills that end in their own musical theatre showcase. No previous experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and explore what it means to be a Broadway theatre performer! Performance Showcase will be on Friday December 1st.
(12 Week Class $400)
Instructor: Julia Banta / Benjamin Haupt / Kayla Phillips / Kylie Branch
THE PLT ACADEMY
Fridays | 4:00-6:00pm
The PLT Academy is an advanced level acting course for high school students, who have previously taken a PLT course. Students interested can submit and audition video of a monologue or sign up to present a monologue on August 21st in the rehearsal hall. This course will be a yearlong class, that ends in a final performance in the Spring of 2024. Performance pieces will be decided by the class and directed by the Education Director, Topher Warren. Students will learn acting techniques (Meisner) and will be instructed as well in Improvisational theatre.
Instructors: Topher Warren / Brandi Hicks Lane
For more information on joining, contact Topher Warren at education@pensacolalittletheatre.com
We believe theatre education should be accessible to
all who have a desire to learn.
Affordable payment plans available, contact the education director for details.
10% discount* for families with multiple children enrolling in classes.
Please Note: A $50 non-refundable fee will be charged for all class cancellations. Refunds cannot be given after the class has begun.
for questions, contact our Education Director:
education@pensacolalittletheatre.com
850-432-2042 ext. 104
*All discounts applied to second and subsequent enrollments.