Summer Camps

Peter Pan (selections) outdoors in the park 6/17-21, 9am-1pm -- . Ages 8-14 FULL Waitlist available
In On Stage: Outdoors, everyone shines!  Our camp is designed to allow students the opportunity to dive into performance and design/construction aspects of theatre by working on selections from a beloved production.  This summer, we will be working on various numbers as from Peter Pan. In camp, we will be creating characters, learning music/songs, lines/scenes, and blocking/choreography, getting to know the playing space and theatre terminology, crafting props, dabbling in set/costume design, and engaging in drama games.  One week (may vary if snow days are added to the school year). EMail for waitlist

Matilda (abridged) in the TP Theatre (in conjunction w/ TP Rec) 7/1-12 9am-3pm --  Ages 8-14. FULL waitlist available
In On Stage: Spotlight, everyone is a star! This year, we will be tackling material from the Broadway hit - Matilda! Our two week camp is designed to allow participants the opportunity to dive into performance (acting, voice, character, choreography) and design/construction aspects of theatre by working on an abridged production. Camp meets at Hefner center, then loads into the mainstage theatre for performance at the end of the 2nd week!  2 weeks. Enrolling now (waitlist)

Possible Peter Pan Mini camp for ages 5-8 outdoors 6/24-28, 9am-noon. If I offered this, would you be interested? Let me know!

Spring Classes Now Enrolling!

Acting Al Fresco: Outdoor Scene Study for ages 9-14, in Opal Daniels Park (3 blocks from PBES, 5 blocks from TPMS) Mondays 4:20pm-5:40pm, Starts 4/8 1 spot left

Jump into a different world by learning how to transform into a different character in a scene. Students will learn and apply acting concepts in order to build a believable character in scene work. All scenes are from Broadway and off Broadway plays as well as films and television shows. Acting concepts learned in class nurture imagination and go hand in hand with literary analysis and writing skills. Now is your chance to act out scenes from Bridge to Terabithia, Little House on the Prairie, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Wrinkle in Time, or even Waiting for Godot (& many more)!
Weekly 1 hour 20min sessions for 7 weeks. Classes are limited to 9 students. Class culminates with a showcase performance on the last class. Enroll here

Teen Improv ages 10-14, in Opal Daniels Park (3 blocks from PBES, 5 blocks from TPMS) 4:20pm-5:20pm Fridays a few spots left

Who's line is it anyway? Whether you have experience in improv or are just starting out, this class is for you! Improv is a great way to develop imagination and brain-storming skills while having fun and blowing off steam. In improv class, we will play a host of improv games (some used in professional improv shows) and may even design one or two as a group. All games are designed to be primarily noncontact. 8 weekly 1 hour outdoor classes. Classes are limited to 12 students. Cost: $152. Enroll here.

Improv class after school at PBES on Wednesdays, Starts 4/3 FULL

Nothing gets the creative juices flowing like improvisation. Improv is a great way to develop imagination and brain-storming skills while having fun. In improv class, we will start with warm-up games and move on to various improv games (some used in professional improv shows).  8 weekly 1 hour classes. Classes are limited to 13 students (min 6 to run). Non PBES students welcome. Cost: $152.

Wednesdays, 4-5pm in PBES, non-PBES students are also welcome.  Enroll here.

Storybook Theatre at TPES  grades K-2 -- Tuesdays 4-5:30pm, coordinated with TPES, and students can dismiss from school directly to class.  Starts April FULL
Who doesn't love to act out their favorite stories? In Storybook Theatre, students will engage with a classic story, then apply theatre concepts to become the characters in that story and act it out together. Starts Jan 30.  More details and sign up here!

Private Coaching
Professional Auditions for DC area theatres coming up! Email for details. My students have performed in commercial and feature film, on and off Broadway in New York, and regionally at Ford's Theatre, the Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Roundhouse, Studio and more. If you want to step it up, private coaching in conjunction with classes is the best recipe.
Coaching rates: $50 for 1/2 half hour, $70 for 45min, $85 for 1 hour

Pairs/Small Groups
Class dates/times don't work for you? Want to work on a scene with a friend? Want to design your own small class for you and a few friends? Interested in custom instructions tailored for your needs and interests?  Try private coaching! Sessions are 1/2 hour and set to work with your schedule.
Group coaching Rates: $55 for 2 participants for half hour ($60 for 3)
Small group (4+) rates -- $25-40 per person for 50min-1 hour class depending on total number and class content

Email info@onstagetakoma.com or just hit Reply if interested in private coaching