WASHINGTON ACTING CAMPS & CLASSES
Camps and classes for Washington kids, teens, and adults that have a special focus on acting in the theatre. Many of these Washington acting education programs also focus on singing, dancing and music. Most programs present a performance on the last day of classes. Most of the camps are day camps, but some are residential.
Contact each individual organization via their website for updated program date, place, and registration information.
Studio East
Seattle, WA area
Studio East offers performing arts education programming for students age 4-19 through classes, camps, and workshops in our home base in Kirkland, and at schools around the community!
Here at Studio East, our philosophy is simple, Be safe. Be kind. Have fun! We believe that theater is for everyone and there will always be space here for every student who wants to grow. In our classrooms, we focus on skill development through fun and engaging activities, meet every student where they are in their development, encourage them to challenge themselves by trying, and celebrate each and every one of their successes with them.
Our quarterly theater classes offer Fall, Mini-Winter, Winter and Spring sessions each year. Offerings include acting, dance, and music classes with a variety of themes and focuses for preschool through high school students. Our dedicated instructors provide high-quality theater education, whether you are looking at drama as part of your curriculum or as a creative outlet. Arts education benefits include building self-esteem and confidence, interpersonal skills, creativity, responsibility, and so much more.
Break Camps & Studio Days
Studio East traditionally offers theater camps at our Kirkland home base during school break weeks each year.
Because dates vary between school districts, look at your calendar carefully when registering for Break Camps. Themes and formats change from camp to camp, but it’s always a blast!
Studio East theater camps are a great way to harness that creative energy kids release when they’re out of school.
Website: https://studio-east.org
Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts
Redmond, WA area
Our mission is to allow children an opportunity to experience the joy of theatre through drama, music, and dance, and present theatrical productions that will educate as well as illuminate the students and our community at large.
Musical Theatre
Get ready to shine on stage!
Our fun-filled Musical Theatre classes cover Singing, Dancing, Acting, Costuming, Technical Theatre, and more! Explore the excitement of Musical Theatre while learning about costumes, set design, and even creating shows. Join us for a joyful journey into the world of performing arts!
Academy Novice, Apprentice, & Associates Program - By Audition Only
The Redmond Academy Novice, Apprentice, and Associates programs are for the dedicated musical theatre student who may also be considering any aspect of Musical Theatre as a future career choice and wants to learn more about all parts of the Musical Theatre art form.
Productions / The Academy Players
For 6 - 18 year olds:
Productions by the Academy Players will perform at the end of each session of classes. The list of shows will be announced at the beginning of each year and auditions will be held before each new session. Productions will vary to offer different theatrical styles and use different ages of students.
Acting
Unleash your inner Actor in our engaging classes! From mastering Voice and Diction to Improv and Stage Combat, we cover it all. Tailored to your age and skill level, our classes stretch your abilities, fostering growth as young artists. Enhance public speaking, presentation, and acting skills.
Website: https://www.redmondacademy.org
Stage Kids
Wenatchee, WA area
Classes
Confidence. Humility. Teamwork. Responsibility. Creativity. Empathy. Joy! Theater skills are life skills delivered in an incredibly fun, engaging, age-appropriate way. Whether your child already loves singing, dancing, and acting, or could just use an opportunity to explore who they are and make new friends in a positive environment, Stage Kids classes are a great way to keep your kiddo growing and laughing this Fall and Winter!
Stage Kids is an educational theater program that focuses on developing character. We see the value of having children develop skills in classes in addition to participating in shows. For this reason, simultaneous enrollment in a class is required while in the cast of a show. Stage Kids knows that kids grow in confidence when they grow in skills!
Please see our website for classes and requirements.
Summer Camps
Stage Kids' summer camps are a great way for families to give Stage Kids a try, as kids have a chance to build relationships and have fun over a short period of time. Stage Kids is offering a variety of separate theater summer camps so you can choose which camp works best for your family.
Confidence. Humility. Teamwork. Responsibility. Creativity. Empathy. Joy! Theater skills are life skills delivered in an incredibly fun, engaging, age-appropriate way. Whether your child already loves singing, dancing, and acting, or could just use an opportunity to explore who they are and make new friends in a positive environment, Stage Kids summer camps are a great way to keep your kiddo growing and laughing while school is out this summer!
Website: https://www.stagekidswa.org
Spokane Children's Theatre
Spokane, WA area
SCT produces multiple shows, camps, and classes a year and provides opportunities to actors and audiences!
Spokane Children's Theatre is Spokane's oldest theatre organization. Launched in 1946 by The Junior League of Spokane, Spokane Children's Theatre or 'SCT' strives to fulfill its mission to provide enjoyable, educational, and affordable live theatrical entertainment for children, adults, and their families.
Acting
Our acting class is the perfect class for young actors who are looking to gain information on theatre and performance, while in a fun and noncompetitive environment!
Voice
You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, sing with ease and clarity and learn to project your voice.
Summer Camps
See our website for scheduled dates and times.
Website: https://www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org
Journey Theater
Vancouver, WA area
Whether you have years of theater experience or it's your very first time, there are classes for everyone here at Journey
Journey is a Jesus-centered nonprofit theater arts program that exists to grow youth and their families in character and purpose to be difference-makers in their world.
Journey Theater classes are a great way to introduce young people to different aspects of the theater arts, and help students gain confidence and develop performance skills.
A few things to be aware of
- “Foundations of…” classes are our CORE CLASSES that serve as prerequisites for continuing on to other classes.
- Classes listed with a * have prerequisites. Please read the class description for details before registering.
- If you have a question as to whether you meet the prerequisites for a class you’d like to take, please email the Journey Office.
- Classes fill quickly, and may fill before this page is updated. Remember to list your second choice class!
- If the class you want to take is full, register for your second choice, and email office@journeytheater.org to be placed on the waiting list.
- Classes and teachers are subject to change, depending on enrollment and availability.
- At the end of each 8-week session, there is a showcase performance. In most cases, if a student misses the showcase, the class will not be added to their transcript and will need to be repeated if needed as a prerequisite for another class.
Website: https://journeytheater.org
Stone Soup Theatre
Seattle, WA area
SummerStage Summer Camp
Have fun acting and performing outdoors! We set the stage weekly with exciting musicals and plays. Your performer will love “acting out” by singing and dancing to one of our many exciting theatre camps.
Summer Camps Located In North And South Seattle!
We also host
Break Camps and Performance Programs. See our website for details.
Website: https://www.stonesouptheatre.org
Taproot Theatre Company
Seattle, WA area
Taproot Theatre tells stories of hope, serving the Pacific Northwest through live theatre and educational programs.
Taproot Theatre Company's Acting Studio is offers classes for students, adults and seniors.
Elementary and high school students will build detailed characters and learn to work as an ensemble as they rehearse for a final performance.
Adults will study the fundamentals of acting and make bold character decisions as they learn to play off other actors. Seniors can choose between a class that will dive into scene studies and character work or an improv class geared towards those with Early Stage Memory Loss.
Classes are taught by Seattle area theatre professionals.
Website: https://taproottheatre.org
Rekindle School
Seattle, WA area
We offer fun, affordable Seattle classes and workshops in Acting, Filmmaking, Voice Over, Stand-Up Comedy, Screenwriting and more. Our acting, comedy and filmmaking classes are co-sponsored by Seattle Acting Institute.
• Develop your skills in doing improvisational skits, memorizing dialogue, and performing scenes in front of a class.
• Engage in warm-ups, theater games, improv, and scene work to improve your acting abilities.
• Total beginners are welcome!
• Whether you’re interested in acting just for fun, or have hopes of becoming a professional actor in television, movies, or on stage, come join us.
• Open to everyone 17 or older.
Website: https://classesandworkshops.com
Riverside Performing Arts
Vancouver, WA area
Being a part of a live theatre production is a truly unique experience that can help any student grow and learn to express themselves. At Riverside Performing Arts, we strive to provide students with a fun and encouraging environment where they can explore all of the art and excitement that theatre has to offer. Our theatre classes are led by kind and knowledgeable instructors who are committed to fostering a playful and educational space where every student can realize their potential.
Within theatre, there are nearly endless art forms that students can explore. To ensure our students have room to explore all of their interests, we offer a variety of theatre classes to choose from.
Mini Program
Ages 2 - 7 Years
Welcome to the world of storytelling using imagination, song, and dance. Children will gain confidence, find their voice, and begin their love of live theatre. A great program for active and creative imaginations. Offering acting and musical theatre.
Recreational Program
Ages 8 - Adult
Where dancing, acting, and singing coming together, Musical Theatre is a great introduction to the performing arts as well as for those who want to become skilled in more than one art form. Vocal work, basic jazz dancing, and acting will be taught in musical theatre.
Focus Program
Ages 8 - 18 Years
A continuation of all things theatre for the focused and experienced actor. Improve your skills and learn new techniques to apply to your performances. These classes will challenge your actor and help them become the performing artist they can be. Must be invited by instructors to join.
Adult Theatre Program
Ages 18+
If you have spent years on the stage or have always dreamed about performing, we offer acting and musical theatre for all skill levels. The adult theatre program provides a fun and encouraging atmosphere to help build skill and learn what it means to be part of live performances.
Private Theatre Lessons
All Ages
If you’re preparing for auditions, want to build a specific skill, or improve technique, our professional teaching artists and choreographers will help you every step of the way. For all ages and skill levels.
Acting Classes
Ages 3 - 18 Years
In our Theatre program we open up the world of storytelling using imaginative play, song and dance. Children gain confidence and a understanding of live theatre. We offer beginning through advanced classes for all ages.
Musical Theatre Classes
Ages 3 - Adult
Where dancing, acting, and singing coming together, Musical Theatre is a great introduction to the performing arts as well as for those who want to become skilled in more than one art form. Vocal work, basic jazz dancing, and acting will be taught in musical theatre.
Improvisation Classes
Ages 7-18 Years
We introduce improvisation confidence skills, storytelling and comedy, presentation skills and the beginnings of improv comedy, in a fun, stress free and practical, class. Completely designed for first timers, from the quiet ones to the more confident. (no experience necessary)
Website: https://riversidepa.com
RESOURCES
Of course a website cannot tell you all the information you need to know about preparing yourself to be an actor: unions, contracts, agents, casting, auditions, and the myriads of other things actors should learn about the acting business.
Below are a number of resources that will help you learn about such things to get you on the right road to becoming a successful actor.
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