Youth Programs at The Waldo

Join us on stage at The Waldo! With a rotating offering of classes, we aim to help participants develop the skills needed to put on a play, while also providing a space to have fun and play.

At The Waldo, performing arts is about promoting joy, expression, and connection.

To learn more, check out the class information below!

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After School

In our after school program, care is taken to provide participants with a collaborative and supportive environment that allows them to take artistic risks as they learn how to use their body, voice, minds, and imagination to bring characters and stories to life. We offer classes for grades 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, and 7th-12th. Payment plans and scholarships are available. For questions, email us at education@thewaldotheatre.org

Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45
Sept. 30-Dec. 16
(no class 11/11 and 11/25)

Breathe fire into your imagination! In this magical theatre adventure, young performers will explore the world of dragons, fairies, and enchanted lands! Through games, storytelling, movement, and character play, students will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork—all while bringing epic tales to life on stage. No prior experience needed—just a big imagination and a little dragon courage!

Instructor: Mia Branco
10 Weeks | $200

Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45PM Oct. 1-Dec. 10
(no class on 11/26)

Follow your instincts and have some fun! This class introduces students to Improv, a style of acting that encourages spontaneous characters, quick thinking, and teamwork. Students will be introduced to various improv games that challenge and develop their skills of active listening, spontaneity, risk-taking, collaboration, and commitment all while further developing their actor’s tools of body, voice, mind, and imagination.

Instructor: Ryan Jackson
10 Weeks | $200

Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00PM Oct. 1-Dec. 10
(no class on 11/26)

Throw out the script and be free! In this fun-filled class, students learn the basics of Improvisation, the art of acting without a script. Classes include theatre games, short-form scenes, and creating dynamic characters, environments, relationships, and stories—all on the spot! Students will exercise their creativity and develop skills that hone their craft as instinctual and adaptable actors.

Instructor: Ryan Jackson
10 weeks | $200

All classes will culminate with a presentation for invited family and friends on the last day.
Scholarships are available. We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation.

“I loved that there were students from all levels of acting experience that were able to come together in one class and create scenes together!”

- An After-School Parent

Youth Programs at The Waldo

Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 Sept. 30-Dec. 16 (no class 11/11 and 11/25)

Instructor: Mia Branco 10 Weeks | $200

Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45PM Oct. 1-Dec. 10 (no class on 11/26)

Instructor: Ryan Jackson 10 Weeks | $200

Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00PM Oct. 1-Dec. 10 (no class on 11/26)

Instructor: Ryan Jackson 10 weeks | $200