Ages 4-7

Calling all young performers! Combine singing, dancing and acting into one fun filled class! Focused on creative drama, students will use their imaginations to create characters and tell stories using their voices and movement!

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 7-10

Students will sing, dance and act using material from their favorite musicals and TV shows! Learn the foundations of musical theatre - expanding vocabulary and building skills - all while keeping it fun. Use your imagination, be creative and build confidence!

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 14-18

Take your acting skills to the next level through deeper analysis of text. This focus on varying acting techniques is excellent college prep and essential for all advanced musical theatre students.

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 10-13

Learn the foundations of a variety of acting techniques! Explore improvisation and characterization to begin building a "tool belt" of tactics - improving your confidence and performance as a young actor.

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 14-18

Focusing on presenting strong, emotionally driven performances through song, students will work on song interpretation in a master class setting. Text analysis, acting exercises and emotional work will take your performance to the next level. All aspects of Musical Theatre performance will play a role in this class - from vocal instruction to physical movement to scenework. Formerly called "Coaching" this class is an ideal place for any student who loves to perform in musicals!

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 10-14

Focusing on presenting strong, emotionally driven performances through song, students will work on song interpretation in a master class setting. Text analysis, acting exercises and emotional work will take your performance to the next level. All aspects of Musical Theatre performance will play a role in this class - from vocal instruction to physical movement to scenework. Formerly called "Coaching" this class is an ideal place for any student who loves to perform in musicals!

Classes run along an 8 week Spring Semester (March-May) with no classes the week of April 21. For a 2024-2025 Playhouse Stage Academy Calendar, including holiday breaks and production dates visit playhousestageacademy.org/education-calendar!

Ages 5-11

Calling all young performers! Combine singing, dancing and acting into one fun filled, three week summer program! Students will learn musical theatre fundamentals, and in the process, be cast in and rehearse a 30 minute musical. The program culminates in an opportunity to perform MAGIC TREE HOUSE: PIRATES PAST NOON KIDS on the Cohoes Music Hall stage!

Program runs July 14-July 31, 2025, Mondays-Fridays, 9am-2pm with a performance July 31 at 2pm.

*NEW FOR 2025 - AFTERCARE OPTION!Aftercare is offered for an additional fee for all three weeks of the program, until 4pm. Aftercare add on can be added prior to checkout!