Get ready for 8 weeks of showtunes, movement and drama games in our BROADWAY MELODIES session! Taught by this summer’s Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Taylor Hartsfield, students will focus on the Broadway style through song and dance, while also learning various aspects of drama through fun, engaging games.

Tune in to this 8-week session that uses fun drama games, music and movement to boost confidence, increase creative thinking, and teach the fundamentals of performing. Taught by Education Associate Britney Kuehm, students will create their very own rain sticks and learn how music can motivate character creation.

Our IMPROV class is an introductory course to improvisation for middle school students. Under the direction of teaching artist Sonya Meyer, students will do various exercises and games to practice the fundamentals of improv, including the creation of a supportive environment, the ability to say “Yes and...,” and building the confidence to act on impulse.

Actors and aspiring actors, this is your chance to really dive into your craft and learn both fundamental and advanced techniques. Through coaching, feedback and opportunities to act with scene partners, you will develop your ability to portray realistic characters, both in comedic and dramatic scenes. These skills you learn here will serve you in both musicals and dramas, both on the stage and off! Taught by Director of Education, Graham Northrup, MFA.

Sail off on an 8-week journey through our DRAMATIC VOYAGES session with Taylor Hartsfield from this summer’s Hairspray and Education Associate, Britney Kuehm. Students will focus on the creation of characters in theatre, transform into these characters using their voice and body, and feel confident working as an ensemble through various drama games.

Story drama, character development and drama games create an assembly line of fun in our CHARACTER FACTORY session! Students will generate fully-developed characters through drama games, music and movement; they will also leave the 8-week session with a gained confidence, stage presence, and experience working as an ensemble under the direction of our Education Associate, Britney Kuehm and our Hairspray leading lady, Taylor Hartsfield.

Planning to audition for School of Rock (TAS, Grades 7-12), another upcoming play, or just need the practice? Get feedback on audition materials and practice your best songs and cold-readings in this workshop with Industry Professionals.

Sail off on an 8-week journey through our DRAMATIC VOYAGES session with Amy Honey. Students will focus on the creation of characters in theatre, transform into these characters using their voice and body, and feel confident working as an ensemble through various drama games.

Story drama, character development and drama games create an assembly line of fun in our CHARACTER FACTORY session! Students will generate fully-developed characters through story drama and drama games, all while gaining confidence and stage presence, working as an ensemble and crafting puppets.

Sail off on an 8-week journey through our DRAMATIC VOYAGES session with Taylor Hartsfield from this summer’s Hairspray production! Students will focus on the creation of characters in theatre, transform into these characters using their voice and body, and feel confident working as an ensemble through various drama games.

Theatre Aspen mainstage star Taylor Hartsfield (Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray!) teaches you the fundamentals of musical theatre performance in this 7-week course. From music, to dance, to acting, students will build their skills, then perform in a final showcase.

Join NEVERENDING STORIES where students explore the basic elements of a story, character development, and performance skills with the help of a familiar children’s book. Through this 8-week session students will use their imagination to design and create props, enhance their confidence and work as an ensemble to put on an introductory performance based off a book for family and friends.

Cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes in our FOOTLOOSE session! For 8 weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of Broadway and Modern dance, gaining a sense of confidence in performing while focusing on physical control of their bodies. Students will also cooperate and work inclusively as a team within our drama games while learning basic theatre elements.

Everything is rainbows and cupcakes in our HAPPY FEET session, grabbing inspiration from the movie Trolls as students dance their way to boosted confidence and elevated performance skills! In this 8-week session, students will create Troll masks and learn physical awareness and coordination, all led by our Education Associate Britney Kuehm.

Cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes in our FOOTLOOSE session! For 8 weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of Broadway and Modern dance, gaining a sense of confidence in performing while focusing on physical control of their bodies. Students will also cooperate and work inclusively as a team within our drama games while learning basic theatre elements.

Our IMPROV class is an introductory course to improvisation for middle school students. Under the direction of Sonya Meyer, students will undergo various exercises and games to understand the fundamentals of improv, including the creation of a supportive environment and ensemble, the ability to say “Yes and,” and building the confidence to act on impulse.

Join Education Associate Britney Kuehm in our PRIMARY STAGES session as students perform a short, scripted performance complete with choreography, props and costumes! Through this 8-week session, students will use their imagination to design and create props and costumes, enhance their confidence, understand control over their bodies through dance and work as an ensemble to put on an introductory performance for family and friends.

Join Education Associate Britney Kuehm in our PRIMARY STAGES session as students perform a short, scripted performance complete with props and costumes! Through this 8 week session, students will use their imagination to design and create props and costumes, enhance their confidence and work as an ensemble to put on an introductory performance for family and friends.

In our SECONDARY STAGES session, students will learn the basic fundamentals of acting, costumes and props in preparation for a memorized performance at the end of their 8 week program!