JCC Drama School

Our professionally trained staff follows a creative and progressive curriculum that allows students to hone their skills and grow as individuals with confidence and pride. We are proud to offer a dynamic and comprehensive theater program comprised of classes and performance opportunities for preschoolers through adults. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, the Dance and Dramatic Arts School has a class for you!

DRAMA CLASSES

Little Actors

Ages: Pre-School 4 Year Olds

In Little Actors, we stretch our imaginations and have cooperative fun!  Students act out short stories and engage in activities which encourage physical and vocal expressiveness.  Students build skills of confidence, communication, self-expression, language, listening, sharing and teamwork.

Wednesdays from 3:30–4:15 PM
Classes: January 28 – June 3, 2026
$415 / JCC Member
$515 / Guest

Musical Theatre

Students are given the opportunity to work on a variety of material from popular musical theater shows.  Students will learn and implement musical theater performance techniques through scenes and songs.  This class will further enhance the student’s skill in all aspects of musical theater performance.  The class will culminate in a small performance for families during class time.

Introduction to Musical Theater

Ages: Grades K-2

Wednesdays from 4:15–5:00 pm
Sep 17 – Jun 3, 2025
$800 / JCC Member
$995 / Guest

Musical Theater Workshop

Ages: Grades 3-5

Mondays from 5:00–6:00 pm
Sep 15 – Jun 1, 2025
$800 / JCC Member
$995 / Guest

Musical Theater Workshop

Ages: Grades 6-8

Wednesdays from 5:00–5:45 pm
Sep 17 – Jun 3, 2025
$800 / JCC Member
$995 / Guest

Building Broadway

Ages: Grades 6–8

Did you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a show? This brand new class teaches skills in building the sets, props, and costumes that will appear in our musicals. Participants will also have the opportunity to work backstage during the shows! This class combines creativity, teamwork, and confidence for individuals who love theater, and want to participate in these essential roles.

Tuesdays from 6:00–7:15 pm
Sep 16 – Jun 2, 2025
$800 / JCC Member
$995 / Guest

Acting for Film

Ages: Grades 6–8

Do you dream of being on the silver screen? This class will teach students the art of acting on camera. Students will explore scenes from popular TV and movies, learn acting techniques, and even write and act in their own short films—shown at our year-end showcase.

Wednesdays from 6:00–7:00 PM
Classes: January 28 – June 3, 2026
$415 / JCC Member
$515 / Guest

Improv Acting

Get ready to laugh, learn and grow!  In Improv Acting, students gain confidence, conquer shyness and learn new skills, while having fun!  Improvisation teaches us how to develop characters, stay present in the moment, through storytelling and self-expression, while feeling creative excitement and having a lot of laughs! Students enjoy learning theatre and improv activities, scene work, and monologue.  The class will culminate in a small performance for families during class time.

Introduction to Improv

Ages: Grades 3-5

Thursdays from 4:00–4:45 pm
Sep 18 – Jun 4, 2025
$800 / JCC Member
$995 / Guest

Improv Workshop

Ages: Grades 6-8

Thursdays from 5:00–6:00 pm
Sep 18 – Jun 4, 2025
$800 / JCC Member
$995 / Guest

The Power of Expression

Ages: Grades 7-12

Your voice matters. In a safe and inviting space, students will learn how to express thoughts and feelings through creative outlets such as monologues, scenes or songs. The instructor, along with a Social Work intern will provide a process for feelings to be shared and then transformed into pieces of performance art. Students will have the option to share these pieces with an audience. 

Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 pm
Sep 18 – Jun 4, 2025
$800 / JCC Member
$995 / Guest

Adult Classes

Adult Improv Acting

Get ready to let loose! Learn and build your ability to respond to the unexpected. Mental Agility!  In Improv everyone will gain confidence, conquer shyness and learn new valuable skills, unleash humor, while seriously having fun!  Improvisation teaches us how to create NOW…on the spot. Live through storytelling and self-expression, while feeling creative excitement and having a lot of laughs! Students enjoy learning theatre and improv activities, scene work, and monologue. 

Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 PM
Classes: January 29 – March 19, 2026
$120 / JCC Member
$144 / Guest

Adult Musical in Concert

A brand-new opportunity to showcase the amazing talents of adult artists in our community! Artists will experience a rehearsal process under the expertise of a director and musical director to develop a concert style musical. The performance will be held in the Eric Brown Theater with proceeds going to a meaningful charity. 

Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 pm
Sept 18 – Nov 13, 2025
$300 / JCC Member
$360 / Guest
*Performances: Sat, Nov 15 at 7:30 pm; Sun, Nov 16 at 3:00 pm

Private Dance, Voice and Acting Lessons

Available to students enrolled in dance dramatic arts classes
Ages: 5-Adult

Dance: Private dance is for students who are passionate about dancing and inspired to excel in their art. It is an extension of a child’s initial dance training.

Voice: Vocal training is tailor-made to each individual singer’s needs and goals. Learn the proper vocal technique to increase vocal range and strength, create a beautiful tone and maintain a healthy voice.

Acting: For serious young actors to work on audition monologues or for scenes for films, plays and TV series.

1 hour lesson: $83 Member/$100 Guest
45-minute lesson: $70 Member/$84 Guest
30-minute lesson: $55 Member/$67 Guest

For more information about private lessons, please contact Jenna Mate at jmate@jccotp.org | 201.408.1495