The Capital Region of New York’s Premier Musical Theatre Training Program

PLAYHOUSE STAGE CO’s EDUCATION PROGRAMS - TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICAL THEATRE ARTISTS

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Arts Education is a vital part of the mission of Playhouse Stage Company, and we believe that no student should be denied an arts education due to barriers to entry. At Playhouse Stage Academy, we firmly believe that developing a more culturally-engaged student body provides significant on-going benefit to our entire region. We offer a variety of programs, ranging from dance and acting classes, to audition techniques, to performance opportunities for students ages 4-18. While we revel in working with students to build new skills for the theatre, and take pride in seeing our graduates go on to great success in the Broadway and film communities, we are equally concerned with providing young people with the confidence and comfort that they will need to succeed in any public speaking or professional environment. The performing arts build self-confidence and an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others: all skills that are absolutely essential in life, school and business.

Our Programs —

Playhouse Stage Academy offers evening classes for students 4-18 years old with ranging skill levels - from beginners to advanced students. For students hoping to pursue a musical theatre college degree and career in the performing arts, our Conservatory program allows like minded pre-professional students to work together in 5+ classes weekly in all facets of musical theatre training. PSA also provides multiple production opportunities annually, for students to use their skills honed in the classroom to work as pre-professionals on the process of mounting a musical.

Young Artists, Ages 4-10

Our classes for young students have a three-fold approach and introduce students to acting, singing and dancing. Stories can be told with our voices, our intentions and our bodies - and we encourage a sense of play for young students as they learn the fundamentals of musical theatre!

Conservatory

For advanced pre-professional students hoping to pursue a degree and career in musical theatre, Conservatory is a multi-discipline focused musical theatre education. The perfect preparation for college auditions.

Acting Classes

From introductory acting and character building to scene study and analysis, our acting program provides students with a multi-year curriculum to deepen their understanding of various acting styles and techniques including Uta Hagen, Meisner and Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints.

Tykes Productions

For students ages 5-10, these non-audition based productions provide our youngest students with an introductory level experience in all of the elements of putting on a musical.

Dance Classes

Multi-level dance classes are available in various techniques including ballet, tap, modern (Horton), jazz and musical theatre dance. Intended to strengthen the mind and body and focus on proper technique and placement, dance is a vital skill for all musical theatre performers.

Kids Productions

For middle school aged students, our Kids Productions are audition based and take one step further in all elements of production and performance experience. It is encouraged for students in Kid’s productions to begin taking classes!

Coaching & Vocal Classes

Singing a song with good vocal health and technique is essential - and so is using the words of a song to tell a story. In coaching classes, we focus on storytelling through song in a one on one performance and observation setting. Students will feel more confident in preparing for their next audition!

Teen Productions

High school students are able to work alongside professionals in every aspect of production. Truly pre-professional in their presentation, these fully realized productions are audition based and intended to work in tandem with classes.