Summerfest Free Sample Classes

In the Actors Hall

(second floor of the Roberts Mainstage)
 

Craft our Season with SparkArts

Recommended ages 6-9
12:30pm-2:30pm

Join us for an introduction and exploration into some of the shows of our upcoming season like Peter and the Starcatcher, ArtsCentric’s Crowns, and more through kid-friendly crafts. Come when you can, stay for as long as you’d like within that time. Learn more about SparkArts.

In the Trawick Education Center

Enter the Trawick Education Center through the rear parking lot and use the elevator to go to the second floor.

RSVP for these classes to secure your free spot. Walk-ins accepted pending space availability.

Write a Play with Bleu

Recommended ages 13+
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Cookie Classroom
Reserve a spot

Calling all aspiring playwrights! Join award-winning playwright Bleu Beckford-Burrell for some inspiration and imagination. Learn some of the basics of writing for the theatre, and most importantly, have fun. 

Sample "ACT OUT" with Terrell

Recommended for grades 3-5
1:15 pm-1:40 pm and 1:45 pm-2:10 pm
Cookie Classroom
Reserve a spot for 1:15 pm
Reserve a spot for 1:45 pm
 

Do you know a young person with a big imagination and loves creating stories? Terrell Chambers will lead kids in some fun theatre games in two back-to-back sample sessions and if you’re still interested, sign up now for the ACT OUT afterschool program.

Sound Design with Kenny Neal

Recommended ages 13+
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cookie Classroom
Reserve a spot 

 Are you a composer, music producer or arranger, or just always focused on all the interesting sounds you hear throughout your life? Then join us for an introduction to designing sound for theater with Helen Hayes Award-winning sound designer and composer Kenny Neal.

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons with Sydney

Recommended ages 16+
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Cookie Classroom
Reserve a spot

Interested in playing DnD but don’t know how? Olney Theatre Center is calling you to join our campaign. Whether you’re a bard, a cleric, a fighter, or some other flavor of magic and lore, experienced dungeon master Sydney Enthoven will help you bring a character to life and walk you through a short beginner session. Space for participants is limited to first come first serve, but you are more than welcome to observe.

Broadway Bound Dance with Lydia

Recommended ages 10-14
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sloane’s Dance Studio
Reserve a spot

Join performer/choreographer Lydia Gifford as she teaches iconic musical theatre dance moves like jazz squares, pivot turns, and more in this fun class to high-energy bops. Perfect for those with Broadway dreams ages 10-14.

Classes, times, and locations are subject to change. Priority for class spots will be given to those who pre-register. Walk-ins will be accepted based on available space on a first-come, first-served basis.