WINTER YOUTH STUDIO CLASSES
Ages 5 and up.
January 24 – March 21 (No class March 7)
See Production Class listing for additional dates.
January 24 – March 21
By appointment.
Ages 5 and up.
See class listings for dates.
More Information
Have questions? Please contact Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832
All Studio classes will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Map »
Tuition assistance available for qualifying families! Click here to apply.
Register Online:
Click on the “REGISTER…” button and follow instructions to our Ticketing Page (please note you are “buying a ticket” to the class!)
Youth Classes
8-week classes run from January 24 – March 21 (no classes on March 7), with final share performance after the final class at 11:30 am.
Mini Production: A Barnyard Moosical
Teaching Artist: Jada Lawyer
Ages 5-8
January 24 – March 21
No class March 7
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:15 am
$160
Join the fun in A Barnyard Moosical, a lively mini-musical where singing, dancing farm animals take center stage! This class lets young performers build confidence and creativity through music, movement, and storytelling.
Musical Theater Cabaret Jr.
Teaching Artist: Kaydin Younger
Ages 5-8
January 24 – March 21
No class March 7
Saturdays: 10:30 – 11:30 am
$150
Students will learn to develop characters and express personality through song and dance. The class will culminate in a final showcase of students’ talents. No previous experience needed!
One Act Play: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Teaching Artist: Jessica MacLean
Ages 8-12
January 24 – March 21
No class March 7
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:30 am
$175
Young actors will hone their skills with training in the basics of acting and improvisation while working toward a production of the one-act play, The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
Acting for the Camera
Teaching Artist: Justin Pesce
Ages 9+
January 24 – March 21
No class March 7
Saturdays: 10:30 – 11:30 am
$150
This class will introduce performers to the principles of acting for different genres through work on scenes and monologues from TV, film and stage. All levels welcome.
10 Minute Play Project
Teaching Artist: Emely Larson
Ages 13+
January 24 – March 21
No class March 7
Saturdays: 12:30 – 2:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford
$175
In this class, teens will work with a teaching artist to select 10 minute scenes/plays to dive into, working towards a final showcase in the afternoon/evening of March 21 (schedule to be determined by participants). All levels welcome!
Production Class: Alice in Wonderland
Teaching Artist: Thomas Beebe
Ages 9+
January 24 – April 11*
No class March 7
Saturdays: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
$325
*Production Dates: Friday, April 10 at 7 pm & Saturday April 11 at 2 pm
*Tech Week Rehearsals: Tuesday – Thursday, April 7-9; 6:00 – 8:30pm
Follow Alice as she tumbles into a whimsical world full of strange characters and unexpected adventures. Blending humor, fantasy, and imagination, the play captures the timeless charm of Lewis Carroll’s classic story.
Private Coaching
Private Acting Coaching
January 24 – March 21 by appointment
8 Week Session: $280
Individual Sessions: $35 per half hour session
Work one-on-one with one of our teaching artists! Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only in 30 minute sessions. Attention will be given to voice and speech work, character development, physical acting, audition techniques and material selection.
Private Voice, Guitar or Piano Coaching
Teaching Artist: Michael Patterson
January 24 – March 21 by appointment, afternoons only
8 Week Session: $280
Private music lessons available on a limited basis. Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only in 30 minute sessions. Please select voice, guitar or piano upon registration. Appointments are only available between 1 and 3pm and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limited In-Person spots open on Saturdays located at First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford.
Saturday Samplers
Creative Drama: Stories Around the World
Teaching Artist: Jessica MacLean
Ages 5-8
February 7 – March 14
No class March 7
Saturdays: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
$80
Students will use drama to explore folk and fairy tales from across the world and discover how they can change from culture to culture.
Page to Stage
Teaching Artist: Jada Lawyer
Ages 9+
February 7 – March 14
No class March 7
Saturdays: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
$80
Students will hone their acting skills by exploring improvisation and writing, working together to create their own stories and bring them to life!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where will the program be located this winter? All youth studio classes will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Hartford, located at 136 Capitol Ave in Hartford. The final performances of the Production Class ONLY will take place at the University of St. Joseph. Complete details will be provided to families participating in that class.
What is your sick policy? Students must be healthy, injury-free, and well enough to fully participate. If your child becomes ill while in the program, we require that they be picked up promptly. Any child who has a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting must be free of symptoms for 24 hours before returning to class. Any child with a communicable disease, including Covid-19, must remain out of class for the prescribed isolation period designated by the physician for that particular situation. Please keep sick students home so that germs and illnesses will not spread to other students and staff.
Will there be performances for the programs this winter? Yes! For our weekly full session (8 week) classes, we will hold a share day on March 21, 2026 at 11:30am, following the final class (the 10 Minute Play Project will share later – exact time TBD). The share will take place at the church. Further details will be provided as we get closer to that date. For the Production Class, performances will take place on April 10 and 11, 2026. Families will be kept up to date if plans need to adjust. Sampler (5 week) classes will not have a share
What are your drop off/ pick up procedures? There is a small parking lot at the church and ample parking around the First Presbyterian Church, so families are welcome to park and walk up to drop off their students. When you arrive, please escort your student to the drop off area so they can be checked in. Only staff and students will be permitted in the building. Students must be dropped off in the designated drop off spots only. A parent (or someone on the child’s approved pick-up list) must sign their child in and out each day. If we do not know you, we may ask to see ID.
What is your refund policy?
Hartford Stage will refund program fees for cancellations made 2 weeks to the start of the session. No refund will be made for late arrivals or early departures, withdrawal, dismissal, or sickness. We’re sorry, but we cannot offer refunds or credits to families instructed or choosing to quarantine due to household exposure/suspected exposure. Lost time (including illness or vacation) cannot be made up in other sessions.
If you have any further questions, please contact Emely Larson, Studio Manager, at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832.
