Research-based theatre education programs that help our kids shine

Conservatory

November/December Classes

Financial assistance available.

Enrollment Update:

Creative Players (Ages 3-5) Nov/Dec on Saturday mornings: Courageous Kids and Critters LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

Young Performers (Ages 6-11) Nov/Dec on Monday afternoons: Courageous Kids FOUR SPOTS LEFT

Students learn to slate (introductions), select and rehearse a song, perform choreography, take notes from the director, and calm audition nerves. Led by Jen Jacobs (Director), Patti Woolsey (Choreographer), and Stella Monshaw (Music Director). The spring musical production will be announced by October 31, with rehearsals beginning in January.

Donations to our Scholarship Fund help to ensure that all students can participate in the Conservatory. Program tuition and this Scholarship Fund help us cover the cost of teaching artist and designer salaries, rehearsal and performance space rentals, and administrative costs like insurance policies and bank fees.

Sponsorships allow us to enhance production values (set, costume, and sound designs) and document the experience (playbills, photos, and videos) for students and their families. Your sponsorship will let hundreds of families know your business or organization supports them and values theatre education in our nation’s capital.

We’re delighted to announce an expansion of our School Programs with the Arts Integration Program. Designed for K-12 classrooms in the DMV, this program aims to increase students' engagement, understanding, and retention of social studies and English language arts curriculum, while also meeting classroom learning objectives, NCAS theatre standards, and encouraging the The Eight Acting Habits of Mind.

NCT staff work with teachers to create a process-based residency that meets the specific needs of their classroom and engages students with curriculum in an active and fun way. Email our Education Director Raine Ensign at raine@nationalchildrenstheatre.org for more information.