Journey to a Trauma Informed Life

Classes & Camps

Register for Classes

All Classes are held at Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall (1158 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503).
Advanced registration and payment required for all classes.

Register for Camps

All Camps are held at Our Lady of Peace School (2401 West 38th St, Erie PA 16506).
Advanced registration and payment required for all camps; payment plans are available.

For Ages 5 – 7

Saturday Storytellers

Saturdays | 9:30 - 11 | $65
Session 2: March 9 - April 20, Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Session 3: April 27 - June 8, Registration Deadline March 29

Learn the basics of storytelling and performance through play! Every class will take a different story and bring it to life through theatre, art, and music.

For Ages 8 – 14

Intro to Acting

Wednesdays | 6:30 - 8 | $80
Session 2: March 6 - April 17, Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Session 3: April 24 - June 5, Registration Deadline March 29

Build your performance toolkit with the basics every young thespian should know - from audition prep to opening night! In this class we will work on projection and diction, characterization, and physicality.

Musical Theatre: Voice

Thursdays | 4:30 - 6 | $80
Session 2: March 7 - April 18, Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Session 3: April 25 - June 6, Registration Deadline March 29

This class will explore different musical theatre singing styles and select group and solo pieces to work on in those styles. Students will also work on improving their range and music reading abilities.

Musical Theatre: Dance

Thursdays | 6:30 - 8 | $80
Session 2: March 7 - April 18, Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Session 3: April 25 - June 6, Registration Deadline March 29

Each session will go over a different musical theatre dance style and perfect the choreography to an iconic number using that style. Sessions will cover the following styles of dance: Session 1: Jazz; Session 2: Tap; Session 3: Contemporary

For Ages 12 – 18

Advanced Acting

Fridays | 4:30 - 6 | $80
Session 2: March 8 - April 19, Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Session 3: April 26 - June 7, Registration Deadline March 29

Are you ready to take your performance skills to the next level? For actors looking for a challenge and a way to prepare themselves for bigger roles and more difficult productions, this class will go over advanced acting concepts and provide rigorous exercises to hone your craft.

Intro to Playwriting

Fridays | 6:30 - 8 | $80
Session 2: March 8 - April 19, Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Session 3: April 26 - June 7, Registration Deadline March 29

Do you have dreams of writing the next big Broadway sensation? Or perhaps you just want to know what goes into writing a script? In this class, we will explore the basics any aspiring playwright needs. From plot structure, formatting, and the nuances that make playwriting a different skill set than standard creative writing, this class is the perfect jumping off-point for anyone looking to explore the creative options theatre has to offer off the stage.

For the Whole Family

Saturday Morning Stretch & Mingle

Saturdays | 9:30 - 11 | FREE
Session 2: March 9 - April 20, Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Session 3: April 27 - June 8, Registration Deadline March 29

The whole family can enjoy a relaxing Saturday morning with the Playhouse! Join in for some yoga-based movement and conversation with your Playhouse community while the kids are in classes. Open to all ages and abilities; this group is for anyone looking for some chill time with your theatre family.

Theatre Career Exploration Days

Saturdays in March | 12 - 2 | FREE
Registration Deadline Feb. 9
Each Saturday afternoon in March, explore a different career in the theatre! See what is involved in a career in sets, costumes, directing, or administration. Each afternoon workshop will be led by a professional currently working in the field and will include some activities to help you explore what it would be like to work in the theatre.

Sessions and Pricings

Registration for all sessions begins November 1!

All classes are held at Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall (1158 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503).

Advanced registration and payment is required. Classes are priced per seven week session and meet once a week for 1.5 hours each session.

You can sign up for one, all, or any combination of sessions:

  • Session 2: March 4 – April 19, Registration Deadline Feb 9
  • Session 3: April 22 – June 7, Registration Deadline March 29

Scholarships

Limited scholarships may be available based on need; contact ahnika.lexvold@erieplayhouse.org for more information.

Erie Playhouse Youtheatre Summer Camps

Create A Play Camps!

Week One: July 8 - 12
Week Two: July 15 - 19

Ages 5 - 15
$250/Week

This full day Youtheatre camp for ages 5 - 15 will include workshops in acting, singing, and dance that aid in the creation of an original show that campers will perform for families at the end of the week!

Camp will be held Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm with a performance for families on Friday at 3pm. Camp will return this year to Our Lady of Peace School at 2401 West 38 St. in Erie.

Camp fees include ALL expenses, including healthy lunch, snacks, beverages, and a camp T-shirt!

Registrations for Summer Camps are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Registrations will not be confirmed until the $25 Camp Registration Fee is received. Scholarships are available, see the “Scholarship” section of the Website.

You will receive more information regarding camp a few weeks before camp begins.

Encore Camp 2024 - Seussical KIDS

July 22 - 26
Ages 8+ Returning Campers
$250

This full day Youtheatre camp for returning campers will offer students the opportunity to put together and present a production of Seussical KIDS. With support from our experienced staff of theatre professionals! We recommend students ages 8 and up with previous performance or theatre classroom experience attend this fast-paced, highly creative week.

Camp will be held Monday - Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm with a performance for families on Friday at 3pm.

Camp will return this year to Our Lady of Peace School at 2401 West 38 St. in Erie. Camp fees include ALL expenses, including healthy lunch, snacks, beverages, and a camp T-shirt!

Registrations for Summer Camps are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Registrations will not be confirmed until the $25 Camp Registration Fee is received. Scholarships are available, see the “Scholarship” section of the Website.

You will receive more information regarding camp a few weeks before camp begins.

Internships

Erie Playhouse is offering three internships for students ages 12 – 18. Interns will serve as teaching assistants and assistant directors/choreographers during Create a Play weeks. The internship program is designed to develop students as leaders and help them begin a career as theatre artists by working with youth and peers. All interns will receive a full scholarship to Encore Camp as payment.

To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter to ahnika.lexvold@erieplayhouse.org by May 1, 2024. Resumes should include theatre experience, training, and any leadership or job experience. Cover letters should detail why an internship with the Erie Playhouse would be valuable to you and what you think you would bring to the Playhouse’s Summer Camp team.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for camp. Please email ahnika.lexvold@erieplayhouse.org for a scholarship application. If you are applying for a full scholarship, you may choose to pay your registration fee by check as your application is being processed to hold your student’s place.