Students of all ages and backgrounds can experience the joy of creating and sharing theatre in programs that inspire creativity, exercise imaginations, and promote artistic risk-taking!

All classes are held at the Round House Theatre Education Center in downtown Silver Spring.

Scholarships for those with financial need are available. Contact Education@RoundHouseTheatre.org for an application.

Questions? Email Education@RoundHouseTheatre.org or call 301.585.1225!

Winter Classes

Dramatots: Amazing Animal Adventures

Ages 3-5

Sat 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Jan 24 - March 14

$150

This terrific class is an introduction to the magic of theatre for our youngest students. We will venture through the animal world from becoming the smallest mouse to the most magnificent dragon through acting, movement, and design. Semester concludes with an open session for families.

Rumpus Room!

Grades 1-3

Sat 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Jan 24 - March 14

$150

Movement meets imagination! Students will dance, wiggle, skip and jump their way into theatrical storytelling. Ideal for our young artists who are in constant motion, this class focuses on telling stories through music, movement and dance and fosters coordination, creativity, and confidence. Semester concludes with an open session for families.

Magical Tales!

Grades K-2

Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jan 24 - March 14

$150

Magical worlds await! Each week, we’ll explore a new story and then use acting, movement and design to bring it to life! Young artists are introduced to the basics of theatrical storytelling. This class fosters confidence, creative expression and active listening and concludes with an open session for families.

Adventurous Escapades!

Grades K-2

Sat 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Jan 24 - March 14

$150

Each week, we’ll explore a new adventure story and then use acting, movement and design to bring it to life! Young artists are introduced to the basics of theatrical storytelling. This class fosters confidence, creative expression and active listening and concludes with an open session for families.

Stories on Stage

Grades 2-3

Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jan 24 - March 14

$150

Students explore using their four actor tools - body, voice, mind, and imagination -- to bring favorite stories and characters to life. Activities promote confidence, creative expression, interpretation and teamwork. The semester concludes with an open session for families.

Treasure Trunk

Grades 2-3

Sat 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Jan 24 - March 14

$150

Each week, we’ll open our treasure chest to discover clues to prompt a new adventure. Students activate their imaginations starting with a design element and then explore the creating characters and storytelling. This class fosters creativity, problem solving and cooperation and concludes with an open session for families.

Story Crafters

Grades 3-5

Sat 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Jan 24 - March 14

$175

Each week, a prompt—a curious object, an image, a line of dialogue—ignites a theatrical adventure. Young artists will analyze cues, deduce meaning, and craft original stories. This class fosters imaginative thinking, deductive reasoning, self-confidence, and collaborative storytelling. Semseter ends with a sharing of our favorite stories for families.

Theatrical Explorations!

Grades 3-5

Sat 12:30pm - 2:00 pm

Jan 24 - March 14

$175

Theater is more than just acting! Each week, students get a taste of a different area of theatre including costume design, prop construction, writing and directing. Students build new skills through a mix of games, demonstrations and activities. This session wraps up with a sharing showcasing student-selected material developed throughout the semester.

Improv!

Grades 6-9

Saturdays 1 pm - 2:30pm

Jan 24 - March 14

$175

Act Fast! Improvisation teaches collaborative problem-solving, encourages spontaneity, and builds self-confidence. Through games, interactive play, and long-form exploration, this class encourages creativity and teamwork. The emphasis will be on creating a safe environment for students to take risks, make mistakes, and learn through doing. This class can be repeated multiple times and concludes with a sharing for families.

Winter Young Artist Performance Company for grades 4-7

Spring Classes

Spring is a great chance to try out a class in a shorter semester. Also check out our Spring Break Camps for MCPS spring break!

Creative Drama Morning Mini-mester

Grades K-2

Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am

April 11 - May 16

$100

Students activate their imaginations using drama, movement, and design to explore the basics of theatrical storytelling. Class activities foster confidence, active listening, and teamwork. This class concludes with an open session for families.

Creative Drama Afternoon Mini-mester

Grades K-2

Sat 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

April 11 - May 16

$100

Actors Playground Morning Mini-mester

Grades 3-5

Sat 10:00 am - 11:30 am

April 11 - May 16

$120

Actor’s Playground - Students expand your actor’s toolbox in a fun and exploratory environment. Playground students develop their acting technique though improv exercise and ensemble activities. This class concludes with an open session for families.