Winter and Spring Classes on sale now!

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.

Classes culminate in sharings or open classes for families.

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

ages 3-5

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

9:00am-10:00am

$150

Our youngest students experience the magic of theatre in this playful introduction to the art form.  Using familiar stories, students explore creative movement, music, and dramatic play in a fun and supportive environment. Children will build confidence, creativity, and listening skills.

Destination Imagination

Grades K-2

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

10:45am-11:45am

$150

Explore the magic of imagination through the art of theater. Young performers will learn the actor's tools —body, voice, mind and imagination—through creative drama, movement and design. Along the way, students will develop self-expression, collaboration and creativity in a playful and supportive environment.  Destination Imagination has new content each semester and can be repeated!

Destination Imagination

Grades K-2

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

1:30pm-2:30pm

$150

Explore the magic of imagination through the art of theater. Young performers will learn the actor's tools —body, voice, mind and imagination—through creative drama, movement and design. Along the way, students will develop self-expression, collaboration and creativity in a playful and supportive environment.  Destination Imagination has new content each semester and can be repeated!

Fables and Folktales!

Grades 1-3

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (on class Feb 13)

9:30am-10:30am

$150

Step through the portal and into a world of imagination! Students will explore familiar and new folktales through creative drama, theatre games, movement, and storytelling.  Along the way, they'll build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and skills in a fun and supportive environment where anything is possible!

Dragons Oh My!

Grades 2-3

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

1:30pm-2:30pm

$150

Lets fight dragons - or make them our friends! Young actors will bring exciting characters to life through theatre games, creative storytelling, movement, while exploring dragons from around the world. Whether designing tacos or dragon dancing, every student will build confidence and skills in a fun and supportive environment where anything is possible!

Story Crafters

Grades 3-5

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

10:30am-12:00pm

$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.  Story crafters can be repeated and has new content each session.

Acting Adventures

Grades 3-5

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

1:00pm-2:30pm

$175

Acting Adventures introduces the fundamentals of acting through engaging theatre games, character exploration, and scene work. Students will learn how to use their actor tools to create believable characters and bring stories to life on stage. Along the way, they'll build confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Whether they're new to theatre or eager to grow as performers, every class is an exciting opportunity to develop their acting skills.

Improvisation

Grades 4-6

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

11:00am-12:30pm

$175

Ready to think fast, get creative, and have a ton of fun? Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through energetic games, exciting challenges, and collaborative scene work. Along the way, they'll develop confidence, listening skills, teamwork, and creativity. No scripts, no memorization—just imagination and learning how to create amazing stories on the spot! 

Improvisation

Grades 6-8

Saturdays Jan 23 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

1:00pm-2:30pm

$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.

Young Artist Performing Company

Grades 4-7

Saturdays Jan 9 - March 20 (no class Feb 13)

10:00am-12:30pm

$225

The Young Artist Performance Company is designed to introduce students to the process of rehearsing, designing, and performing.  Students work as an ensemble to bring an established text to life. This class concludes with a performance for family and friends in our education center.

Spring Mini-Mester Classes

Creative Drama Mini-mester

Grades K-2

Saturdays April 17 - May 22

10:45am-11:45am

$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 Mini-mester

Grades K-2

Saturdays April 17 - May 22

1:30pm-2:30pm

$100

Students activate their imaginations using drama, movement, and design to explore the basics of theatrical storytelling.   Class activities promote confidence, self-esteem, and creative expression while working on skills such as active listening, teamwork, and sharing.  This class concludes with an open session for families.

Actors Play!

Grades 3-5

Saturdays April 17 - May 22

10:30am-12pm

$120

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

Improvisation mini-mester

Grades 4-6

Saturdays April 17 - May 22

10:30am-12pm

$120

Designed for students in grades 4–6, this fun and energetic improv class builds confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills through games and storytelling. Students will learn to think on their feet, make bold choices, and have a blast creating characters and scenes together! This class can be repeated multiple times.   Concludes with an open class for families.

Improvisation mini-mester

Grades 6-9

Saturdays April 17 - May 22

1:00pm-2:30pm

$120

Improvisation teaches collaborative problem-solving, encourages spontaneity, and builds self-confidence. This class is a fun way to explore the art form of Improvisation with minimum commitment. The emphasis will be on creating a safe environment for students to take risks, make mistakes, and learn through doing.  This class concludes with a sharing for families.