Robert & Judi Newman Center for Theatre Education MAP
ADULT THEATRE CLASSES
Dynamic theatre classes for every experience level—from first-timers to seasoned performers.
More Than Just Acting Classes
Everything we offer is designed to support growth, connection, and creativity. You’ll find:
- Master instructors
- Year-round offerings and schedule variety
- Multi-level skill-building
- Safe and inclusive learning spaces
- Easy online registration
- Specialty courses and workshops regularly added
- New! Expanded payment plans to fit your budget
- Financial aid and scholorships available for those who qualify
- Special student discounts to DCPA shows
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
Created for beginners or those taking their first step into a new discipline, including:
- Intro to Acting
- Intro to Voice Over
- Intro to Improv
- Intro to Acting on Camera
OUR CORE ACTING TRACK
What comes after Intro to Acting? Serious students and working professionals can hone their craft through our thoughtfully developed acting track:
- Intro to Acting
- Scene Study Level 1: Fundamentals
- Scene Study Level 2: Developing character, objective and action, and context
- Scene Study Level 3: Deep dive into playwrights and styles
- Advanced Scene Study
- Master Classes & Performance Projects
ACTING SKILLS-BUILDING CLASSES
Amplify your craft, explore new skills, or try a new technique, including:
- Auditioning
- Acting for the Camera
- Introduction to Voice & Speech for the Stage
- Script Analysis & Character Work
- Improvisation
- Rotating dialect & movement courses
- Stage combat
- And more!
Course offerings rotate throughout the year. Not every class listed will be available each session.
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Throughout the year, we program 1-2 day workshops, master classes, and other specialty courses taught by visiting artists and local experts.
Current offers include:
- Playwriting Lab
- Directing
- Comedy Workshop
- Physical Characterization
- Clowning & Circus Skills
- Intro to Suzuki
- More announced often!
Course offerings rotate throughout the year. Not every class listed below will be available each session.
VOICE OVER
Break into the voice over industry with expert guidance and experience in:
- Intro to Voice Over
- Voice Over Level 2
- Audiobook Narration
- Character Voices
- Advanced Voice Over
Looking for Youth Offerings? We also offer robust class & summer camp opportunities for Children & Teens!
Questions?
New! Expanded payment plan options
We heard your feedback and have significantly expanded our payment plan options for classes starting in the 2026/27 Season.
For classes starting more than two months from the purchase date, we offer a monthly installment option. For classes starting in less than two months, bi-weekly installments are available. All classes must be fully paid before the first class meeting.
Purchasing multiple classes? Great! If one of your selections is within two months, the bi-weekly plan will be offered for all classes. Even better – contact our registration team who can help build a multi-class payment plan schedule for you.
Daniel L. Ritchie Scholarship Program
Once a class is on sale, we begin accepting scholarship applications. Adult students may apply for up to four classes per season. Scholarship applications are reviewed and awarded based on financial need.
If you are applying for a scholarship – please do not register online. The registrar will hold a spot based on availability while your application is reviewed; applicants will be notified if a class is already sold out.
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