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All of our instructors are professional actors, directors and playwrights. They represent our Tony-winning Theatre Company, Denver and Boulder theatre experts, and instructors from across the US, including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. 

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Our classes are held downtown at 1101 13th Street in the Robert and Judi Newman Center for Theatre Education (corner of 13th & Arapahoe across from the Denver Performing Arts Complex).
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Full tuition refunds are available with one-week notice. Cancellations less than one week and through the first day of class is 75%. Tuition refunds are not available after this time regardless of attendance.

We want to inspire students of all ages to explore the beauty, diversity, complexity and challenges of their world through the lens of the performing arts. We believe in introducing and nurturing an appreciation of theatre of all genres. We're passionate about helping students develop their own creative voice and gain the confidence to share that voice with the world.

Due to city construction Drop-off and Pick-up will occur on Arapahoe Street. From Speer Blvd take Lawrence Street to 15th Street, then take a right hand turn onto Arapahoe Street. Look for the lane marked with traffic cones.

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CLASS GROUP	Summer Class Drop-Off Times	Summer Class Pick-Up Times
Pre-K	9:15am | Arapahoe St./Curbside	12:30pm | Arapahoe St./Curbside
Grades K-2	8:30-9am | Arapahoe St./Curbside	3:15pm | Arapahoe St./Curbside
Grades 3-5	8:30-9am| Arapahoe St./Curbside	3:45pm| Arapahoe St./Curbside
Middle School and  High School	9-9:30am | Arapahoe  St./Curbside	4-4:15pm | Arapahoe St./Curbside
Encore	After class Program	5pm | Arapahoe St./Curbside

• Students in full-day child and teen summer classes should bring a water bottle, two snacks and lunch (microwaves and refrigeration are not available).
• Bring all forms on the first day (summer only).

• Comfortable clothing that allows free movement 
• Shoes that stay on 

If you or your student will be absent or late, contact our Registrar at 303.446.4892 who will alert our teachers. If you need to leave early, check-in with the Registrar on the third floor to sign your child out for the day. Advance notification is appreciated.

Let us know your preference when registering and, if the students are in the same age group, we will do our best to place them together.

There are often final performances for individual classes for children and teens. Check with your child’s instructor about availability and details. 

Yes. Please call in advance to make arrangements with the Registrar at 303.446.4892.

Of course. We have classes for all levels of experience, from the real beginner to the pro returning for a brush up.

Classes are open for the beginner to the seasoned professional. In addition, we have programming for students 50+ called Second Act: Lifelong Learning for Older Adults. Classes cover a wide range of stimulating topics from acting to voiceover to dance and more.

Yes, the better prepared you are the better the performance.

We work on the principle of mandatory 100% attendance. If you know you will have absences before the class begins, please consider taking it at another time. In case of an emergency or illness, please inform your instructor. There are no makeup classes unless a weather cancellation occurs. If you miss more than one class, you may be requested to drop the class.

All of our classes work on the same principles that all theatre works on: be on time, be prepared and be respectful.

Full tuition refunds are available with one week’s notice. Cancellations less than a week beforehand or up through the first day of class will receive a 75% refund. Tuition refunds are not available after the first day of class, regardless of attendance.