Classes & Workshops

Arena Stage is excited to offer a variety of classes and workshops for adults and youth for all levels of experiences. Our programs aim to build confidence and offer a safe, supportive environment where participants can feel inspired and fulfilled.

Adult Classes

SCRIPTED: An Immersive Script Reading Club
Scripted is tour all-access pass to Arena Stage's creative process—from page to stage. This isn't your average book club. It's a front row seat to the art behind the art.

Musical Theater Dance Class
This high-energy class is perfect for dancers and actors who want to move, perform, and connect! Each week, you'll learn a new mini musical theater combo featuring expressive movement, character work, and storytelling through dance.

Creative Ethos: Devised Theater Class
Explore your creative voice from the inside out in Creative Ethos, a six-week devised theater workshop for artists who want to create theater from scratch.

Youth & Family Classes

Kidchella: Rise and Shine Dance Party II

Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10:00AM–12:00PM | Ages 0-6 and caregivers

Get ready to kick off the morning in style with Kidchella, the ultimate 2-hour dance bash for babies, toddlers, and children up to 6 years old (and their grown-ups, of course!). It's a high-energy mix of funky beats, bubble-filled magic, and non-stop fun for the whole family.

Families are encouraged to come as they are and bring anything that helps them move—whether it's a favorite costume, a beloved stuffy, or just the best dance shoes. Whether attending for a playdate meet-up, a birthday bash, or a morning escape, Kidchella is the perfect spot for your family and friends to share smiles, moves, and enjoy quality time together.

Adults: $10, Children (ages 1 and up): $5, Babies (under 1): Free

Voices of Now: Mead Ensemble 2026

This class is designed for dedicated student-artists in middle and high school who are eager to write, perform, and share their stories. Participants engage in weekly sessions from January to April, where they learn the Voices of Now devising process and playmaking techniques. Students explore relevant topics that matter to them and work collaboratively to create an original, autobiographical theater piece. The class culminates in a performance at the Voices of Now Festival at Arena Stage on April 25, 2026.

No prior performance experience is required—just a passion for storytelling and a commitment to creative expression.

Dates
Saturdays | 12:00–2:30PM | January 24 – April 25, 2026

Location
The Mead Ensemble will meet, rehearse, and perform in person at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.

Requirements
Students must be in grades 6–12 to be eligible for registration.
No previous experience is required.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle, a small snack, and shoes and clothing that allow them to move freely and comfortably.

Tuition
Tuition for the Mead Ensemble is $625*.

Questions?

For adult offerings, please email training@arenastage.org.
For youth and family offerings, please email education@arenastage.org.