Classes
Our youth theatre classes are designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and nurture a love for performance at every stage. For 5–6 year olds, classes focus on playful movement, storytelling, and creative games that introduce the basics of theatre in a fun, welcoming environment. Ages 7–10 dive deeper into acting fundamentals through scenes, character work, and ensemble activities that encourage collaboration and self-expression. For 11–14 year olds, classes expand skills in acting technique, voice, movement, and stage presence, helping students grow as performers while developing confidence, teamwork, and creativity that extend far beyond the stage.
Fall Classes for 5-6 Year-Olds
Get Dramatic!
Meets Mondays: August 31 - October 12 (no class on Monday, September 7) from 4:45-5:15
Stretch those creative muscles! Play theatrical games! Come get dramatic with us!
Taught by: Education Director Kendra Gliem
Class Tuition: $60
Frozen in Time
Meets Fridays: October 23 - December 4 (no class Friday, November 27) from 4:30-5:15
Join us as we utilize Story Drama to tell the tale of Frozen while becoming some of the beloved characters we all know and love!
Taught by: Teaching Artist Sam Mau
Class Tuition: $60
Fall Classes for 7-10 Year-Olds
How to Find Nemo
Meets Thursdays: September 10 - October 15 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Recreate scenes from Finding Nemo while learning how to use creative drama to create elaborate characters, engaging scenes, and explore the world of the Deep Blue Sea!
Taught by: Education Director Kendra Gliem
Class Tuition: $70
Beginning Improv!
Meets Mondays: October 19 - November 23 from 4:30-5:30
Improv games, creative drama activities and theatre exercises students get a chance to play, create and collaborate.
Taught by: Teaching Artist Terry Kottman
Class Tuition: $70
Fall Classes for 11-15 Year-Olds
Make a Scene
Meets Wednesdays: October 28 - December 9 (no class on Monday, November 25) from 5:00 - 6:00
Learn how to create your own story using devised theater techniques, acting techniques, and teamwork. Then perform the scenes together!
Taught by: Education Director Kendra Gliem
Class Tuition: $70
The Academy Players
Fall Sessions begin September 8 on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00pm
Spring Sessions run January 19 - May 11.
BHCT is focusing its mission on training and technique to encompass theatrical experiences that support individual growth, collaborative play, and artistic exploration. We focus on sessions on technique as well as individual development.
How to become an Academy Player - Prepare an audition of a one minute memorized piece. That piece may be a monologue (published or self-written), a poem, a commercial, etc. It simply must be prepared and memorized. Please no vocal music auditions.
Please contact Kendra at kendra.gliem@wcpbhct.org in order to schedule an audition.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Kendra at kendra.gliem@wcpbhct.org or Anita at anita.ross@wcpbhct.org
Tuition for the season (September 8 - May 11, 2027) = $170
Tuition for Fall or Spring Session only - $85
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