TheatreSchool Classes

Middle School

Grades 6-8 take their craft to the next level with acting, musical theatre, and playwriting classes.

Tuition

Ways to Pay

1 payment $570 (full year)  ·  2 payments $285 (Aug 1 & Jan 1)
Monthly $95/month

Enrollment is accepted on a rolling basis. All classes are held at the Charleston Stage: West Ashley.

Class Offerings

Classes for Middle School

Introduction to Playwriting

Recreational
Saturdays

What makes a story a story? How does an idea find itself brought to life on the stage? In this collaborative storytelling course, published playwright Caedon Venné breaks playwriting down into its most fundamental pieces. By the end of the course, students will have written their own short plays and will leave with a fundamental understanding of how great stories are told.

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6th-8th Grade Acting

Recreational
Mondays or Wednesdays

This class gives middle school students the tools to take their acting to the next level. Through monologues, scene study, and improvisation, students explore how to create dynamic characters, make strong choices on stage, and collaborate as an ensemble. Designed for young actors ready to stretch their skills, this class builds confidence, discipline, and creativity in a supportive environment.

  • Strengthen acting techniques using body, voice, and imagination
  • Learn script analysis skills to understand character motivation and story arc
  • Develop believable characters through monologues and scene work
  • Practice memorization strategies and rehearsal techniques
  • Improve vocal clarity, projection, and expressive delivery
  • Explore improvisation to enhance creativity and quick thinking
  • Build ensemble skills, collaboration, and respect for theatre etiquette
  • Gain confidence performing for peers and audiences

Register for 6th-8th Grade Acting (Monday) →

6th-8th Grade Musical Theatre

Recreational
Tuesdays or Thursdays

Designed for middle school students who want to develop their skills as musical theatre performers. Students explore acting, singing, and movement through scene work, songs, and choreography, learning to integrate all three elements to create dynamic, confident performances. This class builds stage presence, teamwork, and a strong foundation for future musical theatre opportunities.

  • Strengthen acting, singing, and movement skills in musical theatre contexts
  • Develop character interpretation and storytelling through song and scene work
  • Improve vocal technique, projection, and expressive delivery
  • Learn choreography and musical timing for ensemble and solo performances
  • Practice memorization and rehearsal techniques for songs and scenes
  • Build confidence performing for peers and audiences
  • Foster collaboration, teamwork, and professionalism on stage
  • Apply theatre etiquette and stage presence in all performance activities

Register for 6th-8th Grade Musical Theatre (Tuesday) →Register for 6th-8th Grade Musical Theatre (Thursday) →