Take a Bow: Best Drama Schools for Young Actors

From musical theatre to Shakespeare, the Seattle area has lots to offer budding actors, directors, producers and set designers.

By Helen Walker Green April 23, 2015

From musical theatre to Shakespeare, the Seattle area has lots to offer budding actors, directors, producers and set designers. And these drama classes aren’t just for the kids who love to put on plays in their living room; they’re for all kids who want to build life skills like self-confidence, public speaking, empathy and teamwork. Take your seats and click through the gallery for our roundup of Seattle’s best drama schools.

Stone Soup Theatre

Want to play Princess Elsa or Kristoff? Frozen is one of the many musicals and plays kids can perform at Stone Soup Theatre. This small neighborhood theatre located on Capitol Hill (on Stone Way and inspired by the fable of Stone Soup) offers classes and camps. (Psst... Its Summerstage! program takes place in local parks). Upcoming performances include The Lorax, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Good to Know: Stone Soup Theatre is bringing STEM to the stage by incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and math into their productions.

Box Office: Year-round classes and camps are available for ages 5 and older.

Stone Soup Theatre
4029 Stone Way N.,
Seattle, Wa 98103
206-633-1883
Online: stonesouptheatre.org

photo: Helen Walker Green

Does your little actor or actress have a favorite drama school? Tell us about it in the Comments below.

— Helen Walker Green