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    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.

Youth Theatre Northwest

Your budding Broadway star can find lots of inspiration at Youth Theatre Northwest on Mercer Island. Preschoolers explore storybooks and characters then perform their favorite tales in front of family and friends. Bigger kids create their own performance piece and learn about the sounds, costumes and sets. Kids put on plays including Princess and the Frog, musical theatre Disney Delights and scenes from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Campers will have to wait ‘til 6th grade (thank goodness!) before they can take part in Shakespeare and Swordplay – performing some of the bard’s most harrowing fights and death scenes!

Good to Know: Youth Theatre Northwest offers a 25% discount for new students.

Box Office: Year-round classes and camps are available for ages 3 and older.

Youth Theatre Northwest
At Emmanuel Episcopal Church
4400 86th Ave. S.E.
Mercer Island, Wa 98040
206-232-4145
Online: youththeatre.org

photo: Youth Theatre Northwest

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

— Helen Walker Green

 

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