ATY’s Drama Center
ATY offers classes, workshops, Play in a Day, spring & winter break camps, and in-service
programming throughout the school year - with offerings for all ages and skill levels!
All classes take place at 4105 Turnagain Blvd in the Turnagain Arts Building in Spenard (unless indicated otherwise). Enter through the SOUTH ENTRANCE (the outside entrances are labeled) and ATY is immediately to the right and left.
We believe everyone should be able to access arts programming. We have a no-questions-asked 50% discount for all of our Drama Center Classes. Use code ATY at checkout for the discount.
Upcoming Camps, Classes & Workshops
Acting Level 2
Thursdays, March 28 - May 2
6:50-7:50pm
Ages 10-18
$150
Only open to students who have previously completed four Acting 1 classes, this advanced acting class will draw upon all previous theatre experience to build a deeper understanding of the craft. Each series will focus on a different acting component as we learn to apply voice and breath work, text analysis, and movement styles to our character development and scene work. We will use games, exercises, and scene work to apply these developing principles.
Intro to Acting
Thursdays, March 28 - May 2
4:30-5:30pm
Ages 7-10
$150
Brand new to acting and the wide world of theatre? Step out of your comfort zone to explore the very basics of theatre in an opening and encouraging class environment. Together we will learn how to use our bodies, voices, and imaginations to create characters and tell stories, and promote the confidence needed to do so in front of an audience of our peers. This class serves as a wonderful opportunity to shape the foundation for further acting training.
Intro to Improv
Tuesdays, March 26 - April 30
5:40-6:40pm
Ages 7-14
$150
This Intro to Improv class is the perfect choice for beginner improvisers of all ages and skill levels! Together we will work to build confidence, stretch our imaginations, and establish acting basics through short form improv games and exercises. Get ready to “Yes, And!” your way into this barrel of monkeys!
Acting Level 1
Thursdays, March 28 - May 2
5:40-6:40pm
Ages 7-14
$150
Designed for anyone with acting experience or who has taken classes with ATY before, our new ongoing series is designed to build on foundational knowledge. Each series will focus on a new component of acting techniques, character development, and theatre movement styles to become better storytellers. We will use a combination of games, exercises, and scene work to practice and deepen our understanding of each new component.
Fairytale Theatre
Tuesdays, March 26 - April 30
4:30-5:30pm
Ages 4-7
$150
Escape into the magical world of fairytales! This beginner level theatre class is perfect for 4-7 year olds. As we embark on adventures laced with Royalty, Dragons, and Fairy God Parents from the safety of our classroom, this class will spark curiosity, empathy, and creative problem solving. We will use our imaginations to explore some of time’s most beloved fairy tale stories, and the lessons held within.
Mixed Levels Improv
Tuesdays, March 26 - April 30
6:50-7:50pm
Ages 9-18
$150
Beep Beep! The newest offering in our improv series is here! Only open to students who have previously completed at least one Improv class, this mixed level improv class will draw upon all previous theatre experience and challenge participants to think outside the box. The combination of all upper level classes will allow us to explore larger group exercises. We will explore advanced improv techniques, games, and both short and longer form improvisation.