Class Description

    PTW offers Song Interpretation classes to every age group and level of experience. These Song Interpretation focus on acting through song. Classes include training in finding clues provided in the music and lyrics of a song to interpret material, then teaches acting techniques and methods for turning that interpretation into an authentic, meaningful and vital performance. The Song Interpretation classes cover a wide range of musical theatre repertoire ranging from classic musicals of the 30’s and 40’s through to contemporary musical theatre.

    Combination Classes: Acting & Singing

    Audition Preparation & Audition Technique for School & Community Shows, College Entrance & Professional Roles

    Song Interpretation Classes (Singing & Acting)

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      Welcome to PTW!

      “The talent of the teachers here is amazing. It’s an honor to work with them. They give such individual attention, it’s great.”

      -Jennifer K., South Orange, NJ
      12-year-old PTW Student

      We would love to welcome your child into the PTW theatre family and help them on their own creative journey.

      -Jennifer K., South Orange, NJ
      12-year-old PTW Student

      Welcome to Performers Theatre Workshop

      New Jersey’s Premier Performing Arts School For Young People

      Where children learn to act, dance, sing and
      play music — and reach their full potential!

      – Study with stars of Broadway, Film and TV

      – Act, dance, sing and play music ‘under one roof’

      Attend for fun or for a career on stage

      – Make meaningful connections and friends for life

      At PTW,  expert faculty train the total performer
      in a non-competitive, caring environment.

      PTW founders and teachers have graduated from:

      PTW founders and teachers have performed on Broadway, Film & TV in:

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      PTW students are as varied as the course selection we offer, but they share a love of theatre and the arts. With over 57 classes to choose from, we can help you find the perfect fit for your child’s passion, skill, interests and goals.

      “Is PTW for children who want to be professional?”
      “Can my child just go for fun?”
      “Will my child learn and grow?”

      The answer is yes to all 3! We can help your child achieve their ambitions whether they want to:

      – Star on Broadway
      Work in Film or TV
      Get a part in the school musical or play

      Build self-confidence
      -Simply experience the joy of theatre and the arts

      We’ve spent over 30 years building a warm, supportive, culturally rich community where children of all ages and levels can find friendship, confidence and skills they will use for a lifetime.

      Based in Maplewood New Jersey, we have students from Essex, Morris and Union County, and elsewhere throughout the state. PTW is now one of the foremost performing arts schools in New Jersey and the entire New York Metropolitan area.

      Flexible Payment Plans

      Your choice of simple, easy ways to pay.

      We believe every child should have the chance to follow their performing dreams. We provide flexible payment plans so that parents can afford to give their child access to training without having to pay everything at once. You can spread your payments out and choose your payment dates so you always feel in control.

      Why not choose your class today?

      PTW alumni have become successful in all aspects of life, in many diverse professions and have attributed much of their success to the training, work ethic and self-confidence received at Performers Theatre Workshop . What’s more, many parents and students comment on the true sense of family at PTW that they haven’t experienced in other performing arts programs. As one student said: 

      “Everyone works together to make the whole performance better, and everyone is made to feel important at PTW.”

      We would love to welcome your child into the PTW theatre family and help them on their own creative journey. Simply, click the button below to get in touch and find out more about what we offer your child.

      We would love to welcome your child into the PTW theatre family and help them on their own creative journey.

      Simply click a button below to get in touch and find out more about what we offer your child.