Class Description

    PTW’s Acting Classes & Drama Lessons for Teens & Tweens are designed to challenge the young actor to go beyond the “stage and the page”, and build truth. Our acting classes and drama lessons for teenagers purposefully introduce young actors to deeper and more challenging roles, scene work and preparation. Our Acting Classes & Drama Lessons for Teens & Tweens give the young actor a chance to explore his or her range in a safe and caring environment. At PTW, each actor works to build an ensemble by contributing his or her talent in a powerful and moving way.

    Students are carefully placed in classes appropriate to their age, level, and experience. Private acting and drama lessons are also available.

    Acting Classes & Drama Lessons for Overview

    Acting Classes & Drama Lessons for Tweens & Teens

    Acting Classes for TV, Television Commercials & Film

    Comedy Improv & Improvisation Classes

    Monologue Preparation Classes & Private Lessons

    Private Acting & Drama Lessons

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      “That’s PTW”
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      Testimonials from PTW students!

      Our Expert, Caring Faculty

      Testimonials & Music Video!

      Our Artistic Community Becomes A Theatre Home For Life

      Our Supportive, Non-Competitive Environment

      Testimonials & Music Video!

      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:

      PTW founders and teachers have graduated from:

      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.