Class Description

    PTW offers Song Interpretation classes to every age group and level of experience. These classes train students to find clues in the music and song lyrics while teaching them acting, stage & audition techniques to deliver an authentic, meaningful, and vital performance. Song Interpretation classes cover a wide range of musical theatre repertoire, from classic musicals of the 30s and 40s through contemporary musical theatre and today’s Broadway hits.

    Song Interpretation Classes (Singing & Acting)

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

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    “That’s PTW”
    Sung by PTW students!

    I Love PTW

    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

    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 will help your child find their passion!

    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 that last a lifetime.

    Based in Maplewood New Jersey, we have students from Essex, Morris, and Union County, and 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’re always in control.

    Why not choose your class today?

    PTW alumni have become successful in all aspects of life, in many diverse professions. They credit their success to the training, work ethic, and encouragement they received at Performers Theatre Workshop. What’s more, parents and students treasure the true sense of family at PTW that they haven’t experienced in other performing arts programs: 

    “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.
    Click below to learn more about what we can offer your child.