Announcing the launch of an exciting, first-of-its-kind program in the state of New Jersey for kids and teens who want to become working comedy professionals...or just train like one!

Be part of the PTW COMEDY CREW where you’ll create characters, develop comedic timing, and improvise among fellow performers – and become a working comedy professional…or just train like one.

Improvisation and sketch comedy training.
Audition by submitting a short video audition.

Download PTW COMEDY CREW Brochure for more information about the COMEDY CREW program.

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.

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PTW Comedy Crew

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

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:

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

Why not choose your class today?

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

Our Location

PTW Comedy Crew

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

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:

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

Why not choose your class today?

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

Our Location

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

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