Class Description

    Welcome young performers! Our Junior Division classes combine imaginative play, singing, acting, and movement to introduce building blocks of the performing arts, foster creativity, and nurture self-esteem. Through songs, musical theatre games, stories, and dance, these budding performers learn in a playful and creative environment. Through positive and whimsical class experiences, your child will gain confidence in singing, acting, and dancing, strengthen their developing skills, and have lots of fun!

    Junior Division Overview

    Broadway Kids: Act / Dance / Sing for Preschool (Ages 3-5)

    Jr. Jr. Dance – Ballet Dancing (Ages 5-7)

    Jr. Jr.: Act / Dance / Sing (Ages 5-7)

    Junior Dance – HipHop / Jazz Dancing (Ages 7-8)

    Junior Dance – Tap Dancing (Ages 7-8)

    Showtime: Act / Dance / Sing (Ages 7-8)

    Junior Dance – Ballet Dancing (Ages 7-9)

    Find the best classes for your child!

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      Our Artistic Community Becomes A Theatre Home For Life

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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:

      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.