“I was so impressed by the caliber of training and talent at the Performers Theatre Workshop. Because the students had been so well prepared by the program, I was able to really dig deep into the performance nuances and work with them on a true real world professional level."

-Jamie Pillet from Abrams Artists Agency

“The students of PTW don't feel like kids... working with them is like working with seasoned professionals in the industry. They come in prepared and polished, and with an incredible excitement to continue to learn and grow in their craft. I could cast any one of them in a professional production right now and feel confident they would exceed expectations!"

-Kevin Metzger-Timson from Wojcik-Seay

“My experience with PTW was incredibly positive. I found the students well prepared, incredibly diverse and fully engaged. There's a lot of talent being cultivated under the safe, warm roof at PTW and I can't wait to go back!”

-Merri Sugarman from Tara Rubin Casting

“Visiting Performers Theatre Workshop and spending the day with the kids in the Professional Track was a real joy. These young people are clearly being properly trained in all aspects and were a pleasure to work with. I am looking forward to my next invitation.”

-Nancy Carson from Carson/Adler

PTW founders and teachers have graduated from:

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

Are we the right choice for your child?

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:

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.