Conservatory Classes

Dive into the world of theatre arts with Berkeley Playhouse’s award-winning program. Start your dramatic exploration with our after school enrichment program or hone your skills in our more intensive training program. Whether you are a seasoned performer or simply searching for a creative outlet, the Berkeley Playhouse has something for all students grades Pre-K -12.

Berkeley Playhouse offers class programming in fall, winter, and spring sessions. Classes are generally once a week unless otherwise indicated.

Conservatory Class Dates

Fall Classes: September – December 11, enrolling now!

Winter Classes: Enrollment information TBA

Class Enrichment

Join your favorite characters in an exploration of storytelling and performing. As an ensemble, students rehearse their show while learning the basics of acting, singing, and movement. All classes incorporate a variety of theatre games, community-building activities, and culminate in a final showing for friends and family.

Class Intensives

Take your skills to the next level with our in-depth training programs. Challenge yourself by transitioning from the rehearsal room to our professional stage, or focus on a particular area of your craft. All classes culminate in a final showing showcasing the skills and performance pieces students have cultivated over the course of the session.

Other Conservatory Programs

Conservatory Camps (Grades K-6)

Berkeley Playhouse offers camp programming during winter break, spring break, and summer. Camps are generally offered Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm unless otherwise indicated. Start your dramatic exploration with our enrichment program or hone your skills in our intensive training program. For more information, click here.

Imagination Players (Grades 3-7)

Imagination Players is our audition-based youth company (grades 3-7) producing full-length productions three times a year. During the rehearsal process, company members collaborate with each other and the artistic staff to create their final show. In Imagination Players, actors not only grow individually in their craft, but learn to thrive collectively as part of an ensemble.

Teen Stage (Grades 8-12)

Teen Stage is our audition-based teen company (grades 8-12) producing full-length productions three times a year. Teen Stage features both musicals and straight plays, and is known for tackling contemporary, challenging pieces such as Rent, Carrie the Musical, and The Laramie Project.