A new, 8 week class designed to introduce your child to the joy of theatre through creative drama, music and movement. Students will explore role play, retelling and improvisation as they bring stories to life! Class culminates in a final class share for families on 11/14. Class size limited to 12 students. 

Class Time: Mondays,  3:45 PM-4:30 PM

Class Dates: 9/28, 10/5, (no class 10/12), 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Building G, 2nd Floor Dance Center, Studio G201

Tuition: $150

*Saturday class time also offered for registration. Students should register for one class section only.*

A new, 8 week class designed to introduce your child to the joy of theatre through creative drama, music and movement. Students will explore role play, retelling and improvisation as they bring stories to life! Class culminates in a final class share for families on 11/23. Class size limited to 12 students. 

Class Time: Saturdays,  9:15 AM-10:00 AM

Class Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Building G, 2nd Floor Dance Center, Studio G201

Tuition: $150

*Monday class time also available for registration. Students should register for one class one section only.*

A new, 8 week class designed for young actors with big imaginations! This creative drama class will introduce young actors to theater skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each week will include acting, music and movement. The class culminates in a final informal presentation for families. Class size limited to 15 students.

Class Time: Mondays,  4:45 PM-5:30 PM

Class Dates: 9/28, 10/5, (no class 10/12), 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Building G, 2nd Floor Dance Center, Studio G201

Tuition: $150

*Saturday class time also offered for registration. Students should register for one class section only.*

A new, 8 week class designed for young actors with big imaginations! This creative drama class will introduce young actors to theater skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each week will include acting, music and movement. The class culminates in a final informal presentation for families. Class size limited to 15 students.

Class Time: Saturdays,  11:15 AM-12:00 PM

Class Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Building G, 2nd Floor Dance Center, Studio G203

Tuition: $150

*Monday class time also offered for registration. Students should register for one class section only.*

Perfect for the elementary school young performer! Our Rising Star musical theatre class introduces students to acting, characterization, staging, music and dance in a fun environment.  Students will learn about musical theatre performance skills and appear in their own musical production of "Seussical, KIDS" for families. All who enroll are automatically in the production.  Class size is limited to 20 students. 

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building G, 2nd floor, Studio G201

Class Time: Fridays 4:00-5:30 PM

Class Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, (no class 11/27), 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, 12/19 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, South Richmond HS, 6581 Hylan Blvd.*

Performance Date: Sunday, December 20th at 12 PM, South Richmond HS, 6581 Hylan Blvd.*

Tuition: $475

Mandatory Parent Meeting at Dismissal on Friday 9/25: Parents will be asked to attend a brief, mandatory parent meeting at 5:30 PM in Studio G201.

*This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the NYC Department of Education or the City of NY

*Saturday class time also offered for registration. Students should register for one class section only.

Perfect for the elementary school young performer! Our Rising Star musical theatre class introduces students to acting, characterizatio, staging, music and dance in a fun environment. Students will learn about musical theatre performance skills and appear in their own musical production of "Seussical, KIDS" for famiies. All who enroll are automatically in the production.  Class size is limited to 20 students.

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building G, 2nd Floor, G201

Class Time: Saturdays, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Class Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, 12/19 2:00-4:00 PM, South Richmond HS, 6581 Hylan Blvd*

Performance Date: Sunday, December 20th at 3 P M, South Richmond HS, 6581 Hylan Blvd*

Tuition: $475

Mandatory Parent Meeting at Dismissal: Saturday, 9/26: Parents will be asked to attend a brief mandatory parent meeting at 12:00 PM in Studio G201.

*This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the NYC Department of Education or the City of NY.

**Friday class time also offered for registration. Students should register for one class section only.

Perfect for the upper elementary student who is ready to perform with independence! Geared as a next step to our Rising Star program, this course will build upon the acting skills, vocal performance and movement basics as students rehearse for a 30 min performance of "Seussical, KIDS" for families. This upper grade level class, will include introduction to blocking, choreography and acting. Class limited to 24 students. Needs a minimum of 16 students to run.

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building G, 2nd Floor, Studio G203

Class Time: Saturdays, 12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Class Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, 12/19 4:00-6:00 PM, South Richmond HS, 6581 Hylan Blvd.

Performance Date: Sunday, December 20th at 6:00 PM, South Richmond HS, 6581 Hylan Blvd.*

Tuition: $475

Mandatory Parent Meeting at Dismissal: Saturday, 10/3: Parents will be asked to attend a brief mandatory parent meeting at 1:45 PM in Studio G203. 

*This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the NYC Department of Education of the City of NY.

*Students in Grades 4-5, are offered to enroll in Beginner Musical Theatre Workshop, Advanced Musical Theatre. Students should enroll in 1 class offering only. 

Explore the world of musical theatre in our introductory workshop class for students ready to learn about musical theatre through scene study, monologues, dance and song. Perfect for students who are new to theatre, or want to build skills or confidence before heading to the stage! Class culminates in an informal studio presentation for families. This class does not culminate in a fully staged musical.  Class size limited to 20 students.

Class Time: Sundays,  3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Class Dates:10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Building G, 2nd Floor Dance Center, Studio G201

Tuition: $300

Production: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Music by MARY RODGERS, Lyrics by MARSHALL BARER, Book by JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER, and MARSHALL BAKER

Be a part of our 41st Season of the Musical Theatre Program that trains budding performers in all aspects of musical theatre performance, including acting, vocal technique and dance.  Our advanced musical theatre class is designed for students with prior theatre experience and a strong interest in musical theatre.  (Our Beginner Workshop Class is offered for those who are new to theatre: see class offerings main page). This advanced musical theatre class will culminate in a production of "Once Upon a Mattress", the hilarious musical-comedy adaptation of the classic fairytale, The Princess and the Pea. Performances will be held on January 31, 2027, at the Williamson Theatre at CSI's Center for the Arts.  Limited class size. 

Class Time: Saturdays, 1:30-4:30 PM and Sundays 1/3/27, 1/10/27, 1/17/27, 1/24/27 from 3-6 PM. (No class on 10/31, 11/28 and 12/26)

Audition Date: Saturday, September 19th from 11 AM-5:00 PM by appointment. Mandatory Parent Meetings will be held throughout the day for those auditioning. Upon completion of registration and payment, an audition appointment link will be emailed. All who audition are automatically in the production. By enrolling, students agree to accept role given. There are no refunds after casting. Callbacks: by request only.

Class Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, (no class 10/31), 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, (no class 11/28), 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, (no class 12/26), 1/2, 1/3, 1/9, 1/10, 1/16, 1/17, 1/23, 1/24

*Additional small group rehearsals may be called based on student availability.

Class Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Building G, 2nd Floor Dance Center Studios 201, 202, 203

Additional Technical & Dress Rehearsals: Location: Williamson Theatre at CSI's Center for the Arts, 2800 Victory Blvd. Building 1P

Wed. Jan. 27th 5-9 PM, Thurs. Jan. 28th 5-9 PM, Fri. Jan. 29th 5-9 PM, Sat. Jan.30th 10 AM-6 PM

Performances: Sunday, January 31st 12 PM or 5 PM Show, Williamson Theatre at CSI's Center for the Arts, 2800 Victory Blvd.

Tuition: $750