Children's Theatre of Annapolis

Happy Noon Year! (ages 5-10)
2025-12-31 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
HAPPY NOON YEAR!
No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will be singing, dancing, acting, crafts, & fun. We’ll even have a sparkling cider to toast in the New Year together. No experience necessary. This is a day of fun!

Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch, one nutritious snack, + a refillable water bottle with your student’s name on it.

Appearance: Students must dress appropriately for movement. Shoes should be either dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.

AGES: 5-10
TUITION: $50.00
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Heather Harris
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $95 ($75 administrative fee + $20 annual registration fee)
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Audition Prep Workshop - Musical Theatre (ages 8-14)
2026-01-03 09:00 - 16:00
Audition Prep Workshop (musical theatre)
Take the mystery out of the audition process! This workshop is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience while elevating their confidence and audition techniques. Students will be divided into smaller groups based on age and will rotate through vocals, dance, and acting. By being in smaller groups, they’ll receive more individualized attention and feedback.

Get your audition materials ready
Attain effective and confident audition techniques
Get successful acting skills and mindset
Learn how to sing, interpret, and prepare your song selection.
Prepare for the dance component of an audition by learning a dance combination with feedback.
Obtain one-on-one + group guidance from local theatre professionals.

NOTE:

Students must have 16-32 bars of two song selections prepared. Bring a digital recording of the accompaniment music (no vocals on the track allowed) on your device.
Hair must be pulled back and out of the face.
Wear clothing appropriate for movement. Shoes should be either dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs.
Bring a refillable water bottle with your student’s name on it.
Bring a healthy lunch & snacks.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
AGES: 8-14 (Level: Beginner-Advanced)
TUITION: $150.00 (must have current 25/26 annual registration) + processing fee
WHEN: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 3, 2026
TEACHING ARTISTS: Allyson Tierney (acting), Michelle Bruno (voice), TBA (dance)

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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Backstage Crew Workshop (ages 10+)
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:00
BACKSTAGE CREW WORKSHOP

Come learn what it means to work backstage crew. We will have volunteer actor’s perform a scene for us as we run tech for the scene. You will learn about setting up the stage, moving set pieces, what to do if a scene goes wrong and all the terminology + skills you will need to volunteer for an upcoming production.

NOTE: Students must dress appropriately. Shoes must be closed-toe and secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Bring a water bottle.

AGES: 10+ YES! Adults may register for this workshop too!
WHEN: 10:00-11:00 a.m.; Sunday, January 4, 2026
TUITION: FREE!
TEACHING ARTIST: Atticus Cooper Boidy, CTA’s Technical Director
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Sound & Lights Tech Crew Workshop (ages 12+)
2026-01-04 11:30 - 12:30
SOUND & LIGHTS TECH CREW WORKSHOP
Get an in-depth look at what it means to design lights and sound. Learn the terminology needed, get a close look at equipment, and learn how to run the sound and light boards, and spot lights. This is a perfect way to get some hands-on experience and ask any questions you may have to get you set up for volunteering for future productions.

NOTE: Students must dress appropriately. Shoes must be closed-toe and secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Bring a water bottle.

AGES: 12+ YES! Adults may register for this workshop too!
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday, January 4, 2026
TEACHING ARTIST: Atticus Cooper Boidy, CTA’s Technical Director
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Introduction to Playwriting Workshop (ages 12-18)
2026-01-21 18:00 - 2026-03-11 19:30
Introduction to Playwriting
In this workshop students will learn the fundamentals of dramatic writing, including character development, plot structure, and dialogue, through a combination of writing exercises, script analysis, and peer feedback. This workshop concludes with students creating individual monologues and/or short scenes + a live stage reading.

CURRICULUM

Foundational concepts: Introduction to playwriting, theatricality, and finding inspiration.
Character development: Creating believable characters with clear objectives, motivations, and “inner life”.
Plot and structure: Mapping the story, understanding conflict and obstacles, and building dramatic tension.
Dialogue: Writing compelling, character-specific dialogue that sounds realistic while serving the plot.
Revision and feedback: Participating in workshops to give and receive constructive criticism, rewriting based on constructive feedback, and learning stages of revision.

ACTIVITIES & EXERCISES

Writing prompts: Generating ideas and writing scenes based on specific prompts.
Character exercises: Creating character maps or writing monologues from a character’s perspective.
Scene writing: Focusing on a specific aspect of craft, like action or dialogue, in short scenes.
Reading aloud: Hearing one’s own work read aloud to catch issues and understand its impact.

AGES: 12-18 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
TUITION: $165.00 (must have current 25/26 annual registration) + processing fee
WHEN: 6:00-7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, January 21-March 11, 2026. Live Stage Reading: 7:30-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TEACHING ARTISTS: Nick Olson
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Musical Theatre Kids Workshop (ages 5-10)
2026-01-24 10:00 - 2026-02-28 12:00
Musical Theatre Kids: Adventures in Oz

This workshop includes foundational musical theatre skills like voice, movement, stage direction, and physical awareness, along with acting and performance techniques. The curriculum aims to build confidence, concentration, imagination, and creativity through a mix of theatre games, production, and group activities.

Core skills and techniques:

Voice and movement: Exercises focus on breath support, vocal projection, and public speaking along with physical awareness in a performance based environment.
Imagination and concentration: Group exercises and games are used to build focus and concentration plus explore with the imagination.
Character development: Techniques are taught for creating believable and authentic characters.
Collaboration: Students will learn to work with one another to create a cast/team setting to achieve a common goal.

This workshop concludes with a mini-showcase performance on our main stage free for family & friends to attend.

APPEARANCE: Students must dress appropriately for movement. Shoes should be either dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs.
NOTE: Bring a healthy snack + a water bottle with your student’s name on it.

AGES: 5-10 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
WHEN: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Saturdays, January 24-February 28, 2026 (6 sessions). Performance: February 28 @ 11:45 a.m.
TUITION: $165.00 (must have current 25/26 annual registration) + processing fee
TEACHING ARTIST: Michelle Bruno
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $95 ($75 administrative fee + $20 annual registration fee)
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Actor's Studio 1 (ages 8-14)
2026-02-21 10:00 - 2026-04-18 11:30
Actor’s Studio 1

This workshop includes foundational skills like voice, movement, and physical awareness, along with core acting techniques such as character development and scene study. The curriculum aims to build confidence, concentration, imagination, and creativity through a mix of individual exercises and group activities.

CORE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

Voice and movement: Exercises focus on breath support, vocal projection, alignment, and physical expression to develop a stage presence.
Imagination and concentration: Group exercises and games are used to build focus, concentration, and the ability to use personal experiences to create a character.
Character development: Techniques are taught for creating believable and authentic characters.
Scene study: This involves working with a partner to bring a scene to life, focusing on blocking, characterization, and implementing feedback.

AGES: 8-14 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
TUITION: $125.00 (must have current 25/26 annual registration) + processing fee
WHEN: 10:00-11:30 a.m.; Saturdays, February 21-April 18, 2026. No class on March 14, 28, April 4.
TEACHING ARTISTS: Ally Tierney
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Actor's Studio 1 (ages 12-18)
2026-02-21 11:30 - 2026-04-18 13:00
Actor’s Studio 1

This workshop includes foundational skills like voice, movement, and physical awareness, along with core acting techniques such as character development and scene study. The curriculum aims to build confidence, concentration, imagination, and creativity through a mix of individual exercises and group activities.

CORE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

Voice and movement: Exercises focus on breath support, vocal projection, alignment, and physical expression to develop a stage presence.
Imagination and concentration: Group exercises and games are used to build focus, concentration, and the ability to use personal experiences to create a character.
Character development: Techniques are taught for creating believable and authentic characters.
Scene study: This involves working with a partner to bring a scene to life, focusing on blocking, characterization, and implementing feedback.

AGES: 12-18 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
TUITION: $125.00 (must have current 25/26 annual registration) + processing fee
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Saturdays, February 21-April 18, 2026. No class on March 14, 28, April 4.
TEACHING ARTISTS: Ally Tierney
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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