Drama Classes - Summer 2024
Let your creativity take center stage! At Darlington, Drama students explore their imagination, gain skills and have fun. Our experienced, supportive teaching artists will help you or your child discover the actor within you and gain confidence. Classes focus on the process of acting, improvisation, or musical theatre, and performances are presented at the end of each session for family and friends.
A Play in a Day workshops are offered throughout the year. Students will create an original play or musical, create sets and costumes, and perform in front of their family and friends all in one day!
Because we are a member-supported center for the arts, a non-refundable Family Membership of $75, valid from September 1 through August 31, is required to enroll in all activities (exceptions are noted and include all workshops) and will be pro-rated to $40 for activities beginning after March 1. The Family Membership may be tax-deductible and allows Darlington to maintain facilities, provide excellent administration, care for our instruments and studios, and fulfill our mission to provide Every Art for Everyone.
Kids
Sketch Comedy - NEW CLASS!
Ages: 7-12, Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Explore concepts, characters, and situations as you learn how to write short, funny pieces to be performed live on stage. You'll explore the means and methods of creating your own Saturday Night Live! Darlington is thrilled to offer this exciting new drama class!
Teaching Artist: Dave Ebersole
Summer Session 1: June 18, 2024 – July 9, 2024 (4 weeks) - DELAYED START BY ONE WEEK - NEW START DATE - June 25, 2024
Skip Dates: None
Price before/after May 31: $79/$83
REGISTER ONLINE
Summer Session 2: July 16, 2024 – August 6, 2024 (4 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price before/after May 31: $79/$83
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Teens
Comic Book Creation - NEW CLASS!
Ages: 13-17, Tuesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Learn how to craft a comic book story, create great characters, the ins and outs of the industry and tips for breaking in—all from a published comic book author. You'll explore the process of making comics from start to finish - story creation, story boarding, world building, etc. Bring your ideas and creativity to this exciting new course offering here at Darlington!
Teaching Artist: Dave Ebersole
Summer Session 1: June 18, 2024 – July 9, 2024 (4 weeks) - DELAYED START BY ONE WEEK - NEW START DATE - June 25, 2024
Skip Dates: None
Price before/after May 31: $79/$83
REGISTER ONLINE
Summer Session 2: July 16, 2024 – August 6, 2024 (4 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price before/after May 31: $79/$83
REGISTER ONLINE
Adults
Introduction to Playwriting - NEW CLASS!
Ages: 18+, Tuesdays, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Join us for this exciting opportunity to work with a published playwright to explore the fundamentals of writing a play. You'll gain the tools you need to begin and/or continue your playwriting journey as well as have ideas for your plot, a developed breakdown of your characters, and a draft of your first scene. Explore your writing in a safe and supportive environment.
Teaching Artist: Dave Ebersole
Summer Session 1: June 18, 2024 – July 9, 2024 (4 weeks) - DELAYED START BY ONE WEEK - NEW START DATE - June 25, 2024
Skip Dates: None
Price before/after May 31: $79/$83
REGISTER ONLINE
Summer Session 2: July 16, 2024 – August 6, 2024 (4 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price before/after May 31: $79/$83
REGISTER ONLINE
Private Drama Instruction
Experienced instructors can help students of all ages and levels begin or improve their technique. To schedule your lessons call us at (610) 358-3632.
Why Darlington?
"The teachers are awesome!"
"My daughter really enjoyed working with other students to create their play."
"It's welcoming and beautiful."
"Our kids love their teacher."
"We loved the play that our daughter created! She had such a fun time and really came out of her shell."