Drama programs at New Britain Youth Theater are offered in three eight-week terms--Fall, Winter, and Spring. Scripts and activities are changed each term to challenge both new and returning students. Each term ends with a "Share Day" performance for family and friends!

Fall Term: Begins October 1, 2011
Winter Term: Begins January 21, 2012
Spring Term: Begins March 2012

Classes are held at Trinity-on-Main Performance Center at 19 Chestnut Street in downtown New Britain. Schedules are subject to change or cancellation based upon enrollement.

STAGE PERFORMANCE (AGES 6 - 12)

Stage Performance combines the instruction of a drama class with the excitement of being in a show! It's ideal for younger actors, children who want their first experience onstage--or a little more experience--or even older students who aren't able to audition and rehearse for full productions.

The group will study acting techniques, voice, movement, and improvisation in order to develop focus and learn to work together as an ensemble. Each term, the group will rehearse a selection of scenes chosen especially for the children enrolled. The small group size will give each child quality instruction and will guarantee that everyone has a featured part in the performance.

The small-scale performances, with simple costumes and props, are held in the final 30 minutes of the final class and are open to family and friends at no cost.

Offered: Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Class Size: 8 (min.) to 12 (max.) 
Duration: 8 weeks 
Cost per term: $100.00 

A Registration Form is available by clicking here.

For more information, please call 860-515-8115.

Weekly Homeschool Enrichment Programs at NBYT are offered in two ten-week terms beginning in September and January. Children are grouped by age for appropriate instruction and activities, but groups are flexible and subject to enrollment.

All children will study acting techniques, voice, movement and improvisation and learn to perform together as a group. Scenes will be chosen each term specifically for the children enrolled. Discussions about props, costumes and set pieces will also include making items for their own "Share Day" performance for family and friends!

The January term begins on Tuesday, January 24. Program hours are Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

A Registration Form with more details is available by clicking here.

For more information, or to arrange a visit to NBYT at Trinity-on-Main Performance Center, please call 860-515-8115.

After School Extracurricular Programs

• Weekly programs, scheduled and arranged through the New Britain Consolidated School District, to teach all aspects of theater performance and production based upon State of Connecticut curriculum guidelines.

Home School Enrichment Programs

• Weekly enrichment programs offered to homeschooled students to teach all aspects of theater performance and production based upon State of Connecticut curriculum guidelines.

Kids on Stage! Productions

• Plays for young actors, ages 7 to 14, to be performed on stages throughout New Britain.

Theater Classes and Workshops

• Acting, directing, writing and design classes and workshops to be scheduled according to student interest. We can also bring a program to your school, organization or group. For details, please call 860-515-8115.