General Information – School Year Classes

The Education Program is beginning its 31st year, offering year-round instruction for students ages 2 to 18, an initiative supported by two full time staff, along with adjunct faculty. More than 1,000 students enroll each year in classes, camps and workshops.

Please read this entire page before registering. For school year classes, we recommend students sign up for all four sessions when registering in the fall. Enrollment is limited and classes fill quickly.

RLT youth classes do not require previous experience to participate. All classes culminate in an Open Classroom or Sharing of work for family and friends.

Philosophy

The goal of RLT’s Education Program is to provide high quality theatre arts instruction in a safe nurturing environment. RLT is dedicated to the belief that theatre training promotes self-esteem, builds confidence, stimulates creativity, sharpens communication skills, fosters an appreciation of team work, raises cultural awareness, celebrates diversity, encourages respect for self and others and lays the foundation for a lifelong love of the arts. The study of theatre not only trains students to be better actors, it inspires them to be better people.

Registration for classes at RLT, Knightdale, and Wendell

To register for classes at RLT, Knightdale and Wendell, use our online registration facility.

You will receive a confirmation by email once your registration form is processed.

If you have trouble with the online facility, you may instead register by sending in our youth registration form. Mail your completed registration form with fees as soon as possible to RLT Education Program, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC 27607.

If paying by credit card, you may fax your registration form to 919-821-7961. If you prefer, you can fill out the form, scan it in, and send the scanned image to education@nullraleighlittletheatre.org. Forms may also be hand delivered to the RLT Business Office, Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue Street
Raleigh, NC 27607

Knightdale Recreation Center
101 Lawson Ridge Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-2232

Wendell Community Center
601 W. 3rd Street
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 366-2266

Registration for classes at Apex and Wake Forest

RLT offers classes at Apex and Wake Forest, however, the link for online registration is to a service managed by each offsite facility. RLT cannot take registration forms for those classes. If you cannot use their online registration, please contact the organization directly.

The Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
Phone: 919-249-1120
For registration information go to http://thehalle.org
Classes for ages 6-14.
Registration begins on July 17 for Apex residents and July 31 for non-residents.

Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
405 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: 919-435-9428
For registration information go to http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/classes.aspx
Classes for ages 6-15.
Registration begins on August 1.

Class fees

Class fees must accompany the registration form. Fees for performance classes are not due until your child has been accepted into the class.

Note: Refunds (minus a $20 drop fee) will only be made if the student officially withdraws 10 or more days before the start of a class. To officially withdraw, contact us at education@nullraleighlittletheatre.org. If RLT cancels a class, you will receive a full refund.

There is a $10 returned check fee for insufficient funds.

Make a tax-deductible donation to RLT’s Scholarship Fund!

Raleigh Little Theatre is proud of the fact that we have never turned a child away from taking a theatre class due to an inability to pay. Please help us continue this tradition by including a tax deductible donation with your tuition. Any amount you give will be greatly appreciated. Simply indicate the amount in the space provided. Thank you for supporting the RLT Education Program. RLT is a non-profit 501(C )(3) corporation.

Our Federal Tax ID # is 56-0662726.

Attendance policy

We expect students to attend class regularly and on time. Since much of the class work is focused on building an ensemble, it is imperative that all the team members be present. If a student must miss a class, please email education@nullraleighlittletheatre.org.

Late pick-up policy

Students must be picked up promptly at the end of class. There is a 5-minute grace period after each class. Because we value our instructors’ time, students picked up after the 5-minute grace period will be charged a $5.00 per 5-minute fee, billed to the student’s parents or guardians. No students under the age of 18 may be left unattended on RLT property.

Parking

RLT has off-street parking available for patrons, visitors and volunteers. Entry is via Pogue Street. Some of the spaces in the parking lot are designated as “Permit Required.” Please be advised that this is enforced Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm. If you are visiting us during those hours, please stop by the business office for a temporary parking permit.

Open Classrooms

“Open Classrooms” are informal presentations of the materials learned by students during a session. Held on the last day of class, parents, friends and family are invited to attend. Information will be sent home prior to each Open Classroom.

Class schedules

Raleigh Little Theatre does not always follow the Wake County Public School System schedule. Classes may meet on certain days that your child has off from school. Please reference the information for each class.

Inclement weather

In the event of inclement weather, please call the theatre at 919-821-4579 or check the home page of our web site to find out whether or not classes have been cancelled. Since our classes are usually in the afternoon, schools may have to cancel while we do not. In the event classes are cancelled, RLT will schedule make-up classes as quickly as possible.

Scholarships

We have partial scholarships for all classes taught at the RLT, Knightdale, and Wendell locations. These are funded by donations from individuals and organizations, and from Teaching Assistants who receive a tuition waver for classes they assist. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out our RLT youth education scholarship form. For more information about scholarships us at education@nullraleighlittletheatre.org or 919-821-4579 x245.

Need more help?

Need help deciding which classes are appropriate for your interested child? Call Kathleen Rudolph (919-821-4579 ext. 225) and she will be happy to answer your questions.

Private Coaching

Are you going to an audition and need help with your monologue? Do you need us to lend a hand with your audition songs and the specific way to present them? The instructors at RLT are available to help you! Contact education@nullraleighlittletheatre.org for more information.

Adult Classes At RLT

Hey Mom! Dad! Do you ever wish you could take a theatre class? Well, you can! Raleigh Little Theatre offers a variety of classes for adults. Check out our adult class schedule. Adults need to have fun too!