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Education

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.

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This program is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission.

Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage

Every summer for over 30 years, Raleigh Little Theatre holds a theatre intensive for ages 14-18 (rising 9th graders – recent high school graduates) in which high school age students participate in classes and apply their learning to…

Summer Camps - registration open now!

Join Raleigh Little Theatre for Summer Camp 2025! In all of our camp offerings, we facilitate creative experiences for youth to connect with one another, express themselves and stretch their imaginations. RLT summer camps engage students as actors, playwrights and designers in developmentally appropriate ways. Registration opens January 6th!

Classes for Youth

Youth classes are offered in four 6-week sessions, with classes meeting once a week.

Classes for Adults

Our adult acting classes and week-long intensives are designed to develop theatrical skills featured in our season productions to prepare participants for the stage in a safe and nurturing environment. Our adult classes are all taught by local theatre professionals…

Spring Break Camps!

Looking for something for the kids to do over break? Spring Break camps are available March 31 - April 4 for students in Grades K-5.

The New Voices Program - apply by Jan 31

The New Voices Program is a playwriting program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The goal of the New Voices Program is to create and ultimately produce more works about the experiences and culture of our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community by providing meaningful access and opportunities.

Programs for Schools

Come to us or we’ll come to you! RLT's youth education program offers programs that can travel to your school or facility, or exciting opportunities to bring a group on a field trip.

Education Scholarships

The Raleigh Little Theatre Education Program exists to teach skills needed to create theatre and to live your best creative life. Self expression, collaboration, and imagination guide how we engage students across the program. Financial assistance is available for…

The Creative Team: Workshop Series

Raleigh Little Theatre is excited to announce a workshop series for aspiring directors, stage managers, and designers sponsored by Spark the Arts. We recognize that the Theatre Arts need to provide more training, access, and experience to traditionally marginalized groups…

Working with RLT’s Education Department

Learn more about how to get involved with RLT’s education department as a professional teaching artist or volunteer teaching assistant.

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Scholarship Application Form

We have partial scholarships for all classes taught at the RLT location. To apply for a scholarship, please complete and submit the application form. For more information, contact education@raleighlittletheatre.org.

Theatrical Training for Professional Development

These classes for professionals are designed to apply theatrical training to the work of everyday business interactions. Skills learned in this suite of classes include communication, improvisation, active listening, creative and critical thinking, and speaking with intention.