Education

The goal of RLT’s Education Program provides 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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Classes For Youth

Ages 2 to Grade 12

The RLT Youth Education Program offers year-round instruction for students ages 2 to 18 with classes taught by some of the best instructors in Raleigh. RLT youth classes do not require previous experience to participate and all classes culminate in a sharing of the students’ work for family and friends. Come join the fun! Photo by Brenna L.J. Berry-Stewart

Direct links:

General information for classes
Class brochure (PDF)
Online registration for classes at RLT, Knightdale and Wendell
Online registration for classes at Apex and Wake Forest
Registration FAQ
PDF registration form
Scholarship application form

Summer Camps

Ages 4-18

Welcome to summer! Our one-week and two-week camps focus on the process of creating theatre through fun, imaginative, nurturing creative play and ensemble building. Our summer conservatory for ages 14-18, Teens On Stage / Teens Backstage, give the serious theatre student the opportunity for in-depth exploration in theatre performance and production. Come join the fun! View the 2018 Camp Brochure. Photo by Judy M. Dove.

Spring Break/Track Out Camps

Grades K to 8

Spring Break camps (April 15-19) are available for kids in Grades K – 8. Track-out camps for Track 1 (December 10-14) and Track 2 (May 20-24, 2019) are available for Grades K – 5. Check out the details in our class brochure and register online.

Class brochure (PDF)
Online registration

For Adults

Ages 18+

Our adult acting classes are designed to develop theatrical skills featured in our season productions to prepare participants for the stage in a safe and nurturing environment. The adult classes are all taught by local theatre professionals with a wealth of experience in the field.

We also offer Theatrical Training for Professional Development.

Programs For Schools

Our youth education program offers programs that can travel to your school or facility, or exciting opportunities to bring a group on a field trip. Photo by Bryan Bunch.

Support and Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support.

Our Sponsors

Meet the Educators

Learning from the best teachers in Raleigh

Our Faculty

Links & Resources

Information regarding our school-year classes

Learn more about Raleigh Little Theatre's education programs

Information regarding summer camps

Thinking about signing up for a camp? Read about what we offer, how to register, and available services including scholarships.

Scholarship Application Form

We have partial scholarships for all classes taught at the RLT location as well as in Knightdale and Wendell. To apply for a scholarship, please complete and submit the application form. For more information, contact Kathleen Rudolph, kathleen@raleighlittletheatre.org or at 919-821-4579 x 225.

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.