Our adult acting classes are designed to develop a variety of theatrical skills and prepare participants for the stage in a safe and nurturing environment. We offer classes for all experience levels, taught by local theatre professionals. We hope you’ll join us!
Class Sessions
Adult classes are offered in four six-week sessions throughout the year, meeting once a week. Most adult classes meet on Sunday evenings, with classes for ages 55+ usually meeting on a weekday morning.
Over the summer, we offer a selection of one-week adult intensives, held nightly at RLT Monday – Thursday.
Register for all current adult classes here!
Please contact Education@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org if you have any issues with enrollment!
Adult Summer Intensives
Our adult summer intensives will happen July 8-19. These classes are designed for adults who want to give acting a try or build on their skills to improve their technique. It’s a great introduction to our adult classes without the multi-week commitment!
Registration opens May 1st on our class registration page. Check out some of our offerings below:
Meisner Based Scene Study
An introduction to Sanford Meisner’s approach to developing acting technique. The class covers the beginning Meisner technique from word repetition, to improvisation, simple script analysis, to the first application to a scene. The nature of the work makes it a level training ground for people with prior acting experience/training, professional actors, and serious beginners. Instructor: April Storm Perry
Beginning & Intermediate Jazz
Step out onto the dance floor with jazz dance! Led by the dynamic instructor, Amara Grace, this class merges traditional jazz techniques with contemporary influences, fostering technique, rhythm, and individual expression. In this one-week intensive, students will delve into fundamental jazz movements, including isolations, syncopation, and improvisation, while exploring a range of jazz styles such as Broadway, lyrical, and funk. Through Amara’s expert guidance, dancers will develop strength, flexibility, and confidence in their abilities, culminating in a transformative journey of self-discovery and artistic growth. Get ready to unleash your creativity in this exhilarating Jazz Dance intensive!
Instructor: Amara Grace
Beginning Actor’s Studio
This class is designed for adults who want to give acting a try, or revisit the basics in order to improve their technique! Students will participate in lively theatre games and exercises designed to free up the voice and body, stimulate creativity, promote self-confidence, and teach the building blocks of acting.
Instructor: John Duvall
Intermediate & Advanced Actor’s Studio
Intermediate and Advanced actors will explore techniques that take them deeper into the art of acting. Students will participate in exercises and scenework, developing comfort and confidence, building connection with others, and engaging with the building blocks of acting.
Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph
IMPROV: Anyone Can Do It!
Have you ever thought about trying improv but didn’t want to commit to six weeks of classes? Then join us for one week of nightly classes exploring improv’s fundamentals through play, active listening, and acceptance. Harness the power of Yes, And… to gain confidence, have fun, and step out of your comfort zone in a safe and supportive environment.
Instructor: Jenni Elion
Musical Theatre 101
Want to learn about what it takes to be in a Musical? This class is for you! Come and learn about the fundamentals of Musical Theatre from Broadway star Charles Holt. He was a member of the hit Broadway cast of the Lion King for 5 years.
Instructor: Charles Holt
Scholarships
Financial assistance is available adult classes. Whether your household would benefit from full tuition coverage or partial assistance, we want you to have what you need. Visit our Scholarships page to learn more about the easy two-step application process!
If you’d like to make a donation to our education scholarship fund, click here to donate online, designating it for the RLT Scholarship Fund.
Accessibility & Inclusion
RLT is committed to making our education programs accessible and engaging for all students. Please note any specific accommodations you need on the registration form when signing up for class. RLT staff will then follow up to discuss your needs and our capacity for support. Accommodations that we have experience providing include: wheelchair accessible class spaces, large print materials, setting up a visit to RLT before class begins, making fidgets available to support student listening, supporting students to take a break when needed and designing activities to accommodate sensory sensitivities or needs. If there is something that would make a difference for our teaching artists to know ahead of time regarding engagement and support for you, please share it with us before class begins. You can contact us at Education@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org with any questions or concerns regarding accessibility.
Refund Policy for Classes
All classes must be paid in full at registration. There is a $2.49 non refundable Course Storm fee per registration. Refunds minus the fee, will only be made if the student officially withdraws 2 weeks before the start of a class.
To officially withdraw from a class or camp, please email Education@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org.
If you withdraw from class less than 2 weeks prior to a class or camp, there are no refunds. But you can receive class credit in the amount of the class registration. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, you will have the option to switch into another class or receive a full refund.
End of Session Class Sharings
Each RLT class culminates with a sharing of student work. In our adult classes, teaching artists and students will decide together if they would like to open this sharing to family and friends or if the class prefers to keep it closed and only share their work with other classmates.
COVID-19 Health and Safety
Masks will be optional for students, teaching artists, and teaching assistants for both indoor and outdoor classes. Masks will remain optional unless COVID-19 case numbers rise to put Wake County in the red (high) level, as defined by the CDC. Students, teaching artists, and teaching assistants will be notified upon arrival if masks are required. Regardless of mask requirements, the refund policy still applies.