Dramatic Academy
About Dramatic Academy
For 30 years Penobscot Theatre Company’s Dramatic Academy has inspired a life-long passion for theatre in the heart of Maine. During our history, DA at PTC has reached students of all ages through classes, camps, in-school workshops, and student matinees. Thousands of Maine Families have enjoyed youth performances, classes led by theater professionals and gained invaluable life experiences. Dramatic Academy at PTC offers inspiring arts education year-round, with classes and camps available for everyone in your family.
We’re DA at PTC and we can’t wait to create with you!”
All Current Offerings
Directing: Preparation, Analysis, Collaboration with Jonathan Berry
Ages: 18 and up
Sundays 6pm-9pm at 131 Main Street
Dates: 1/12/25 - 2/16/25 (6 weeks)
It Takes Two – Improv with Jen Shepard
Ages: 18 and up
Saturdays 10am-12:30pm at 131 Main Street
Dates: 1/18/25 - 3/8/25 (8 weeks)
Tiny Thespians: Exploring Seuss
Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30pm-4pm at 51A Main Street
Dates: 2/4/25 - 4/5/25 (8 weeks)
Performance: Saturday, April 5th
Homeschool Troupe
Ages: 7-15
Fridays 10am-12:30pm
Dates: 1/31/25 - 5/16/25
Performance: Friday, May 16 51A Main Street
Arts ‘N’ Kids at PTC
We use performing arts to engage children in activities that can increase self-confidence, self-esteem, focus, and concentration.
Shakespeare in Schools
Shakespeare in Schools is designed to bring Shakespeare into classrooms as a performance activity.
Page to Stage
Page to Stage, PTC’s Dramatic Academy readers theater class, is an ideal fit for young students in the Bangor School District
Private Voice Lessons
Ages: 7 and up
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (as available) at 51A Main Street
September through January
Tuition: $1,000/Semester ($200/month)
Instructor: Robert Laraway
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