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
April Vacation Camp
Grades: 2nd through 8th
Monday through Friday 10am-3pm
Dates: 4/21 - 4/25
Shrek the Musical
Grades: Rising 3rd through 12th
Monday through Friday 9am-4pm
Dates: 6/23/25-7/27 (5 weeks)
Performances: Friday, July 25th, Saturday, July 26th & Sunday, July 27th
Instructors: Nellie Kelly, Rob Laraway & Rubie Kollman
Tech Track
Grades: Rising 6th through 12th
Monday - Friday 11am-4pm
Dates: 7/7/25 - 7/27/25
Performances: July 26 - 28 at the Bangor Opera House
Instructors: Production Team for Shrek the Musical
Camp Maximum: 15 Campers
Tiny Thespians: Fairy Tale Creatures
Grades: Rising Pre-K through 2nd*
*any age questions, please reach out to our education staff (education@penobscottheatre.org)
Monday through Friday 10am-12pm
Dates: 7/21/25-7/25/25
Performance: Saturday July 26th at the Bangor Opera House
Instructor: Kacie Gerow
Camp Maximum: 10 Campers
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
PTC Communicates
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