Registration is now open for GVT’s After-School Drama Classes. These classes provide opportunities for students to learn life skills through theatre including empathy, public speaking, understanding and implementing communication theory and principles, critical thinking, effective problem solving, collaboration, and imagination. Students will explore these skills through creative play, monologues, scenes, storytelling, and ensemble building.
Classes begin the week of Sept. 8 and end the week of Nov. 17. Classes meet once a week throughout the semester in the Ed Wing of GVT. Fall 2025 registration closes Sept. 3.
Tots (K-3rd Grade) meets on Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. In our Tots class, we explore storytelling, music, and dance through games, readings, and improvisations. Tots might spend a class living out their favorite books, hiding from nefarious night guards in a haunted museum, or ducking out of the path of a silly beast. No matter what we get up to, the focus is always on building skills and fostering imagination.
Tweens (4th-6th Grade) meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Tweens classes are centered around cultivating growth in skills like adaptability, vocal and physical awareness, time management, and creative problem solving. Students in our Tweens class gain a greater understanding of working with monologues, improvised scenes, and more with hands-on exploration of theatre.
Teens (7th-12th Grade) meets Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. GVT’s Teens class is an open space for students wanting to learn more about theatre and performance. By building skills in vocal and physical awareness, improvisation, and collaboration, students are able to express themselves through games, creative exploration, and a variety of theatre techniques.
Conservatory (8th-12th Grade – Audition Only) meets Tuesdays from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. The Conservatory class is an advanced exploration of the multifaceted world of theatre. Ideal for passionate theatre enthusiasts, this course dives into various areas, such as a variety of acting techniques, the rich history of theatre, and the dynamic landscape of today’s theatre industry. Admission for this 2-hour long class is by audition, ensuring a dedicated and talented cohort. The max capacity for the conservatory is 14 students.
