FALL 2025:
Sept 29th - Dec 11th, 2025
SPRING 2026:
Jan 26th - April 8th, 2026

Important information:

• Early Bird Discount (15% off) is now available through July 18th! Use code EARLYBIRD at checkout for 15% off most classes!

• Rising Star Discount! When you register for a theatre class and a dance class, you get 20% off the full tuition. You must call to get this discount.

• Discounts cannot be combined and do not apply to Student Productions, Private Lessons, College Bound, or Adult Classes. Discounts only apply to Theatre Playground (Kindergarten) if registering for more than one session. Discounts cannot be applied to a completed purchase.

• Private Voice Lessons will open for registration on a future date. We cannot reserve voice slots at this time.

Understanding Class Levels

Our class levels are based on grade, not experience. This helps group children by age and developmental stage rather than prior exposure.

• Level 1: Grades 1–2

• Level 2: Grades 3–5

• Level 3: Grades 6–8

• Level 4: Grades 9–12

Some classes are unleveled, meaning they don’t follow the standard level groupings. These may include students from a single grade or a wider range of grades, depending on the class goals and structure.

Understanding Class Levels

Our class levels are based on grade, not experience. This helps group children by age and developmental stage rather than prior exposure.

• Level 1: Grades 1–2

• Level 2: Grades 3–5

• Level 3: Grades 6–8

• Level 4: Grades 9–12

Some classes are unleveled, meaning they don’t follow the standard level groupings. These may include students from a single grade or a wider range of grades, depending on the class goals and structure.

Theatre Playground
Kindergarten

This class allows young actors to take their first steps into performing in a low-pressure, safe environment that will empower them to use their voices and bodies to communicate from center stage. Using children’s stories ranging from familiar fairy tales to modern day youth literature, your child will learn the basics of presenting for an audience, improvising, and acting in character. A fun acting class tailored to young school-aged children where kids will work on classroom skills such as following directions, listening, and working with others in a fun and creative way. Each session meets 5 times.

Mondays 4:15-5:00

FALL TERM
Session 1: Sept 29 - Oct 27
Session 2: Nov 3 - Dec 8; No class Nov 24

SPRING TERM
Session 1: Jan 26 - Mar 2; No class Feb 16
Session 2: Mar 9 - Apr 6

Tuition: $185/session

Musical Theatre
Grades 1-2 & Grades 3-5

Young performers acquire the skills that will become the foundation for performing in plays and musicals including learning Broadway songs, performing musical and non-musical scenes, and through other solo and ensemble material. Develop a solid acting foundation through character development, improv skills, vocal technique, and staging in this Broadway-bound performance class. 

Musical Theatre 1 (Grades 1-2)
Wednesdays 4:30-5:25

Musical Theatre 2 (Grades 3-5)
Mondays 4:30-5:25
OR
Wednesdays 4:30-5:25

Tuition: $495/term

Musical Theatre Intensive
Grades 6-8

A class to become the ultimate triple threat! Students will receive the best training in musical theatre and acting techniques through advanced character building and scene & song examination. A portion of the class will also be dedicated to learning proper audition etiquette and skills you didn’t know directors looked for. This is a perfect class for aspiring actors who are ready to take their acting and musical abilities to the next level. We highly recommend students take an MTC dance class in tandem with this class.

Musical Theatre Intensive 3
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00

Tuition: $675/term

Acting & Improv
Grades 3-5

Students explore acting techniques and build a solid foundation through short scenes, monologues, and acting exercises. To complement this, improvisation games are used to help develop actors’ comfortability on stage, quick thinking skills, and ability to work as a team. By portraying different characters in all kinds of situations, students discover the power of a creative imagination and develop the confidence and enthusiasm being a skilled actor requires.

Acting & Improv 2 (Grades 3-5)
Tuesdays 4:30-5:25

Tuition: $495/term

Improvisation
Grades 6-8

A class where kids can freely let their creativity and imagination soar! Learn the fundamentals of improvisation techniques through games, exercises, and activities that focus on getting students comfortable on stage, sharpening their wit, and working as a team. Whether you want to become master improviser, a stronger actor, or just hope to make your friends laugh, then this is the class for you!

Improv 3 (Grades 6-8)
Mondays 5:30-7:00

Tuition: $675/term

Acting for Film & TV
Grades 5-8

The Film & TV classes teach specific techniques of on-camera performance including acting in commercials, soaps, television series and films by working on-camera each week. Students learn all the steps to a successful film or television audition, including how to improvise, prepare text, memorize quickly and interview well. In addition, students learn the different techniques for commercials, film and television and the difference between live and filmed auditions. 

Wednesdays 5:30-7:00

Tuition: $675/term

Advanced Acting: Acting for High School Students
Grades 9-12

In this upper level class, students will learn acting techniques through advanced character building and scene examination. This class is included in the College Bound Program’s Sophomore/Junior Package and therefore broadens students minds to acting outside of high school in teaching audition etiquette, how to have a good audition, and more. This class is perfect for students who are looking to make acting not just something they do for fun, but something they want to do in the future!
Note: If your child is registered for the College Bound Program they may be automatically placed in this class.

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 (may be extended to 8:00)
Tuition: $675/term

Understanding Class Levels

Our class levels are based on grade, not experience. This helps group children by age and developmental stage rather than prior exposure.

• Level 1: Grades 1–2

• Level 2: Grades 3–5

• Level 3: Grades 6–8

• Level 4: Grades 9–12

Some classes are unleveled, meaning they don’t follow the standard level groupings. These may include students from a single grade or a wider range of grades, depending on the class goals and structure.

Musical Theatre Jazz
Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8

Designed to ignite your passion for dance and theatre, this class offers an exciting experience for both beginner and intermediate dancers. Immerse yourself in the world of Broadway as we explore the fusion of jazz technique and theatrical storytelling. With dynamic choreography, you'll learn to embody characters, express emotions, and bring the magic of musical theatre to life through dance. No matter your age, this class will unleash your star power and take your performance skills to new heights.

Musical Theatre Jazz 2 (Grades 3-5)
Mondays 5:30-6:30
or
Wednesday 5:30-6:30

Musical Theatre Jazz 3 (Grades 6-8)
Mondays 7:00-8:00

Tuition: $395/term

Tap Dancing
Grades 6-12

Make some noise and tap your way to center stage! Whether you’ve tapped before or have never tapped at all this is a great class for both beginner and intermediate tappers. From the classic styles of the past to the innovative techniques of the present, this will be an unforgettable class where your feet become instruments of expression, and the stage becomes your playground. Students must have their own tap shoes.

Tuesdays 7:00-8:00

Tuition: $395/term

Class “levels” represent age group, not skill.

Private Voice 

REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN FOR VOICE LESSONS YET

For the serious young musical theatre singer, MTC offers private study in voice. Students develop a solid vocal technique specifically focused on the requirements for healthy singing in the musical theatre including vocal production, breathing, healthy belting for women, appropriate musical theatre repertoire and audition techniques. 

Lessons are once a week at the same day and time every week. Please see our Policy page for information on missed or cancelled lessons.

PLEASE CALL (203-454-3883) OR EMAIL (admin@musictheatreofct.com) TO SCHEDULE A LESSON DAY AND TIME BEFORE REGISTERING ONLINE!

Lessons with Tracey Marble
Grades 5 and up

Lessons with Elissa DeMaria
Grades 4 and up

Tuition:
Full Year (20 lessons)- $1,400
Half Year (10 lessons)- $750

Student Production Prerequisites: 

• Students must be in second grade or above

• Students in Grades 2-5 must have completed at least two fall or spring terms at MTC or receive director approval.

• Students must be currently registered in a class to participate in a production