If acting is your thing\, you\’ll absolutely love the acting classes at the PTW Broadway Theatre Summer Camp! Students learn a wide range of styles of acting\, and the acting classes are always fun and inspiring -- and you\’ll be learning your craft at the same time!

PTW’s Acting Classes & Drama Lessons for Teenagers are designed to challenge the young actor to go beyond the “stage and the page”, and build truth. Our acting classes and drama lessons for teenagers purposefully introduce young actors to deeper and more challenging roles, scene work and preparation. Our teenager acting classes give the young actor a chance to explore his or her range in a safe and caring environment where each actor can contribute his or her talent in a powerful and moving way that will teach them to create a company.

Students are carefully placed in a class appropriate to their age, level and experience. Private acting and drama lessons are also available.

The PTW Difference

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE PTW FOR TWEENS, TEENS & TEENAGERS ACTING CLASSES & DRAMA LESSONS

  1. Our expert, caring faculty (More)
  2. Our long 28-year history and track record of student successes (More)
  3. Our fun, positive, non-competitive atmosphere that provides the environment for building self-esteem and life-long friendships (More)
  4. Our curriculum and teaching practices grounded in educational principals to maximize learning and success at every level (More)
  5. Our small class sizes with individual attention to every student (More)
  6. Our careful attention to placing students in classes that match their age AND level (More)
  7. Our wide variety of course selection, with expert teachers in each area, enables students to receive a comprehensive performing arts education “under one roof” (More)
  8. Our varied and frequent performance opportunities (More)
  9. Our detailed attention to audition preparation and preparation for college and beyond. (More)
  10. Our flexible payment plans tailored to individual financial needs (More)
  11. Our connections with key agents and managers in the business (More)
  12. Our warm environment and artistic community that becomes our students’ “theatre home” for life (More)

Performers Theatre Workshop, located in Maplewood, New Jersey, is one of NJ and NY’s leading performing arts school. Students, ages three to adult can take a variety of classes in all performing arts areas, and proceed at their own pace. PTW’s expert and caring teachers offer indivdual attention to all students. At PTW, there is an enormous sense of community as well as a respect for the individual, which nurtures the young artist and prepares him or her for life on or off the stage.
Student & Parent Reviews
“I know that they take kids that are in the business, and they take kids that just want to do this for fun. What's nice about PTW is that you're doing what you love to do and you're with other kids who enjoy doing it also, and there's no pressure. No one is expecting anything from you except that you have a smile on your face and that you're having a good time. That's what makes it really nice.”
-Barbara Z., Millburn, NJ
PTW Parent
“I don't want to act just because I want to be famous and stuff. Acting brings me joy. I love to act. It's just in my blood. I like dancing and singing and acting. All those things do different things for you, and it's just all so wonderful."
-Elizabeth H., Chatham, NJ
PTW Student
“At PTW I’ve learned how to have better stage confidence and how to feel more confident in front of people in general.”
-Victoria P., Millburn, NJ
15-year-old PTW Student
“Teachers at PTW give you the specific attention you need.”
-Jen K., South Orange, NJ
10-year-old PTW Student
“I love that they combine camaraderie along with their classes, so the kids all support one another as well as form friendships while they learn the skills they need for the stage.”
-Michelle H., Millburn, NJ
PTW Parent
“PTW is a great place to learn, improve and do what you love. There are so many opportunities here, and they not only help you improve as a performer, it also helps your confidence and self esteem.”
-Jennifer K., South Orange, NJ
12-year-old PTW Student
Class Offerings
  • Acting Classes - Theatre Acting / Monologue Preparation / TV
  • Acting For Television & Film / Comedy & Improv
  • Dancing Classes - Hip Hop / Jazz / Modern / Ballet / Tap
  • Singing Classes - Broadway / Pop / Classical / Rock
  • Voice Private Lessons
  • Guitar Private Lessons
  • Piano Private Lessons
  • Glee - Perform Songs from the Hit TV Show
  • NYC Broadway Showcase for agents, managers and casting directors
  • Lots of performing opportunities

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Our Mission

PTW’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of performing arts education to students of all ages and abilities, and to foster individual growth in a caring, supportive artistic community.
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