Acting Classes & Drama Lessons in NJ (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)

PTW’s Acting Classes and Drama Lessons are designed to engage the young actor in the NOW. In our acting classes and drama lessons, students use their imagination to ground themselves in character, expand their senses while using the space, and dig deep into the circumstances that the character must live. In the classes, students learn to build their work from the inside out by asking the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of a character, and learn to seek out the truest expression and life of that person. Elements of Meisner, Adler and other schools of acting and drama pedagogy are applied in age-appropriate ways to give students a firm grounding in various disciplines of acting and drama technique.

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 ACTING CLASSES & DRAMA LESSONS IN NJ

  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
“You’d think like with an acting school there would be a lot of competition. But I was really surprised when I came here because everyone is so close and you work together and really, really honestly help each other.”
-Jessica H., Westfield, NJ
16-year-old PTW Student
“How has PTW helped me? I am a lot more comfortable as a performer, especially in acting.”
-Hannah R., West Caldwell, NJ
13-year-old PTW Student
“I have so many great teachers in the acting classes. They all bring so many different qualities to the class that make it special.”
-Jenny O., Clark, NJ
15-year-old PTW Student
“I feel welcomed at PTW.”
-Tiana H., Somerset, NJ
10-year-old PTW Student
“The talent of the teachers here is amazing. it’s an honor to work with them. They give such individual attention, it’s great.”
-Jennifer K., South Orange, NJ
12-year-old PTW Student
“The environment is special. You can’t find this support just anywhere. The teachers, staff and students all make this studio one of a kind.”
-Jessica W., Basking Ridge, NJ
18-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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