Teen Theatre Lab
Find Your Voice. Create Bold Work. Own the Stage.
Professional drama workshops for young performers in Ridgewood and Bergen County, NJ
Grades 7-9 | 8 Weeks | Small Groups
Spring 2026 Drama Workshops Now Enrolling!
Teen Lab
Wednesdays
4:15 - 5:15 pm
(max 12 students)
Why Grades 7-9?
We group grades 7-9 together intentionally. Ninth graders, having just transitioned to high school, benefit from stepping back into a leadership role where they can model creative courage and support younger students. For 7th and 8th graders, having older peers in the room creates natural mentorship and inspiration. This dynamic fosters a productive, confidence-building environment for everyone involved.
DID YOU KNOW?
Theatre training is one of the best preparations for college interviews. Drama students learn to communicate authentically, read body language, and respond in the moment—skills that give them a distinct edge in admissions.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
This is an 8-week intensive where you'll develop acting skills, work with scene partners, and create original performance work that reflects who you are and what you care about.
Contemporary scene study. Physical theatre. Voice work. Devising. The same techniques professional actors use to prepare for auditions and performances.
By the end of 8 weeks, you'll perform a showcase of scenes and physical theatre for your families - work you've created and shaped together.
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Physical warm-ups, voice work, ensemble building. Learn professional theatre vocabulary and start building trust with your scene partners.
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Dive into contemporary scenes and duologues. Explore character, objectives, and what it means to really connect with your scene partner.
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Create original physical theatre pieces. Use movement, tableaux, and rhythm to tell stories visually and emotionally.
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Combine your scene work and physical pieces into a cohesive showcase. Polish, rehearse, and perform for invited guests.
What makes this lab unique?
SMALL GROUPS
Limited to 12 students. You’ll get meaningful feedback, stage time, and personalized attention throughout the process.
PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES
Training based on methods used by working actors - the same approaches taught at professional drama schools and used in rehearsal rooms
CONTEMPORARY FOCUS
We work with scenes and material that feel relevant and accessible. Theatre that speaks to your life and experience.
YOUR CREATIVE VOICE
You’ll create original work alongside scripted scenes, exploring your own ideas and artistic choices in a collaborative environment.
Everything You Need to Know
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We run two types of courses, one for students in grades 3-6), and one for grades 7 -9.
No experience necessary — we welcome everyone from first-timers to budding performers!
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Parish Hall
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
169 Fairmount Rd, Ridgewood, NJ
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Comfortable clothes for movement, water bottle, and an open mind!
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We keep groups small (maximum 16 / 12 for teens) for personalized attention and meaningful collaboration.
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We understand life happens! While we can't offer makeups between different sessions due to the ensemble nature of devised theatre, we'll keep your child caught up and involved.
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Perfect! Our supportive, theatre game-based approach helps even the shyest students find their confidence.
Many of our most reserved students surprise themselves!
Learn from a Professional
I'm a Guildhall School of Music and Drama graduate with 18 years of professional acting experience, including roles in 9-1-1, Kung Fu, Allegiance, and the Emmy-winning Black Mirror episode "San Junipero."
Drama made all the difference for me. When I was being bullied in my tween years, theatre became my safe space — where I found confidence, community, and essential life skills that shaped my career and life.
I believe drama education develops collaboration, confidence, empathy, and leadership — qualities that help young people thrive in every aspect of life, not just the arts.
Gavin Stenhouse at Hollyshorts Film Festival 2025, for the film Key of Genius
Ready to Begin Their Theatre Journey?
Limited spots available - register early to secure your preferred session