Denver Center for the Performing Arts — Child & Teen Acting
About
Denver Center for the Performing Arts — Child & Teen Acting Classes
The DCPA is Denver's flagship performing arts institution. Its Education division runs child and teen acting classes out of the Newman Center for Theatre Education downtown, serving students from age 3 through high school.
DCPA Youth Acting Programs
Courses cover acting, musical theatre, and technical theatre. Options include:
- Little Actors Club (ages 3-5)
- Acting Fundamentals (ages 6-12)
- Musical Theatre Workshop (teens)
- Teen Conservatory (advanced)
- Summer session intensives
What's Included
- Instruction by working theatre professionals
- Final showcase performance
- Studio space at Newman Center
- Pre-professional pathway for serious teens
Experience
Best for kids who want to train with Denver's top theatre educators. DCPA's youth alumni include working actors on stage and screen. Pricing is higher than community programs but the training level matches.