Lake Worth Playhouse

About

Acting classes at Lake Worth Playhouse cover everything from musical theatre and improv to audition prep and scene work. The community theater runs programs in their historic Art Deco building, with instructors teaching both fundamental performance skills and advanced techniques. Kids ages 7-17 can choose from Musical Theatre Kids, Improv for Kids, Audition Prep for Young Performers, or InterACTions which focuses on character development through physicality and voice. All classes end with a showcase where your kid performs what they've learned for families.

Year round programming includes award winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children's shows, international ballets and operas in cinema, live concert series and alternative programming.In addition to its main stage th

Programs (9)

• Improv for Kids

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  Ages 17–17· Monday, Friday· Evening· Paid

  Lake Worth Playhouse's Improv for Kids program is a fun way for kids to build confidence and creativity through improvisation games and exercises. Classes meet on Monday and Friday evenings, giving families flexible scheduling options. At just $20 per month, it's an affordable way to let your kid explore comedy, quick thinking, and collaboration in a supportive theater environment. This program is backed by Lake Worth Playhouse's reputation for quality arts programming, so you know your kid is learning from people who really know theater.

• Classes for Kids

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  Ages 17–17· Monday, Friday· Evening· Paid

  Lake Worth Playhouse offers Classes for Kids that give children a chance to get involved with theater and the performing arts in a supportive, instructional environment. The program runs on Monday and Friday evenings throughout the year, so there's flexibility to fit classes into your family's schedule. Classes are just $20 per month, making it an affordable way for kids to explore performance and creativity. This is a great option if your child is interested in drama, dance, or any aspect of putting on a show, and you'll have the bonus of knowing they're learning from instructors at a playhouse that's known for its award-winning productions and deep involvement in the local community.

• Musical Theatre Kids

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  Ages 7–14· Thursday· Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  Kids explore all elements of musical theatre performance, working on character motivation, vocal technique, and choreography to bring music to life. This 13-week class for ages 7-14 runs for 90 minutes each session. The program culminates in a showcase performance open to families.

• InterACTions

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  Ages 11–17· Monday· Evening· Paid

  Kids work on both internal and external acting methods through targeted exercises and scene work, learning to create characters through physicality, voice, and imagining their character's inner life. This 12-week class is designed for ages 11-17 and welcomes both new and experienced young actors. The session ends with a showcase performance for families.

• Events Schedule

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  Ages 17–17· Monday, Friday· Evening· Paid

  Lake Worth Playhouse puts on an incredible variety of shows throughout the year — we're talking musicals, comedies, dramas, ballets, operas, and concerts, plus special kids' performances that actually hold children's attention. They've got multiple performance spaces including their main stage and smaller studio theaters, so there's always something happening and you get that real theater experience without traveling far. They run events on evenings throughout the week, which makes it easy to fit into a family schedule. Shows are paid admission (typically around $20), so it's an affordable way to introduce your kids to live theater and the arts in a real community setting. What really sets them apart is that they're doing area premieres and Broadway favorites alongside their own productions, so it never feels like the same old thing.

• Improv for Kids

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  Ages 7–14· Wednesday· Evening· Paid

  Kids create characters, stories, and scenes through theater games and exercises that use imagination and creativity. This 12-week class for ages 7-14 focuses on finding your voice on stage, building characters, and working as a team while getting over stage fright. The session ends with a showcase performance for families.

• Audition Prep for Young Performers

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  Ages 7–14· Wednesday· Afternoon· Paid

  Kids learn the complete audition process from slate to callback, building confidence through song and monologue repertoire, dance calls, cold reads, and mock auditions with personalized feedback. This 12-week class covers ages 7-14 and focuses on presenting yourself with polish in any audition setting. Sessions culminate in a showcase with personalized feedback techniques.

• Musical Theatre Kids

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  Ages 17–17· Monday, Friday· Evening· Paid

  Musical Theatre Kids at Lake Worth Playhouse is a performance-based program where young performers learn acting, singing, and dancing while working toward actual stage productions. The program runs year-round on Monday and Friday evenings, giving kids regular opportunities to build their skills and perform in everything from Broadway favorites to original works. It's designed for kids who love performing and want hands-on experience in a real theatre setting, whether they're just starting out or already have some experience. The program costs $20 per month to participate, making it an affordable way to get involved in live theatre. Lake Worth Playhouse is known throughout the area for producing quality shows and bringing all kinds of stories to the stage, so your kid won't just be learning theatre skills — they'll be part of an actual working theatre community.

• Classes for Adults

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  Ages 17–17· Monday, Friday· Evening· Paid

  Lake Worth Playhouse offers a Beginning Tap class for adults 18 and up who want to learn tap dancing from scratch. You'll work on fundamental tap technique like basic steps, balance, weight shifts, and how to string moves together smoothly, plus learn the hand and arm movements that go with each step. The class runs on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for 12 weeks, and you can commit to a full monthly session for $60 or just drop in for $20 per class if you want to try it out first. The instructor, Joanne DePrizio, focuses on building both your dancing skills and your memory for the sequences, so you're really learning to dance, not just going through the motions.