After School Theatre Classes
StageCoach Theatre Company offers after school classes in the performing arts to students ages 5 – 19.
Classes are held at StageCoach Theatre, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suite 240, Ashburn, VA 20147.
These are highly interACTive and fun classes taught by seasoned professionals who still work in the theatre industry. Hone your skills in improv, musical theatre, and acting. Strengthen your acting skills by participating in theatre production.
Prices given are for the full run of the class for the semester for dates shown. Trial classes are available ONLY IF a class has already met its minimum number of students. Cost is $30 for a 1-hour trial class. Trial classes are not available for camps held during the school year or in the summer.
We will allow late registration for most classes until mid-semester. If the REGISTER button is no longer active, just contact us to be given a new link.
After School Classes – NEW Spring 2026 Classes are open for registration.
Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30pm Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS SHOW TEAM (ages 5 - 12)
Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and Terry Gilkyson
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Based on the Screenplay by Larry Clemmons
Based on the Novel The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling & the Disney film
The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.
Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.
Ages 5-12 (The class will include an audition process, but all participants will have a featured role in the show.) No Audition is required to join the class.
Producer: Torie Dunlap
Director: Alecia Nault
Class-Style Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Classes begin on Monday, January 5.
No class January 19 and February 16.
Tech Rehearsals: March 9, 10, 11 & 12 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
Performances March 13 at 7:00pm
March 14 and 15 at 12:00 noon and 3:00pm.
$600 + service fee (includes 2 free tickets to a show)
Register here.
Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Monday 5:30pm Banditos Improv SHOW TEAM (ages 13+) by invitation or audition
By Audition or Invitation Only
The Banditos are an elite group of improvisational comedians, age 13-18, who practice once a week at StageCoach. Everyone is welcome to come play with us and see if you have what it takes to be a part of the StageCoach Banditos show each semester. If you show promise, you can practice with us until you’re ready to run with the troupe.
Register here – only AFTER you have been given permission to join the troupe.
T-Shirt Fee – only buy this if you have been approved to join the team.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00pm SHOW TEAM for Drowsy Chaperone Jr (ages 8 - 14)
Musical Show Team Auditions: Drowsy Chaperon JR
A man shares with the audience his favorite record – the 1928 musical The Drowsy Chaperone. As he plays the record, the show comes to life in his apartment. Mix in two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and a sleepy chaperone, and you have the ingredients for a show that will have everyone laughing.
Auditions: January 10 from 3:00 – 5:00pm and January 11 from 12:00 noon – 3:30pm at StageCoach Theatre, 20937 Ashburn Rd, Suite 240, Ashburn, VA 20147
Sign up for an audition slot here. In-person auditions are strongly preferred, but we can accept a video audition if you have an unavoidable conflict. Video auditions can be emailed to Torie and are due by end of day Friday, January 16. Torie’s contact information is on the Sign-Up Genius.
Complete the audition form prior to the auditions.
Auditions are open to ages 8 – 14.
Callbacks: January 16 – 17 time to be determined
TIME COMMITMENT:
Weekly Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm (January 27 – April 22)
Extra rehearsal days: April 20 and 22 (small group work)
Camp-Day Rehearsals: April 10 from 9:00 – 3:00pm
Tech Rehearsals: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00pm (April 27 – May 7)
Pick-up Rehearsal: May 14 5:00 – 8:00pm
Performances: May 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:00pm
May 9, 17 at 2:00pm
TUITION: Drowsy Chaperone JR is part of our educational theatre program. The cost to participate in the cast is $700. This covers all rehearsal class hours, two tickets to a performance of your choice, and participation in any special workshops or master classes offered during Spring 2025. We never want finances to be a barrier to participation in our programs – scholarships are available via application through the StageCoach Playhouse For The Arts.
Drowsy Chaperone JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Wednesday 5:00pm Youth Acting (ages 8 - 12)
Youth Acting (ages 8 – 12)
The more tools in the actor’s “bag of tricks”, the stronger the actor. This class starts with the basics tools including confidence, projection, articulation, body awareness, and concurring stage fright. Then we get into the “scalpels” of acting with mood-shifts, emotional intelligence, inflection, and follow-through. There will also be tips for script analysis, memorization, and creating a memorable character. Students can expect to work on both monologues and scene work in this class.
Register here.
NEW! Wednesday 6:00pm Teen Acting (ages 13-18)
Teen Acting (ages 13-18)
Beginner/Intermediate Teen Acting is designed for teens looking to build or refine their acting skills in a supportive, creative environment. Students explore character development, scene work, and improvisation while learning techniques to strengthen their focus, confidence, and emotional expression. Whether they’re brand new or have some experience, actors will grow their craft through active collaboration and thoughtful feedback.
Instructor: Benjamin Cudmore
Venue: StageCoach Theatre, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suite 240, Ashburn, VA 20147
A minimum of 4 students is required to run this class. Maximum of 15 students.
Open to ages 13-18.
Classes meet weekly on Wednesday from 6:00 – 7:00pm starting February 11.
No class on April 1
Showcase will be held on Saturday, May 16th at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn. More details with the exact time will be sent out to all students. All students must be available for the showcase.
$400 + ticketing fee
Register here.
Thursday 5:00pm Youth Musical Theatre (ages 8 - 12)
Youth Musical Theatre (ages 8 – 12)
Youth Musical Theatre is designed for students who are ready to develop their skills in singing, dancing, and acting. With a mix of energetic activities and group-focused learning, students gain confidence, technique, and storytelling ability. Collaboration, communication, and teamwork remain central as they work together to bring musical theatre pieces to life.
Showcase will be held on Saturday, May 16th at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn. More details with the exact time will be sent out to all students. All students must be available for the showcase.
Register now!
Please read the Class Cancellation Policy here.
We also offer private coaching. Click here for more details.
EK4KIDS Partnership Program
We are thrilled to partner with EK4KIDS to offer transportation options for our after-school classes. You can arrange for secure transportation to pick up your children from school and bring them to the theater for classes. You can even arrange to have them taken home afterwards.
