StageCoach Theatre Company offers after school classes in the performing arts to students ages 5 – 19.
Classes are primarily 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.
There is a $5.95 processing fee for each registration. This will automatically be added to your shopping cart at checkout. Prices given are for the full run of the class for the semester for dates shown.
Please read the Class Cancellation Policy here.
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 and $45 for a 1.5 hour trial class. Trial classes are not available for camps held during the school year.
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 If the REGISTER button is no longer active, just contact us to be given a new link.
Scholarships are available through the StageCoach Playhouse for the Arts.
After School Classes – Winter/Spring 2025
Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:00pm Seussical KIDS SHOW TEAM (ages 5 - 12)
For our youngest performers who are looking for a challenge! This rehearsal-based class offers more advanced training in acting, singing, and dancing, working towards a musical production of “Seussical KIDS.” Students will dive into all aspects of the rehearsal process – from refining vocal and dance technique, to exercises in character development and mastering stage presence. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime). Young performers will be excited to portray the characters from the popular Dr. Seuss books.
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/Instructor: Megan Greene
Assistant Director/Instructor: Ava Peach
Class-Style Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Classes begin on Wednesday, January 15.
No classes on Jan 20, 27, 29, Feb 17.
Tech Rehearsals: March 17, 19, 24 and 26 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Performances: Friday, March 28 at 7:00pm. Saturday, March 29 at 12:00 noon and 3:00pm. Sunday, March 30 at 12:00 noon and 3:00pm.
$500 + $5.95 service fee (includes 2 free tickets to a show)
Register here.
Seussical 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 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 quarterly show. If you show promise, you can practice with us until you’re ready to run with the troupe.
T-Shirt Fee – only buy this is you have been approved to join the team.
Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00pm An Inspector Calls Teen Play SHOW TEAM (ages 13-19)
🎭 Teen Play Auditions: An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestly 🎭
Are you ready to step into a world of mystery, intrigue, and moral reckoning? Auditions are now open for teen actors to join the cast of An Inspector Calls, a gripping drama set in an English industrial city.
The story unfolds when a young girl’s tragic suicide sparks a routine inquiry into a seemingly respectable British family. As Inspector Goole questions each family member, hidden secrets and dark truths are revealed, unraveling their facade of unity and respectability. What begins as a cordial evening quickly descends into tension, distrust, and self-examination. But the biggest twist? The inspector may not be who he claims to be, and the final moments will leave you questioning everything.
📅 Audition Dates: February 1 from 12:00 noon – 3:00pm
📍 Location: StageCoach Theatre Studio, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suite 240, Ashburn, VA 20147
🔗 Open to teens aged 13 – 18. No experience required—just a passion for storytelling!
This is your chance to be part of a powerful production that challenges both the characters and the audience to confront the consequences of their actions.
Sign up for auditions today and bring this timeless classic to life! Complete the audition form and set an audition time. Set aside February 2 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon for callbacks.
REHEARSALS: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00pm (February 5 – April 9. No rehearsal on March 24 or March 26. Rehearsals on LCPS student holidays TBD based on cast/crew availability.)
TECH REHEARSALS: Monday-Friday, 7:00 – 10:00pm (April 21 – May 1)
PERFORMANCES: May 2 (7:00pm), 3 (2:00pm and 7:00pm), and 4 (7:00pm)
TUITION: An Inspector Calls is part of our student leadership program. The cost to participate in the cast is $150. This helps cover technical costs such as sets pieces, costumes, and props. All cast members will receive two complimentary tickets to a performance of your choice ($44 value). 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.
AN INSPECTOR CALLS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Tuesday 5:00pm Jr Musical Theatre (ages 5 - 8)
Join this class to learn to sing, act, and creatively move! Through games, exercises, and rehearsing for our final performance, this class will work on the attributes of singing, stage presence, and scene work, all while preparing a cabaret-style musical performance that will be presented at our class showcase.
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Tuesday 5:30pm Advanced Acting (ages 10 - 18) - by invitation or audition
By invitation or audition only.
This class will benefit students who are truly interested in improving their performance and/or becoming a professional actor. Students must either have extensive theater experience or prior approval from the instructor. Students will practice “cold reads,” auditions, Shakespeare, and ensemble acting. It will include peer critiques, scene work, and character acting (creating characters other than themselves) among like-minded and similarly-talented students.
Register here – only AFTER you have been given approval by the instructor
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00pm Oliver Jr. Youth Musical SHOW TEAM (ages 8 - 14)
Lionel Bart’s Oliver! JR.
Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
🎭 Auditions Open for Oliver! JR. – A Timeless Tale Brought to Life! 🎶
Are you ready to step into the streets of Victorian England and bring a classic story to the stage? Join us for auditions for Oliver! JR., the Broadway Junior adaptation of Lionel Bart’s Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, based on Charles Dickens’ beloved novel Oliver Twist.
🌟 About the Show:
Follow Oliver, a resilient young orphan, on his journey from the harsh workhouses of Victorian England to the bustling streets of London. Along the way, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters—from the cunning Fagin and his band of pickpockets to the kind-hearted Nancy and the menacing Bill Sikes. Will Oliver find the family and love he’s been searching for, or will the shadows of the city pull him back?
📅 Audition Dates: January 12 from 12:00 noon – 4:00pm
📍 Location: StageCoach Theatre Studio, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suite 240, Ashburn, VA 20147
👫 Open to performers ages 8 – 14. No experience needed—just a love for theatre and storytelling!
With memorable songs like “Consider Yourself,” “Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where Is Love?” this is your chance to be part of a true theatrical masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
🎟️ Sign up for auditions today and be part of this heartwarming and exciting musical adventure! Complete the audition form and set an audition time. Set aside January 18 from 2:00 – 5:00pm for callbacks.
REHEARSALS will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm February – April. (No rehearsal the week of March 24th and on LCPS student holidays). Not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals. An in-depth rehearsal schedule will be shared after casting.
TECH REHEARSALS will be held April 28 – May 1 (5:00 – 7:00pm) and May 5 – 8 (5:00 – 8:00pm). Absences from tech rehearsals are not permitted.
PERFORMANCES will be May 10 (2:00pm and 7:00pm), 16 (7:00pm), 17 (2:00pm and 7:00pm), and 18 (2:00pm). Actors are expected to arrive at the theater two hours prior to showtime. We will hold a mandatory pickup rehearsal on Thursday May 15th from 5:00 – 8:00pm.
TUITION: Oliver! Jr. is part of our educational theatre program. The cost to participate in the cast is $600. This covers all classes and rehearsals, two tickets to a performance of your choice, and participation in any special workshops or master classes offered during the rehearsal period. 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.
Wednesday 5:00pm Youth Acting and Improv (ages 6 - 12)
The most fun an actor can have! Learn the basics of improvisational theatre and acting all rolled into one. This class will help you with teamwork, spontaneity, and creativity. You’ll get to play some of the most fun and well-known improv comedy games and practice acting scenes. An actor that can improv a scene is fearless!
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Wednesday 6:00pm Teen Acting and Improv (ages 13+)
This class offers actors a robust set of tools to strengthen their craft, starting with foundational skills like confidence, projection, articulation, and move into mood shifts, inflection, and follow-through. We’ll also cover essential techniques for script analysis, memorization, and character creation. Adding to the excitement, we’ll explore the basics of improvisational theatre, focusing on teamwork, spontaneity, and creativity. You’ll get hands-on experience with some of the most fun and popular improv comedy games. An actor who can improvise is fearless, and with a well-rounded set of skills, you’ll be ready for any stage!
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Thursday 5:00pm Youth Musical Theatre (ages 8 - 12)
Join this class to learn to sing, act, and creatively move! Through games, exercises, and rehearsing for our final performance, this class will work on the attributes of singing, stage presence, and scene work, all while preparing a cabaret-style musical performance that will be presented at our class showcase.
Register now!
Thursday 6:00pm Teen Musical Theatre (ages 12+)
Join this class to learn to sing, act, and creatively move! Through games, exercises, and rehearsing for our final performance, this class will work on the attributes of singing, stage presence, and scene work, all while preparing a cabaret-style musical performance that will be presented at our class showcase.
Register here.
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