The Playhouse offers education opportunities for all ages throughout the year. We nurture self-confidence and encourage students to develop their unique tools and a strong sense of commitment and team work. The possibilities for inspiration and fun learning are at your fingertips! Click ahead for current events and new opportunities!
Our School for the Arts class schedule offers options for both Youth (age 2-15) and Adults (18+), which are conducted during four sessions throughout the year. Our classes are affordable and taught by top theatre education professionals in the Southeastern Wisconsin region.
Read on to learn about our Class Schedules, or skip ahead for some informative FAQ's.
2010-2011 School for the Arts Class Schedule Now Available!
It's time for back to school...the School for the Arts, that is! We offer classes that teach kids of all ages how to express themselves using art, music, movement, and storytelling. Go to our Youth Classes page to learn more about our four seasonal sessions. Not only do we have your familiar favorites, like Musical Theatre, Fencing, and Improv, but we have some exciting NEW offerings as well!
This great (and free!) new program for area high school students provides classes, workshops, rehearsals, and performances facilitated by professional theatre artists. Explore your creativity during a season with the Sunset! Continue to our new page for more information!
F.A.Q's for Y.O.U!
Can I hear a little bit about The Sunset Playhouse?We love to talk about The Playhouse! Sunset Playhouse has been educating, entertaining, and inspiring since 1960! We've learned a few things over the years and we want to pass them on to you. Explore this website for a deeper look into our history and community involvement.
Are students in Sunset Playhouse School for The Arts classes expected to have lots of theatre experience?
No, indeed. The Sunset Playhouse offers a wide variety of performing arts classes for all ages and all interest levels taught by the area's top professional teaching artists. Your only requirement is an openness to learning and having fun!
When are Sunset Playhouse School for The Arts classes held?
We have four class sessions throughout the year, and special summer and spring break camps! (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Spring Break Camp and Summer Stars Camps, to be specific). Come back to this website for the latest information, or contact us.
Where are your classes held?
All our classes take place at our beautiful theatre facility in the heart of Elm Grove at 800 Elm Grove Road (it's also proudly called "Honorary Sunset Playhouse Way," which we're tickled about). We provide a safe, fun environment for learning that is intended to give participants firsthand knowledge of the nuts and bolts of theatre arts and a foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the arts.
What can my family expect from a Sunset Playhouse School for The Arts experience?
Respect, cooperation and commitment are the foundations for the experience we cherish at The Sunset Playhouse. We nurture self-confidence, encourage collaboration, and value each student who participates in our programs as a unique individual. Did we also mention that we like to laugh? Because we do!
Anything else I should know?
The Sunset Playhouse School for The Arts also produces a winning Children's Theatre series called bug in a rug theatre, an interactive theatre experience for the whole family targeted for children ages 2-8, (younger siblings are welcome, too). bug in a rug theatre is a casual and fun introduction to the performing arts where laughter and audience participation are strongly encouraged. Families are welcome to come dressed in pajamas, bring their blankets, pillows and stuffed animals and snuggle in for great times at all of our performances.
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