Theater classes
First Sunday Drop-In Improv
Every first Sunday in 2025 except January
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Say “yes, and …” to the magic of improv with fun drop-in classes for adults! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, you’ll have fun thinking on your feet, exercising your wits, and spinning tales in these fun-filled sessions. Come just once, come every month … no matter what fits your schedule, we guarantee a hilariously good time!
Free, but advance registration is encouraged so we know how many people to expect.
Second Sunday Drop-In Improv
Ages 13-17
Second Sunday of every month beginning January 12, 2025
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Dive into the spontaneous fun of improv with this inventive class that will test your reflexes and flex your creative muscles! You can come to every session or just a few, whatever fits your schedule.
Free, but advance registration is encouraged so we know how many people to expect.
Audition Workshops
1st grade through age 12
March 31 and April 5 (click registration link for times)
These workshops are for children interested in auditioning for this summer’s productions of Anastasia and Annie. Participants will have the opportunity to workshop their song with a live accompanist, learn a short dance combination, and get an overall orientation to auditioning at the Croswell. Participation in a workshop is not required in order to audition.
Free
Explore-a-Story Theater
Grades 1 & 2
Tuesdays from April 1-29 (five sessions)
4:30 to 6 p.m.
In this exploration-themed class, kids will discover new ways to use their voices, bodies and imaginations in creative storytelling. This creative drama class is a great starting point for kids who are curious about the performing arts. Kids who have previously taken a story theater class at the Croswell are welcome to return and will still find new things to learn!
$75
Improv Toolkit
Grades 3-5
Wednesdays from April 2-30 (five sessions)
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Our popular Improv Tookit for upper elementary students returns! Students will learn the fundamentals and basic tools of improvisational theater in a fast-paced, creative environment that encourages them to create stories and characters using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats and games. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to return and will still find new things to learn!
$75
Spring Break Performance Camp: Pirates Past Noon
Grades 2-10
Monday through Friday, March 24-28
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus performance at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 28
Students will learn and produce an entire musical in just one week! Working with professional theater directors and educators, participants will learn about acting, music, and dance, with the week’s work culminating in a performance of the musical Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon.
$200
Summer Performance Camp: James and the Giant Peach (June session)
Students entering grades 2-10
June 16-20 and June 23-28
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students entering grades 4 and up; 9 a.m. to noon for students entering grades 2-3. See registration page for details.
Students will learn and produce an entire musical in just two weeks! Working with professional theater directors and educators, participants will learn about acting, music, and dance, with the two weeks culminating in a performance of the musical James and the Giant Peach Jr.
$300 ($275 for half day)
Summer Performance Camp: James and the Giant Peach (July session)
Students entering grades 2-10
July 14-18 and July 21-25
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students entering grades 4 and up; 9 a.m. to noon for students entering grades 2-3. See registration page for details.
Students will learn and produce an entire musical in just two weeks! Working with professional theater directors and educators, participants will learn about acting, music, and dance, with the two weeks culminating in a performance of the musical James and the Giant Peach Jr.
$300 ($275 for half day)
General info
For all classes, students should come to the Croswell wearing comfortable clothing that they can move easily in. Students should also wear closed-toe shoes. A water bottle is recommended.
For more information, please contact Kylie McElrath at 517-264-7469 or [email protected].