ACTING UP!
An After School Drama Program for grades 3 - 8.
Theatre is an outlet for children to express themselves in a respectful and supportive environment. It allows them to learn vital communication skills as well as develop their imaginations and creativity. In the ACTING UP! program, students will learn the fundamentals of theatre, how to project their voices, and performance etiquette. Students with more experience will build on their acting and improvisation skills. All students will work as a team while growing their confidence. At the end of the session, students will have the opportunity to perform in front of their most supportive audience - their parents and friends.
Winter 2026 - Registration OPEN
At the end of this session, students will have the opportunity to perform Hamlet. Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet, has it all - a dysfunctional family, love, sword fights, and a ghost! This funny adaptation is easy to understand for kids and adults.
Session A - Tue
1/6 - 2/24 from 4:30 - 6 PM
Performance 3/1 at 2 PM
(1 PM call time)
Session B - Wed
1/7 - 2/25 from 4:30 - 6 PM
Performance 3/1 at 4 PM
(3 PM call time)
Session C - Thu
1/8 - 2/26 from 4:30 - 6 PM
Performance 3/1 at 6 PM
(5 PM call time)
Students learn the fundamentals of theatre and collaboration with others while growing their confidence.
All students will receive an official “Acting Up!” shirt.
Every student will have a speaking part.
Limit of 16 students per session.
Students must be able to attend the final performance date/time in order to participate.
Two-Step Registration Process
Cost is $175 per student per session.
Step 1 - Pay Through the ACT Website
Step 2 - Complete the Registration Form
Please email Amanda at actingupneo@gmail.com with any questions.
Classes Taught by Amanda Ruby
Amanda holds a Masters in Theatre from Kent State University. Her experience includes acting, costuming, stage management, and direction, as well as teaching theatre at Kent State. Amanda is also a member of the Board of Trustees for Aurora Community Theatre. She is excited to introduce theatre to elementary and middle school-aged children.
