Dramatic Academy
About Dramatic Academy
For 30 years Penobscot Theatre Company’s Dramatic Academy has inspired a life-long passion for theatre in the heart of Maine. During our history, DA at PTC has reached students of all ages through classes, camps, in-school workshops, and student matinees. Thousands of Maine Families have enjoyed youth performances, classes led by theater professionals and gained invaluable life experiences. Dramatic Academy at PTC offers inspiring arts education year-round, with classes and camps available for everyone in your family.
We’re DA at PTC and we can’t wait to create with you!”
All Current Offerings
Alice in Wonderland
Grades: 2nd through 6th
Mondays & Wednesdays 4pm-5:30pm at 51A Main
Class Dates: 9/8/24 - 11/6/24
Performance Dates: November 8th & 9th at the Bangor Opera House
She Kills Monsters Young Adventurers Edition
Grades: 7-12 (6th with permission from education staff)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4pm-6:30pm at 51A Main
Class Dates: 9/2/24 - 11/6/24*
*Mandatory Rehearsal on Sunday, September 21st*
Performance Dates: November 7th, 8th & 9th at the Bangor Opera House
Tiny Thespians: Adventures into Imagination
Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30pm-4pm at 51A Main Street
Dates: 9/8 - 11/8
Performance: Saturday, November 8th
Homeschool Troupe
Ages: 7-15
Fridays 10am-12:30pm
Dates: 9/12/25 - 1/16/26
Performance: Friday, January 16th at 51A Main Street
Arts ‘N’ Kids at PTC
We use performing arts to engage children in activities that can increase self-confidence, self-esteem, focus, and concentration.
Shakespeare in Schools
Shakespeare in Schools is designed to bring Shakespeare into classrooms as a performance activity.
Page to Stage
Page to Stage, PTC’s Dramatic Academy readers theater class, is an ideal fit for young students in the Bangor School District
Private Voice Lessons
Ages: 7 and up
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (as available) at 51A Main Street
September through January
Tuition: $1,000/Semester ($200/month)
Instructor: Robert Laraway
PTC Communicates
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