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
James and the Giant Peach
Grades: 2nd through 10th
Location: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4pm-6:30pm at 51A Main
Class Dates: 9/3/24 - 11/7/24
Performance Dates: November 8th, 9th & 10th at the Bangor Opera House
Tiny Thespians: Bugs & Creatures
Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30pm-4pm at 51A Main Street
Dates: 9/10/24 - 11/7/24
Performance: Saturday, November 9th
Homeschool Troupe
Ages: 7-15
Fridays 10am-12:30pm
Dates: 9/6/24 - 1/17/25
Performance: Friday, January 17th 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
IMPROV
Learn the basics of improvisational scenes! Students will practice thinking on their feet with different games and activities.
PTC Communicates
Our expert trainers come out from behind the podium and kick PowerPoint to the curb!