Welcome to the Neighborhood Playhouse Junior Acting School!
Acting Training for Youths & Teens ~ Discover Your Creativity & Talent
Saturday Application: click HERE for the online application and information
Spring classes will begin on January 7th, 2023
To attend the programs at the Neighborhood Playhouse, you must be fully vaccinated including booster if applicable.
Fall 2022 Open House: October 22nd
For potential students only. Registration is required for attendance.
Saturday Application: click HERE for the online application and information
Spring classes will begin on January 7th, 2023
To attend the programs at the Neighborhood Playhouse, you must be fully vaccinated including booster if applicable.
Fall 2022 Open House: October 22nd
For potential students only. Registration is required for attendance.
In 1905, sisters Irene and Alice Lewisohn rode down to the lower East Side and joined the Henry Street Settlement creating a community center of dance, singing, and acting for children. By 1915 they moved down the street and established themselves as The Neighborhood Playhouse. Their endeavors grew to include the Junior Players, the adult Playhouse Players, and the Grand Street Follies. They also became one of the first little theatres in the country. in 1928 they established the prestigious adult acting program, The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. It is this institution that sponsors the Junior School today with an acting program catered to the young actor, 2nd-12th grades. Modeled after the adult conservatory, the Junior School trains all its students in the core principles of acting, applying techniques and skills learned to various classes in singing, movement/dance, scene study, monologues, voice & diction, stage combat, Shakespeare, acting for film & television, commercials, voice overs, auditioning, improvisation and more--giving students complete actor training and the skills needed to be creative and competitive in their craft and in life.
Our goal is to also help develop young minds and voices with well-rounded training. The dramatic arts teach our students to work collaboratively, support each other, and build confidence. They learn to be selfless, compassionate, and generous people.
Our goal is to also help develop young minds and voices with well-rounded training. The dramatic arts teach our students to work collaboratively, support each other, and build confidence. They learn to be selfless, compassionate, and generous people.
We are located at:
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre
340 East 54th St.
New York NY
10022
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre
340 East 54th St.
New York NY
10022
"My daughter has been attending classes at Neighborhood Playhouse for the past 4 years.
Her experiences at NP has made a positive impact in her life.
She has found her voice, has achieved confidence, poise and a new sense of purpose.
She truly loves and is motivated to continue her studies at NP.." ~LeAnne, JR Parent
Her experiences at NP has made a positive impact in her life.
She has found her voice, has achieved confidence, poise and a new sense of purpose.
She truly loves and is motivated to continue her studies at NP.." ~LeAnne, JR Parent
Click here to read more testimonials from parents and students.
The Neighborhood Playhouse is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible
The Neighborhood Playhouse is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible
