AS
Arnold Shvetsov
History of Art, Theater & Drama Teacher
Department · Ages 5 to adult
Drama & Theater
Acting, hosting and musical theater. Students learn to perform with confidence, combine singing with movement, and put full productions on stage.
- Musical Theater
- Ages 5–15
- Drama
- Age 7 to adultJunior group: ages 6–8
- Where
- Avenue XSundays & Wednesdays
- Teacher
- Arnold Shvetsov
- From
- $35 per class
Drama
Students gain the knowledge to perform, and then perform on stage as actors or hosts.
Drama classes run from age 7 through adults, with a junior Theater/Drama group for ages 6–8. The program ends in real productions — our students have put on the play Central Park.
- Acting and stage presence
- Hosting and speaking on stage
- Rehearsing and staging a full play
Musical Theater
Vocal performance plus stage behavior, combining singing with body movement.
Broadway musicals are part of the program, and students take part in many concerts. Musical Theater is for ages 5 to 15, in Sunday groups for ages 6–9 and 10–13.
Class times
Musical Theater and Theater/Drama groups at Avenue X.
- Wed5:30–6:30 pmTheater / Dramaages 9–11Avenue X
- Wed6:30–7:30 pmTheater / Dramaages 6–8Avenue X
- Sun11:00 am–12:30 pmMusical Theater Groupages 10–13Avenue X
- Sunfrom 12:30 pmMusical Theater Groupages 6–9Avenue X
The Sunday Musical Theater group for ages 6–9 starts at 12:30 pm; please call to confirm the end time.
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Drama & Musical Theater
Tuition
Per-lesson prices from our current pricelist. Full-year and session plans are discounted, and sibling discounts apply.
Musical Theater & Drama
Group classes, once a week, per class.
| Class | Per class |
|---|---|
| Musical show, 60 min | $35 |
| Musical show, 90 min | $45 |
| Drama group, 90 min | $45 |
| Drama private lesson | $65 |
Dance, Drama & Art — Private Lessons
Price per lesson.
| Lesson | 1× a week | 2× a week |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $40 | $38 |
| 45 minutes | $55 | — |
| 60 minutes | $70 | $65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages are drama and musical theater for?
Musical Theater is for ages 5 to 15, in groups for ages 6–9 and 10–13. Drama runs from age 7 to adults, with a junior Theater/Drama group for ages 6–8.
When and where do classes meet?
At our Avenue X location: Musical Theater groups on Sundays and Theater/Drama groups on Wednesday evenings. See the schedule.
Do students perform?
Yes. Musical theater students take part in many concerts, and drama students put full plays on stage.
How much do classes cost?
Musical show classes are $35 (60 min) or $45 (90 min) once a week; the 90-minute drama group is $45 once a week, and private drama lessons are $65.
Ready for the spotlight?
Book a trial class and we will place your child in the right group.
A $75 registration fee applies to all new enrollments