Looking for musical theater or acting classes for kids or teens? Here are the Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda programs that let kids take the stage.
Theater classes for East Bay kids
If we missed your favorite theater class for children that is operating now, please add it in the comments! We love to see all of our kids on stage.
Berkeley Playhouse
Dive into the world of theatre arts with Berkeley Playhouse’s award-winning program. After-school youth musical theater classes available for grades K through 12th.
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Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
FAD PAD After-School Enrichment Creative Classes for K-5th
The FAD PAD is a creative, magical outdoor space for fun, art, drama, cooking, gardening, storytelling, cooperative games, hand sewing, embroidery, and Starwitz (Harry Potter). Outdoor space includes a hammock, swings, & a tree to climb. 4-8 students, K-5th, following all safety guidelines.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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Jingle Jamboree Music
Music Club After School Program invites kindergarten through 5th Grade students to expand their musical knowledge a few afternoons per week. Music Club features song games and music reading.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Kairos Music Academy - Youth Choir
Youth Choir serves children aged 6 to 14 years old with a superb musical education and the exhilarating experience of performing choral music and musical theater.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir
For children who love to sing, ages 4-18. This program of vocal training and music education is taught by experienced, caring faculty.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
San Francisco Girls Chorus & Prep Chorus
The San Francisco Girls Chorus creates outstanding performances featuring the unique and compelling sound of young women’s voices through an exemplary music education program. The Chorus School offers programs in two locations: San Francisco and Emeryville. Begins at age 4.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Seele Stars Musical Theater Classes
Seele Stars is a children's musical theater company offering in-person singing, dancing, and acting in a show about valuing yourself for who you are inside. 12 weeks long, masked indoors on Thursdays, following safety protocols and local/CDC guidelines.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
Youth Musical Theater Company
There are still a few spots left in YMTC’s fall performance-intensive based on Matilda the Musical! The class begins on August 30. Fully vaccinated 7th–12th-grade students may register. Class August 30 – November 13, M+W 4:30 pm–7 pm, and Saturdays 2 pm–5 pm (final performance Saturday 11/13)
Grades: Middle School, High School
And if we missed your favorite, please add it in the comments!
- Check out our toddler class guide to get your small person performing and acting!
- See our summer camp guide to find more performing arts camps around the East Bay >
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Children’s Fairyland has a long-running Children’s Theatre program for kids age 8 to 10. Auditions are held in January; kids receive 50 hours of professional training and perform at Fairyland from June through October. They also represent Fairyland at events outside the park. More info: http://fairyland.org/events-and-performances/childrens-theatre/