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Being a part of a live theatre production is a truly unique experience that can help any student grow and learn to express themselves. At Riverside Performing Arts, we strive to provide students with a fun and encouraging environment where they can explore all of the art and excitement that theatre has to offer. Our theatre classes are led by kind and knowledgeable instructors who are committed to fostering a playful and educational space where every student can realize their potential.

Audition Notice!

March 22nd or March 26th at 4:00pm!

Ages: Kindergarten-5th grade
All are welcome. You do not need to be a student to audition or be in the production.
Production fee: $125 per actor (scholarships available)
Rehearsals held every Friday 3/29-5/31 from 4:00-6:30pm (no rehearsal on 4/5)
Performances 6/1 & 6/2 @ Riverside Performing Arts
Stanley Leonardo Sappovitz wants nothing more than to become a comic book artist.  When he gets a job as a janitor at Wonder Comics, he anxiously awaits the day that his boss, D.C.  Wunderman, will notice his drawings and discover his artistic genius.  It seems like that day will never come until Wunderman invests in a shipment of magical pens, guaranteed to bring to life any character his artists create.  When the staff artists unwittingly unleash the dreaded Doctor Shock Clock, it is up to Stanley to create his own team of superheroes.  Will they have the superpowers to conquer this dastardly super-villain, who can stop time with the snap of his fingers?  Only time will tell!  Doctor Shock Clock is off to where else but Times Square to pull off the greatest heist of all time.  Watch as the egotistical Star Guy and his “Charisma Ray,” Triple Time with his super fast speed, environmentally correct Blossom with her magical sleeping potion flowers, and the slightly grouchy but goodhearted Wombat Woman combine their special powers to try to stop the dastardly deed!  Your audiences will cheer and laugh out loud when the superheroes battle Shock Clock and his henchmen, the Minutos, only to be saved in the end by the greatest superhero of them all — Eraser Man (a.k.a.  Stanley Leonardo Sappovitz)! 

Theatre Classes for All Interests

Within theatre, there are nearly endless art forms that students can explore. To ensure our students have room to explore all of their interests, we offer a variety of theatre classes to choose from:

Theatre Mini Program by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Mini Program

Ages 2 - 7 Years

Welcome to the world of storytelling using imagination, song, and dance. Children will gain confidence, find their voice, and begin their love of live theatre. A great program for active and creative imaginations. Offering acting and musical theatre. 

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Teacher instructing the theatre recreational program at Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Recreational Program

Ages 8 - Adult

Where dancing, acting, and singing coming together, Musical Theatre is a great introduction to the performing arts as well as for those who want to become skilled in more than one art form. Vocal work, basic jazz dancing, and acting will be taught in musical theatre.

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Theatre Focus Program by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Focus Program

Ages 8 - 18 Years

A continuation of all things theatre for the focused and experienced actor. Improve your skills and learn new techniques to apply to your performances. These classes will challenge your actor and help them become the performing artist they can be. Must be invited by instructors to join.

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Adult Theatre Program by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Adult Theatre Program

Ages 18+

If you have spent years on the stage or have always dreamed about performing, we offer acting and musical theatre for all skill levels. The adult theatre program provides a fun and encouraging atmosphere to help build skill and learn what it means to be part of live performances.

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Private Theatre Lessons by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Private Theatre Lessons

All Ages

If you’re preparing for auditions, want to build a specific skill, or improve technique, our professional teaching artists and choreographers will help you every step of the way. For all ages and skill levels.

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Acting Classes by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Acting Classes

Ages 3 - 18 Years

In our Theatre program we open up the world of storytelling using imaginative play, song and dance. Children gain confidence and a understanding of live theatre. We offer beginning through advanced classes for all ages.

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Musical Theatre Classes by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Musical Theatre Classes

Ages 3 - Adult

Where dancing, acting, and singing coming together, Musical Theatre is a great introduction to the performing arts as well as for those who want to become skilled in more than one art form. Vocal work, basic jazz dancing, and acting will be taught in musical theatre.

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Improvisation Classes by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Improvisation Classes

Ages 7-18 Years

We introduce improvisation confidence skills, storytelling and comedy, presentation skills and the beginnings of improv comedy, in a fun, stress free and practical, class. Completely designed for first timers, from the quiet ones to the more confident. (no experience necessary)

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Performing Arts Academy by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

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Why Take a Theatre Class?

Theatre is a multidisciplinary art form unlike any other. Taking a theatre class is a great way to explore art in a totally new way while growing your own skills and confidence. Theatre can help you develop a wide range of skills, talents, and areas of knowledge such as:
  • Self-expression and creativity
  • Confidence and public speaking
  • Communication and empathy
  • Teamwork and socialization
  • History, literature, music, and art
Theatre Classes by Riverside Performing Arts in Vancouver WA

Explore Theatre in Vancouver WA

Interested in delving into the wonderful world of theatre? We’re here to help! The team at Riverside Performing Arts is committed to making theatre as approachable and fun as possible, so you can explore all that this art form has to offer in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether you’ve done 10 plays or you’ve never stepped foot on stage, our theatre classes can help you grow as an artist, performer, and individual. Call us today to get started!

Theatre Tuition & Fees

Weekly Classes

Annual registration fee: $35

Annual family registration fee: $50

30 minute class: $520 per year or $52/month

45 minute class: $700 per year or $70/month

60 minute class: $850 per year or $85/month

90 minute class: $1080 per year or $108/month

Adult Classes: $65 per month

Production Fees

The production fees can vary from $40-$200 depending on the production. If you volunteer for any production, you’ll receive 2+ free tickets to any production. Production fees are due in October and March and are non-refundable.

Costume Fees

A fee of $60-$70 per class per, per student and will be billed as non refundable in October for the June performance. This is to assure the costumes we choose are in stock and arrive in time for picture week. There are no costume fees for our late January/early February production.

2022-2023 Theatre Class Calendar

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