Acting Classes Span Singing, Dancing, Acting, Props, Set & More
Of all the extracurriculars out there, theater is the one dream I have for all of my kids.
I just love theater and getting to watch my kids on stage (or backstage on crew) is more exciting to me than any athletic event.
We love the community atmosphere that develops with each performance, with everyone working super hard to make something great together.
And it’s one of those things that any kind of creative kid can be involved in. You can work on props, crew, costumes, set design, singing, dancing or acting.
It’s one of the many sports and classes for kids around Grand Rapids.
*feature image is of Homeschool Performing Arts.
List of the Best Acting Classes for Kids
These theater groups offer the best acting experiences for kids in West Michigan. Some focus on summer camps and others have theater classes year-round.
Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen
Join us for a summer you’ll never forget.
-Learn from faculty and guest artists who have established careers in the arts
-Make friends from around the world who love art
-Programs are offered in painting, drawing, fashion, animation, and more
Sessions for grades 3-12. Financial aid is available.
-Learn from faculty and guest artists who have established careers in the arts
-Make friends from around the world who love art
-Programs are offered in painting, drawing, fashion, animation, and more
Sessions for grades 3-12. Financial aid is available.
Children's Creations Theater & Act II Theater for Teens in Cascade
6161 28th St. Studio #8, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Onstage Productions
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre in Grand Rapids - Downtown
30 N Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• Acting Workshops, Onstage Productions, Props & Costuming, Summer Camps
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Homeschool Performing Arts in Greater Grand Rapids
7995 Timpson Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302
• Onstage Productions
• Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
stageGR in Grand Rapids - NE
2259 Chesapeake DR NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
• Onstage Productions
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
How Acting Classes for Kids Works
What Age Do Acting Classes Start?
Any school-age kid can delve into performing arts.
Local theatre houses offer school-year programs and youth acting summer camps for all ages. Often these programs culminate in a stage performance where we can see all our kids’ hard work come to life.
Performing arts can include dance, singing and acting, so it’s a fun extracurricular to combine with other interests. Kids can take dance lessons AND theater classes, and they can work together!
Kids can also learn how to audition through local groups. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre offers audition workshops where you can learn how to ace auditions and what’s expected at them.
