CLASSES AT CTC

As part of our mission to educate and inspire, we frequently hold classes for both children and adults to learn acting, creative drama, dance, and more.

Our next class sessions will begin in the Fall. To learn more about the types of classes offered, scroll down to the class information.

If you have questions or concerns and would like to contact a staff member for assistance, please email Director of Education and Innovation Chuck Tuttle at chuck@theatrecentre.com.

Fall 2024 Classes Offered at Chattanoooga Theatre Centre

One day per week for eight weeks -No classes October 14-18!

  • Ready for the stage? Whether you’ve never acted before, or just want to advance you skills, this is the class for you. The foundation of a good performance on stage is being able to communicate a character to an audience. This course will use fundamental theatre exercises to help you learn to speak, move and think like an actor. Each class is designed with age-appropriate activities and materials.

    Ages 8 – 9 years

    Mondays, 5:00PM-6:00PM

    September 23-November 18

    $90 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

  • Ready for the stage? Whether you’ve never acted before, or just want to advance you skills, this is the class for you. The foundation of a good performance on stage is being able to communicate a character to an audience. This course will use fundamental theatre exercises to help you learn to speak, move and think like an actor. Each class is designed with age-appropriate activities and materials.

    Ages 10 – 12 years 

    Wednesdays, 5:00PM-6:30PM   

    September 25-November 20

    $135 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

  • Ready for the stage? Whether you’ve never acted before, or just want to advance you skills, this is the class for you. The foundation of a good performance on stage is being able to communicate a character to an audience. This course will use fundamental theatre exercises to help you learn to speak, move and think like an actor. Each class is designed with age-appropriate activities and materials.

    Ages 13 – 17 years

    Thursdays, 5:00PM-6:30PM

    September 26-November 21

    $135 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

  • Ready for the stage? Whether you’ve never acted before, or just want to advance you skills, this is the class for you. The foundation of a good performance on stage is being able to communicate a character to an audience. This course will use fundamental theatre exercises to help you learn to speak, move and think like an actor. Each class is designed with age-appropriate activities and materials.

    Adults

    Tuesdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM

    September 24 -November 19

    $135 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

  • Through games and creative play, we'll build a play together by adding characters, places, plots, problems, and resolutions to create a story we will act out using our bodies, voices, and imaginations.

    Ages 5-7 years

    Tuesday, 4:30PM-5:30PM

    September 24-Novermber 19

    $90 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

  • Need to prepare a monologue for a school audition? We can help. We’ll give you individualized help in choosing a monologue, coach you to bring out your best performance of it, and video it so you can send it to the school.

    Includes:

    • Picking a monologue

    • Coaching

    • Video recording the monologue

    Times to be arranged 

    Contact the Director of Education to Schedule

    Cost: $40 per hour/session ($80 minimum)

Fall Dance Classes Offered

Dance classes are taught by Lindsay Fussell, choreographer of many Chattanooga Theatre Centre productions, including (but not limited to) “La Cage Aux Folles,” “The Music Man,” “Mary Poppins,” “Something Rotten, The Musical!” and most recently “Peter Pan, the Musical” in addition to her many off-site credits. 

  • Tuesdays, 5:45PM-6:45PM

    September 24-November 19

    $90 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Learn the basics of the different dance styles used in Broadway musicals.

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

  • Wednesdays 6:45PM-7:45PM

    September 25-November 20

    $90 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Class consists of more advanced tap skills, including, but not limited to time steps,

    maxie fords, wings and pull backs. Tap shoes required

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

  • Wednesdays, 5:30PM-6:30PM

    September 25-November 20

    $90 (Total amount for 8 week session)

    Learn the basics of the different dance styles used in Broadway musicals.

    Sign up: REGISTER NOW!

*A minimum of four students is necessary to hold a class.*


To ensure the health and safety of our students and staff, please…

  • Stay home if you are sick.

  • Wear a mask if you have been exposed to any infectious illness.

  • Let us know if you test positive for any infectious illness.