978-465-0840

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Q. Where are classes held?

A. Classes are held in the Actor's Studio, room & 6 at the Tannery Mall in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Enter the West Entrance. You can find directions to the Tannery at http://thewww.tannerymall.com

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Q. What should my child wear to class

A. Comfortable clothing is best. Play clothes. Girls should wear pants, preferably.

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Q. What is the schedule of classes?

A. Please see our Class Schedules page for this information.

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Q. How many weeks in each session?

A. 8

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Q. How much does each session cost?

A. Pricing for classes is as follows:

• 45 min. class (ages 4-6) is $110/session
• 1 hour class (ages 7-13) is $120/session
• 1 hour & 15 min class is $125/session
• 1 1/2 hour class (14 and up) is $130/session

We are now offering a $13 discount on sibling tuitions!

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Q. What is your Holiday/Snow Day Policy?

A. We follow the closings of the Newburyport Schools. If school is closed in Newburyport for a Holiday or a snow day, then we will be closed. All cancelled classes are made up at the end of the session.

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Q. What age can a child start drama class?

A. The youngest age group that we teach is ages 4-5.

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Q. How many children are in each class?

A. There are typically 10-16 children in each class. In the larger classes (12+) each teacher has one assistant.

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Q. What kind of training do the instructors have?

A. Our instructors have a wide range of training, but all come from very strong theater backgrounds. For more information on a specific instructor, bios and teaching goals please see our About Us, page.

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Q. Is there one instructor per class?

A. There is usually one instructor and one aide in each class of approximately 15 children.

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Q. Do you have a late pick-up policy?

A. Yes. After a 5 minute grace period, late parents will incur a $5.00 fee for each minute of child care.

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Q. Are there recitals or a peek week for children who are not ready to be in a play?

A. Each individual teacher decides whether or not to hold a peek week. Please see your teacher for more details. Or e-mail her. We are not always aware of teachers' class plan changes.

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Q. Where are the productions held?

A. Productions are held in a variety of places:

• The Firehouse Center, Newburyport
• The Actors Studio, in the Tannery, Newburyport
• The Yellow School for the Arts, Byfield
• St. Paul's Church, Newburyport
• Rocky Hill Meeting House, Amesbury

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Q. Can you recommend a quality vocal instructor?

A. Yes. There are three Voice Instructors that we recommend:

• The Musical Suite - (978) 462-8225
• Bella Voce - (978) 499-8623
• Martha Peabody - (978) 388-8826

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Q. When are the auditions for the next play?

A. Check out our Auditions page for all the information on the latest auditions.

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