Creating Characters
Acting Class for Ages 6-8
Creating Characters
An Acting Class for Children Ages 6-8
Fall Session: Saturdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm
September 27 - November 15, 2025
(No Class October 10)
Class Description:
Join Studio Playground for an acting class that invites students ages 6-8 to create a short play using their original characters. All classes begin with a group warm up and physical acting game as students learn the fundamental concepts of voice, body, and imagination.
Students explore elements of improvisation, crafting, and group storytelling to bring their characters to life. Each session culminates in a brief performance for friends and family.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the health benefits of laughter through movement and improvisation
Understand the actor’s tools of voice, body, and imagination
Skills for communication and collaboration
Skills for self-awareness
Price and Location
Fall Session: $200 (7 Classes)
Location: Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Address: 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI, 02908
Safey Guidelines - Youth Classes
Please note this policy is subject to change. Wearing a mask is optional for staff and students. Class size is limited. Staff keep daily attendance records for contact tracing, provide hand sanitizer, and encourage hand hygiene. Any student who has a fever or who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is advised not attend class.
Upcoming Programs
Events & Performances
Laughing Club with Chris Bayes on July 18
Virtual Fundraiser on Zoom
More Info: Laughing Club
Escape from the Zoo on July 26
Providence Fringe Festival
More Info: Escape from the Zoo
Programs for Kids
5th Annual Summer Theater Camp
Lincoln Woods State Park
More Info: Fall 2025
Fall & Winter Classes
Providence, Rhode Island
More Info: Fall 2025
Winter Vacation Camp
Lincoln Woods State Park
More Info: Winter Vacation 2026
Winter Production
Providence, Rhode Island
More Info: Evening of One-Act Plays
Classes for Adults
Monologues & Physical Acting
Boston Center for the Arts
More Info: Weekend Workshop
Physical Theater Intensive
Boston Center for the Arts
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Movement
AS 220 in Providence
More Info: Weekend Workshop
Theater Education for Young Audiences
AS 220 in Providence
More Info: Weekend Workshop