Youth Acting Classes

Confidence. Creativity. Community.

After-school acting classes for kids and teens taught by professional actors in a supportive, joyful environment.

Spring Session

Starts the week of January 20
After School | 4:30–5:30pm
CCS Studio – 6063 Magazine Street

At Crescent City Stage, we do more than teach acting. We help kids build confidence, express themselves, and collaborate with others — skills that last far beyond the stage.
✔ Taught by working professional actors
✔ Community over competition
✔ Small group ensembles
✔ A space where kids can be brave, creative, and fully themselves
Each class is age-appropriate and play-based, blending technique with imagination:
- Theatre games & creative movement
- Improvisation
- Monologues & scene work
- Ensemble collaboration
- Voice, presence, and confidence

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Our Classes

Grades K - 2nd

Tuesdays | 4:30–5:30pm

A joyful introduction to theatre through games, movement, and storytelling.

Primary Players

Grades 3rd - 5th

Wednesdays | 4:30–5:30pm

Students explore character, voice, and imagination through improv and story-based ensemble work.

Young Storytellers

Grades 6th - 8th

Thursdays | 4:30–5:30pm

Middle school students strengthen stage presence, collaboration, and performance skills through scene work and comedy.

Junior Performers

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Meet the Teachers

Classes are led by professional actors who bring warmth, care, and real-world theatre experience into the studio.

Our instructors prioritize encouragement, collaboration, and helping each student shine in their own way.

Primary Players & Young Storytellers
An actor and educator with an MFA in Acting from UConn, Erin has taught stage combat, improv, and movement across New Orleans. She’s passionate about helping kids unlock creativity through Shakespeare, storytelling, and immersive learning.

Junior Performers & Rising Stars
Liz holds an MFA in Acting from UC San Diego and a BFA in Acting from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Liz taught acting at Isidore Newman School for 8 years. She champions kids’ individuality while building ensemble connection, confidence, and courage to take creative risks.

What Parents Are Saying…

“My child was hesitant at first, but quickly grew to love class. He looked forward to going each week, made new friends, and gained so much confidence.”

“My daughter absolutely LOVED class — she said it was one of her favorite classes she’s ever taken. She hasn’t stopped talking about it, and it was such a joy to see her so inspired.”

“My son loved his classes at CCS. I was amazed by how quickly his confidence grew and how comfortable he became performing in front of others.”

Ready to Join Us?

Spots are limited to keep classes small and supportive.

Spring session begins January 20
CCS Studio | 6063 Magazine Street