Theater
bergenPAC’s theater program offers classes for all ages in the dramatic arts and musical theater as well as college and audition preparation. bergenPAC also presents audition-based theater productions throughout the year.
Beyond the joy of performing on stage, engaging in theater enhances children's creativity and self-expression, allowing them to explore their artistic talents and build confidence and poise.
The collaborative nature of musical theater encourages teamwork, communication, and cooperation, as children learn to work harmoniously to create a cohesive vision and production.
Earn College Credit!
Learn more about the Dual Enrollment Program at Bergen Community College. High school juniors and seniors can receive college credit for just $73.25 per credit plus a one-time registration fee of $15.25! Classes eligible for this opportunity include Show Chorus, Advanced Jazz Dance, Teen Acting Technique, Summer Musical, and Private Voice Lessons. These credits are transferable to many colleges in New Jersey.
Class Schedule
Early Childhood Theater
Creative Drama Tots
Acting games and age-appropriate acting technique.
- Monday 4:00–5:00pm
Acting & Improv for Kids
(Ages 6–9)
Acting games and age-appropriate acting technique. This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.
- Monday: 5:30–6:30pm
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Thursday: 5:30–6:30pm
Acting & Improv for Preteens
Beginning and intermediate actors explore work on the stage with improvisation, monologues, and scene work. No singing required. This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.
- Acting & Improv for Preteens (Ages 10–12)
Musical Theater for Kids
Acting, singing, and dance in a musical theatre style.
This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.
Teen Acting Technique
Intermediate and advanced actors explore work on the stage with improvisation, monologues, and scene work. No singing required. This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.
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Musical Theater Dance
(Ages 13 & up)
Students learn choreography from different Broadway productions and how to prepare for auditions. This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.
Teen Monologue & Audition Prep
Students develop their abilities by practicing dramatic monologues and learn how to prepare for auditions. Please bring a memorized monologue to the first class.
Showtime Jr: Lion King Jr
ABOUT SHOWTIME JR.
Students aged 9-14 embark on a year-long journey that leads to a spectacular musical performance on bergenPAC’s Taub Stage. Performers start by learning the basics of dance, acting, singing, and audition techniques to prepare to audition in mid-fall for their roles in that year's production. After being cast, students participate in weekly rehearsals while honing their acting, singing, and dance skills.
Students explore all aspects of theater production, including performance, props, costumes, make-up, and design. This experience helps build self-confidence, improve literacy, nurture empathy, encourage imagination, teamwork, critical thinking, self-discipline, and community awareness.
Additionally, students enjoy a unique opportunity to collaborate with bergenPAC’s professional technical crew, providing an invaluable experience to work alongside industry experts and deepening their understanding of the theatrical arts.
Showtime Jr. welcomes students of all skill levels and serves as an outstanding launching pad for those aspiring to pursue a professional performance career.
This year's show is Lion King Jr., and the performance will be Saturday, May 18. Class rehearsal schedule will be:
- Tuesdays 5 to 6 pm
- Fridays 4 to 6 pm
- Saturday rehearsals TBA closer to the production date
No child interested in participating will be turned away. Financial aid scholarships are available.
Attendance and Lateness
Consistent attendance is crucial to the learning process. Please call the office to inform us of all absences. Tardiness is very disruptive to the class, please make every effort to be on time.
Refunds
No refunds. Credit may be given due to prolonged illness with a medical note.