2025/26 School Year Classes
ACTING CLASS - Broadway Babies (pre-K through grade 2)
PYT’s Broadway Babies Class is intended for our future stars! Through imaginative games, improvisation using play, and basic scene work, students will gain an excellent introduction to the art of acting. Students will also begin to develop their voices through foundational vocal work and will gain an understanding of basic dance and movement. This is the perfect class for young students showing an interest in the performing arts! This class will be taught by PYT’s Director (and retired musical theater performer), Ms. Brooke Robyn Dairman. Students will perform at our Spring Cabaret in May!
PYT’s Broadway Babies Class is intended for our future stars! Through imaginative games, improvisation using play, and basic scene work, students will gain an excellent introduction to the art of acting. Students will also begin to develop their voices through foundational vocal work and will gain an understanding of basic dance and movement. This is the perfect class for young students showing an interest in the performing arts! This class will be taught by PYT’s Director (and retired musical theater performer), Ms. Brooke Robyn Dairman. Students will perform at our Spring Cabaret in May!
Sunday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Professional Youth Theatre
ACTING CLASS - Pre-Professional Juniors (middle school age)
PYT’s Pre-Professional Acting Classes are designed to lay the foundation for technique-based artistry through a progressive series of exercises, introduction to script analysis, and scene study/monologue work. All exercises are designed to encourage spontaneity; study real human behavior; help the actor become more sensitive, imaginative, responsive, and alive onstage; relax the actor; and bring more freedom to the work. Showcases throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth. Our Pre-Professional students will work with professional actor and instructor, Mr. Nathan Costella, in their classes. ***NEW this year! The final Sunday of each month will be MASTER CLASS DAY where students work in class with NYC guest professionals on special topics! This will enhance students’ versatility and exposure to different techniques and perspectives in theater.***
PYT’s Pre-Professional Acting Classes are designed to lay the foundation for technique-based artistry through a progressive series of exercises, introduction to script analysis, and scene study/monologue work. All exercises are designed to encourage spontaneity; study real human behavior; help the actor become more sensitive, imaginative, responsive, and alive onstage; relax the actor; and bring more freedom to the work. Showcases throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth. Our Pre-Professional students will work with professional actor and instructor, Mr. Nathan Costella, in their classes. ***NEW this year! The final Sunday of each month will be MASTER CLASS DAY where students work in class with NYC guest professionals on special topics! This will enhance students’ versatility and exposure to different techniques and perspectives in theater.***
Sunday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
ACTING CLASS - Pre-Professional Seniors (high school age)
PYT’s Pre-Professional Acting Classes are designed to lay the foundation for technique-based artistry through a progressive series of exercises, introduction to script analysis, and scene study/monologue work. All exercises are designed to encourage spontaneity; study real human behavior; help the actor become more sensitive, imaginative, responsive, and alive onstage; relax the actor; and bring more freedom to the work. Showcases throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth. Our Pre-Professional students will work with professional actor and instructor, Mr. Nathan Costella, in their classes. ***NEW this year! The final Sunday of each month will be MASTER CLASS DAY where students work in class with NYC guest professionals on special topics! This will enhance students’ versatility and exposure to different techniques and perspectives in theater.***
PYT’s Pre-Professional Acting Classes are designed to lay the foundation for technique-based artistry through a progressive series of exercises, introduction to script analysis, and scene study/monologue work. All exercises are designed to encourage spontaneity; study real human behavior; help the actor become more sensitive, imaginative, responsive, and alive onstage; relax the actor; and bring more freedom to the work. Showcases throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth. Our Pre-Professional students will work with professional actor and instructor, Mr. Nathan Costella, in their classes. ***NEW this year! The final Sunday of each month will be MASTER CLASS DAY where students work in class with NYC guest professionals on special topics! This will enhance students’ versatility and exposure to different techniques and perspectives in theater.***
Sunday
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
ACTING CLASS - Pre-Professional Youth (grades 3-5)
PYT’s Pre-Professional Acting Classes are designed to lay the foundation for technique-based artistry through a progressive series of exercises, introduction to script analysis, and scene study/monologue work. All exercises are designed to encourage spontaneity; study real human behavior; help the actor become more sensitive, imaginative, responsive, and alive onstage; relax the actor; and bring more freedom to the work. Showcases throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth. Our Pre-Professional students will work with professional actor and instructor, Mr. Nathan Costella, in their classes. ***NEW this year! The final Sunday of each month will be MASTER CLASS DAY where students work in class with NYC guest professionals on special topics! This will enhance students’ versatility and exposure to different techniques and perspectives in theater.***
PYT’s Pre-Professional Acting Classes are designed to lay the foundation for technique-based artistry through a progressive series of exercises, introduction to script analysis, and scene study/monologue work. All exercises are designed to encourage spontaneity; study real human behavior; help the actor become more sensitive, imaginative, responsive, and alive onstage; relax the actor; and bring more freedom to the work. Showcases throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth. Our Pre-Professional students will work with professional actor and instructor, Mr. Nathan Costella, in their classes. ***NEW this year! The final Sunday of each month will be MASTER CLASS DAY where students work in class with NYC guest professionals on special topics! This will enhance students’ versatility and exposure to different techniques and perspectives in theater.***
Sunday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Professional Youth Theatre
DANCE - Beg. / Adv. Beg. Ballet (middle school / high school age)
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft. Ballet is the foundation of most dance forms, including musical theater styles. This beautiful and physically challenging technique is a necessity for all young, aspiring dancers and continues to serve dancers through their formative developmental years and well into adulthood. Beginning classes focus on classroom etiquette, proper placement, and body alignment. As students advance, training encourages greater precision, a quickness and lightness of movement, the ability to cover space with ease and grace, and a refined carriage of the body. Each class will include an extensive classical barre, center floor work (adagio, petit allegro, etc.), and across-the-floor combinations (turns, grand allegro, etc.). This class will perform in The Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft. Ballet is the foundation of most dance forms, including musical theater styles. This beautiful and physically challenging technique is a necessity for all young, aspiring dancers and continues to serve dancers through their formative developmental years and well into adulthood. Beginning classes focus on classroom etiquette, proper placement, and body alignment. As students advance, training encourages greater precision, a quickness and lightness of movement, the ability to cover space with ease and grace, and a refined carriage of the body. Each class will include an extensive classical barre, center floor work (adagio, petit allegro, etc.), and across-the-floor combinations (turns, grand allegro, etc.). This class will perform in The Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
The Dance Loft
DANCE - Beg. / Adv. Beg. Tap (high school age)
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft (160 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY). Open to high school students and adults, this class is taught by seasoned Broadway Dance Center instructor, Jill Kenney. This class will put any musical theater student on a fast track towards tap excellence. This is a 'technique-only' class and will not perform in the Dance Loft's annual recital, but students will engage in weekly choreography combinations to sharpen their performance and pick-up skills.
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft (160 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY). Open to high school students and adults, this class is taught by seasoned Broadway Dance Center instructor, Jill Kenney. This class will put any musical theater student on a fast track towards tap excellence. This is a 'technique-only' class and will not perform in the Dance Loft's annual recital, but students will engage in weekly choreography combinations to sharpen their performance and pick-up skills.
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
The Dance Loft
DANCE - Beg. Ballet (elementary school age)
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft. Ballet is the foundation of most dance forms, including musical theater styles. This beautiful and physically challenging technique is a necessity for all young, aspiring dancers and continues to serve dancers through their formative developmental years and well into adulthood. Beginning classes focus on classroom etiquette, proper placement, and body alignment. As students advance, training encourages greater precision, a quickness and lightness of movement, the ability to cover space with ease and grace, and a refined carriage of the body. Each class will include an extensive classical barre, center floor work (adagio, petit allegro, etc.), and across-the-floor combinations (turns, grand allegro, etc.). This class will perform in The Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft. Ballet is the foundation of most dance forms, including musical theater styles. This beautiful and physically challenging technique is a necessity for all young, aspiring dancers and continues to serve dancers through their formative developmental years and well into adulthood. Beginning classes focus on classroom etiquette, proper placement, and body alignment. As students advance, training encourages greater precision, a quickness and lightness of movement, the ability to cover space with ease and grace, and a refined carriage of the body. Each class will include an extensive classical barre, center floor work (adagio, petit allegro, etc.), and across-the-floor combinations (turns, grand allegro, etc.). This class will perform in The Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
The Dance Loft
DANCE - Boys Hip Hop (elementary / middle school age)
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
DANCE - Contemporary / Modern (middle school / high school age)
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
DANCE - Jazz / Lyrical 1 (elementary school age)
Offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft (160 W. Park Ave), this class combines jazz and lyrical techniques to provide an excellent foundation for our musical theater students. This class will perform in the Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13th.
Offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft (160 W. Park Ave), this class combines jazz and lyrical techniques to provide an excellent foundation for our musical theater students. This class will perform in the Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13th.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
The Dance Loft
DANCE - Jazz / Lyrical 3 (middle school / high school age)
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
The Dance Loft
DANCE - Musical Theater Dance (ages 10 and up)
Offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft, our specialized ‘Musical Theatre’ class will build upon jazz technique and focus on the storytelling element of Broadway-style dance. Additionally, students will work on vocal performance, and this class will culminate in a recital piece that includes live singing (with microphones) and Broadway-style dance. Class will take place at 160 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY.
Offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft, our specialized ‘Musical Theatre’ class will build upon jazz technique and focus on the storytelling element of Broadway-style dance. Additionally, students will work on vocal performance, and this class will culminate in a recital piece that includes live singing (with microphones) and Broadway-style dance. Class will take place at 160 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY.
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
The Dance Loft
DANCE - Tap 1 & 2 (elementary / middle school age)
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft (160 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY). Tap is a fun, upbeat form of dance used widely throughout musical theater that emphasizes excellent rhythmic awareness. Classes begin with a thorough warm-up engaging the brain and body while focusing on coordination, rhythm, weight shift, and articulation. Technical exercises in the center and across the floor challenge students both physically and mentally, and our instructors break down complex footwork so that students are able to follow and execute movements with clear sounds, smooth transitions, and musicality. This class will perform in the Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
This class is offered through our sister program, The Dance Loft (160 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY). Tap is a fun, upbeat form of dance used widely throughout musical theater that emphasizes excellent rhythmic awareness. Classes begin with a thorough warm-up engaging the brain and body while focusing on coordination, rhythm, weight shift, and articulation. Technical exercises in the center and across the floor challenge students both physically and mentally, and our instructors break down complex footwork so that students are able to follow and execute movements with clear sounds, smooth transitions, and musicality. This class will perform in the Dance Loft's annual recital on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The Dance Loft
MUSICAL - "Little Women" (Senior Musical - high school age)
To participate in "Little Women" students must also be enrolled in at least one technique class (acting, vocal, or dance). Mandatory tech and dress rehearsals will be held from Saturday, 1/24 through Wednesday, 1/28 (exact times TBA). Tentative Performance Schedule - Thursday, January 29th @ 6:30 PM; Saturday, January 31st @ 6:30 PM;
Sunday February 1st @ 1:00 PM and @ 6:30 PM
To participate in "Little Women" students must also be enrolled in at least one technique class (acting, vocal, or dance). Mandatory tech and dress rehearsals will be held from Saturday, 1/24 through Wednesday, 1/28 (exact times TBA). Tentative Performance Schedule - Thursday, January 29th @ 6:30 PM; Saturday, January 31st @ 6:30 PM;
Sunday February 1st @ 1:00 PM and @ 6:30 PM
Sunday
1:45 PM to 5:15 PM
1:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
MUSICAL - "Shrek" (Junior - grades 5-8)
To participate in "Shrek" students must also be enrolled in at least one technique class (acting, vocal, or dance). Mandatory technical and dress rehearsals will take place from Monday, 1/19 through Friday, 1/23 from 4:00-8:15 PM.
Tentative Performance Schedule - Saturday, January 24th @ 6:30 PM; Sunday, January 25th @ 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM.
To participate in "Shrek" students must also be enrolled in at least one technique class (acting, vocal, or dance). Mandatory technical and dress rehearsals will take place from Monday, 1/19 through Friday, 1/23 from 4:00-8:15 PM.
Tentative Performance Schedule - Saturday, January 24th @ 6:30 PM; Sunday, January 25th @ 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Sunday
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
MUSICAL - "Shrek" (Youth - grades 1-4)
To participate in "Shrek" students must also be enrolled in at least one technique class (acting, vocal, or dance). Mandatory technical and dress rehearsals will take place from Saturday, 1/10 through Wednesday, 1/14 with afternoon rehearsals on the 10th and 11th (exact time TBA) and evening rehearsals from 4:00-7:30 PM on the 12th, 13th, and 14th. Tentative Performance Schedule - Thursday, January 15th @ 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 17th @ 6:00 PM, Sunday, January 18th @ 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
To participate in "Shrek" students must also be enrolled in at least one technique class (acting, vocal, or dance). Mandatory technical and dress rehearsals will take place from Saturday, 1/10 through Wednesday, 1/14 with afternoon rehearsals on the 10th and 11th (exact time TBA) and evening rehearsals from 4:00-7:30 PM on the 12th, 13th, and 14th. Tentative Performance Schedule - Thursday, January 15th @ 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 17th @ 6:00 PM, Sunday, January 18th @ 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
PRIVATE LESSON - Acting: 30-minute private lessons (4 per month)
Professional Youth Theatre
PRIVATE LESSON - Acting: 60-minute private lessons (4 per month)
Professional Youth Theatre
PRIVATE LESSON - Vocal: 30-minute private lessons (4 per month)
Professional Youth Theatre
PRIVATE LESSON - Vocal: 30-minute semi-private lessons (4 per month)
Professional Youth Theatre
PRIVATE LESSON - Vocal: 45-minute private lessons (4 per month)
Professional Youth Theatre
PRIVATE LESSON - Vocal: 60-minute private lessons (4 per month)
Professional Youth Theatre
PRIVATE LESSON - Vocal: 60-minute semi-private lessons (4 per month)
Professional Youth Theatre
VOCAL CLASS - Group Vocals (Elementary school)
PYT’s Vocal Classes are designed to provide a solid technical foundation for a student’s developing voice. Exercises help students with breathing, support, posture, tone creation, placement of sound, range, blending between registers to eliminate vocal breaks, endurance, and control. Students will also work with our faculty on coaching musical theater repertory, thereby expanding their ‘book’ of songs. Vocal cabarets throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth.
PYT’s Vocal Classes are designed to provide a solid technical foundation for a student’s developing voice. Exercises help students with breathing, support, posture, tone creation, placement of sound, range, blending between registers to eliminate vocal breaks, endurance, and control. Students will also work with our faculty on coaching musical theater repertory, thereby expanding their ‘book’ of songs. Vocal cabarets throughout the year will provide students with ongoing performance opportunities and chances for growth.
Sunday
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Professional Youth Theatre
VOCAL CLASS - Group Vocals (Middle School)
Sunday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Professional Youth Theatre
2026 Summer Season
PYT Pre-College Summer Prep Package - 11th and 12th Grade
- Students attending the 'PYT Summer Experience' receive 20% off this package - please select the package labeled 'Discount for Summer Experience Students'.
- For more information about our Pre-College Summer Prep package, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/precollege-summer-prep
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Students attending the 'PYT Summer Experience' receive 20% off this package - please select the package labeled 'Discount for Summer Experience Students'.
- For more information about our Pre-College Summer Prep package, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/precollege-summer-prep
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
PYT Pre-College Summer Prep Package - 11th and 12th Grade - ***20% discounted rate for 'PYT Summer Experience' students***
- Student must be signed up in 'PYT's 2026 Summer Experience' to receive discounted rate.
- For more information about our Pre-College Summer Prep package, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/precollege-summer-prep
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Student must be signed up in 'PYT's 2026 Summer Experience' to receive discounted rate.
- For more information about our Pre-College Summer Prep package, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/precollege-summer-prep
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
PYT Summer Camp - 2026 - Elementary/Middle
- Upon registration, you will be asked to submit a $500 deposit. The balance will be due no later than April1st. Tuition is $2800 total. Any discounts will be applied to your balance.
- For more information about our 2026 Summer Camp, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/summer-camp-2026
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Upon registration, you will be asked to submit a $500 deposit. The balance will be due no later than April1st. Tuition is $2800 total. Any discounts will be applied to your balance.
- For more information about our 2026 Summer Camp, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/summer-camp-2026
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Professional Youth Theatre
PYT Summer Experience - 2026 - High School
- Upon registration, you will be asked to submit a $500 deposit. The balance will be due no later than April1st. Tuition is $2800 total. Any discounts will be applied to your balance.
- For more information about our 2026 Summer Experience for High School students, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/summer-experience-2026
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Upon registration, you will be asked to submit a $500 deposit. The balance will be due no later than April1st. Tuition is $2800 total. Any discounts will be applied to your balance.
- For more information about our 2026 Summer Experience for High School students, please visit www.professionalyouththeatre.com/summer-experience-2026
- Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Professional Youth Theatre