Totem Pole Playhouse, America’s beloved summer theatre nestled in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, is thrilled to introduce its brand-new Youth Professional Theatre Classes—an exciting opportunity for young performers eager to develop their craft. These Saturday morning classes will run from March 29 through April 26, 2025, and are designed to give students hands-on training in professional theatre disciplines.
“We wanted to offer something special for students who are passionate about theatre—something beyond their individual voice and dance lessons,” said Ryan B. Gibbs, Totem Pole’s Producing Artistic Director. “For years, our community has asked for this kind of program, and we’re so excited to finally make it happen in 2025!”
These classes are open to all experience levels and offer a unique, theatre-focused approach to essential performance skills. Unlike other training programs, Totem Pole’s Youth Professional Theatre Classes build upon each student’s existing experience, helping them refine and apply their skills specifically for theatre performance. This program is curated by members of the professional world and the Broadway Community.
Students will receive expert instruction in three key disciplines, taught by theatre professionals and members of the Broadway community: voice for theatre, dance for theatre, and acting for theatre.
Classes are available for students in two age groups: ages 7-10 and ages 11-18.
Join us this spring for a one-of-a-kind training experience at Totem Pole Playhouse!
Classes are offered on Saturdays from March 29 through April 26, 2025, for age groups from 7-10 years, and 11- 18 years of age. They include:
- Rising Stars: Intro to Musical Theatre Dance (Ages 7-10, at 9:00-10:00am) Broadway Bound:
- Intermediate Broadway Jazz (Ages 11-18, at 10:00-11:00am) Singing for the Stage (Ages 11-18, at 9:00-10:00am)
- Advanced Acting for Teen Artists (Ages 11-18, at 11:00am-12:00pm)
Please reach out to rrankin@totempoleplayhouse.org to book your space in classes before they fill up!
And visit www.totempoleplayhouse.org for more information.
See you in class!!
Looking ahead, Totem Pole’s 75th Anniversary Season in 2025 promises an exciting lineup, including The Marvelous Wonderettes, 9 to 5: The Musical, The 39 Steps, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute, and A Million Dollar Quartet Christmas.
Subscriptions are on sale now, single tickets go on sale in March. To purchase classes or tickets, call the Totem Pole Playhouse Box Office at (717) 352-2164. Current Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
For more information, visit Totem Pole Playhouse.