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studio classes

Through weekly classes in acting, musical theatre, and creative drama, young artists explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop foundational theatre skills all in a playful, supportive environment. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and imagination!

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Looking for performance training for ages 7–18? Explore Training Classes like Musical Theatre Workshop and VaultWorks for opportunities designed for emerging and advanced young artists. Don't miss our homeschool classes and new class ages for 3-5 and 10-15 year-old artists! 

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Winter/Spring Registration announcements October 16th. Registration opens November 2nd. 

Stay up to date on all classes by signing up for our monthly newsletter, Key to the Vault! 

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ADVENTURE STAGE QUEST

Creative Drama Class

Wednesdays - 4:00-5:00pm 

October 28th - December 16th (No class 11/25)

​Cost: $125

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Set sail on a storytelling adventure! In this playful theatre class, young actors will bring stories to life through imagination, movement, and creative play. Each week, we’ll dive into exciting tales, become bold characters, and work together to put our own spin on the stories we explore. Along the way, students will build confidence, teamwork, and a love for performing! This class ends in a presentation. 

ACT! SING! DANCE!

Musical Theatre Class

Thursdays - 4:00-5:00pm

October 29th - December 17th (No Class 11/26)

Cost: $125

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Step into the spotlight and let your imagination soar! In this high-energy class, young artists sing, move, and become all kinds of characters, exploring the magic of musical theatre through playful songs, lively movement, and fun acting games. Every week is a chance to shine, build confidence, and discover the joy of performing! This class will end in a final sharing on the last day. 

WINTER

Registration opens November 2, 2026

DREAM BIG DRAMA

Creative Drama Class

Tuesdays - 4:00-5:00pm 

February 2 - March 16th

​Cost: $125

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Our young performers will unlock their imaginations and dream big in this interactive theatre class! Students will explore bigger than life stories and create dynamic characters to perform original scenes inspired by our favorite stories! This process fosters the imagination, nurtures self-confidence, and has each young actor working in an ensemble! This class ends in a performance on the last day. 

ENCHANTED MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical Theatre Class
Thursdays - 4:00-5:00pm
February 4 - March 18
Cost: $125​

Step into a world of enchanted castles, magical families, unforgettable characters, and stories where anything is possible. Inspired by magical favorites like Encanto and Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted Musical Theatre invites young artists to sing, dance, act, and use their imaginations to bring stories to life. Through playful theatre games, music, movement, and storytelling, students will discover how to become a character, tell a story, and create a little theatrical magic of their own.
 

SPRING

Registration opens November 2, 2026

ONCE UPON A PLAY
Creative Drama Class

Wednesdays - 4:00-5:00pm 

April 7 - May 19th

​Cost: $125

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Come play in the fairytale world we know and love… and discover a story no one has ever told before! Through creative drama, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play, young artists will explore familiar fairy-tale characters and magical worlds, mixing and matching ideas to create brand-new stories of their own. Each week, young artists will play, create, and perform, building stories together and bringing them to life onstage, culminating in a final presentation for family and friends.

MUSICAL THEATRE OZ
Musical Theatre

Thursdays - 4:30-5:30pm 

April 8th - May 20th

​Cost: $125

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Act! Sing! Dance! and learn it all at MT Workshop! Young artists will rotate through an hour in each musical theatre discipline to learn technique and rehearse for a final performance! This all-encompassing class is designed to build confidence, learn how to work as an ensemble, and put it all into practice with a final workshop presentation for friends and family at the end of the 10-weeks. 

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ACTING ESSENTIALS

Acting Skills Class

Tuesdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

October 27th - December 15th (No Class 11/24)

Cost: $125

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Let’s build our actor toolbox! Always wanted to be an actor? This class will explore what it means to be an artist by exploring the process of being a performer from auditioning, to callbacks, to rehearsal! This class will end in a final sharing on the last day.

CAMPFIRE HAUNTS

Creative Drama Class

Wednesdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

October 28th - December 16th (No Class 11/25)

Cost: $125

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Step into the shadows and let your imagination run wild! In this creative drama class, students dive into classic ghost stories, discover what makes a tale spine-tingling, and craft their own original spooky adventures. With movement, voice, and bold performance choices, every young artist will leave the campfire brimming with stories only they could tell. This class will end in a final sharing on the last day.

MISFITS ONSTAGE

Musical Theatre Class

Thursdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

October 29th - December 17th (No Class 11/26)

Cost: $125

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Bold characters take center stage in this musical theatre class where performers step into stories built around unexpected heroes whose strengths, imagination, and individuality make them unforgettable. This class will explore our favorite musical theatre misfits like Matilda discovering her voice to Elphaba rising with power and perspective. Young artists build confidence in acting, singing, and dancing while bringing bold characters to life onstage. This class will end in a final sharing on the last day.

WINTER

Registration opens November 2, 2026

IMPROV
Acting Skills Class

Tuesdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

February 2 - March 16

Cost: $125

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No script? No problem! Students will explore improv techniques and games for quick thinking and build acting skills that explore creative risk-taking.

PLAYFUL PLAYERS
Creative Drama Class

Wednesdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

February 3 - March 17

Cost: $125

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Let’s create a band of players for this classic ensemble building class! Shakespeare was a genius writer, but part of what made him great was that he created theatre with his ensemble of friends, or players! This class will create original scenes using some of Shakespeare’s best themes of magic and intrigue! Young theatre loving artists and novices alike will enjoy creating their own scenes inspired by the genius, William Shakespeare!  

SPELLBOUND MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical Theatre Class

Thursdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

February 4 - March 18

Cost: $125
 

Let’s brew up a little trouble! Step into a world of magic, mischief, music, and larger-than-life characters in this musical theatre class inspired by some of our favorite magical shows, including Descendants and Disney’s upcoming Hexed. Young artists will sing, dance, act, and explore the spellbinding worlds of musical theatre while building confidence and theatrical skills along the way. This show ends in a final presentation. 

Spring

Registration opens November 2, 2026

CHARACTER LAB
Theatre Skills

Tuesdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

April 6th - May 18th

Cost: $125

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Actors, get ready to experiment! In this class, young artists will focus on character development, learning how to bring roles to life through voice, movement, and text. Scenes, monologues, and acting games will challenge and inspire. This class ends in a final presentation.

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TWISTED FAIRY TALES
Creative Drama Class

Wednesdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

April 7th - May 19th

Cost: $125

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Discover what really happened Once Upon A Time! You know the classics, but in this class we’ll flip it, twist it, and make them our own! Young artists will explore creating dynamic stories and characters using classic fairy tales as our inspiration! This process will foster imagination,nurture self-confidence, and teach students how to work as an ensemble. This class will end in an in-class presentation of the original stories students create! This is a Vault Theatre class favorite! No class is the same!

WICKEDLY WONDERFUL

MUSICAL THEATRE 
Musical Theatre

Thursdays - 5:15-6:15pm 

April 8th - May 20th

Cost: $125

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Let’s journey to the land of Oz! Inspired by the magical world of Wicked, young artists will explore friendship, adventure, courage, and finding your own path through scenes, songs, and dance. We'll step into the world of Oz, meet unforgettable characters, and bring musical theatre to life through singing, acting, and movement. Whether you're already a Wicked fan or discovering the world of Oz for the first time, there's plenty of magic waiting onstage. This class ends with a final presentation. 

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IMPROV!

Theatre Skills Class

Mondays - 5:00-6:00pm 

October 26th-December 14th (No class 11/23)

Cost: $125

Ages 11-15

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No script? No problem! Students will explore improv techniques and games for quick thinking and build acting skills that explore creative risk-taking.

WINTER

Registration opens November 2, 2026

VOICE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

Theatre Skills Class

Mondays - 5:00-6:00pm 

February 1 - March 15

Cost: $125

Ages 11-15

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Explore musical theatre through song! This class combines the focused instruction of a group voice lesson with the fun of singing together. Young artists will develop healthy vocal technique, breath support, range, confidence, and the skills needed to sing effectively onstage. We'll put those skills into practice through songs from favorite musicals, exploring solos, duets, harmonies, and ensemble numbers along the way.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Ages 10-14

Tuesdays - 4:00-6:00pm 

Fall Session A: September 1st-October 20th (No Class 9/29)
Fall Session B: October 27th - December 15th (No Class 11/24)

Cost: $315

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Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D, is a tabletop roleplaying game where you take on the role of a character you customize, create and play through a game over multiple sessions. The story is mostly a series of encounters and situations that you are walked through by a Dungeon Master. The outcomes of the game are based on dice rolls which are modified by the character stats you chose!

 

Vault Theatre is thrilled to partner with the Guild of Adventures to host this class in our new studio. Much like theatre, D&D is a collaborative act of storytelling with equal parts preparation and improvisation. The Dungeon Master sets the stage, the dice deliver surprise plot twists, and the players make choices in character to drive the story forward. It’s ensemble storytelling at its most imaginative, where every decision shapes the next scene.

Fall Session B

October 27th-December 15th (No Class 11/23)

Spring

Registration opens November 2, 2026

AUDITIONING
Theatre Skills Class

Mondays - 5:00-6:00pm 

April 6 - May 17th

Cost: $125

Ages 11-15

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In this hands-on class, young artists will learn how to prepare and perform with confidence while developing the skills they need for real-world auditions. Students will explore choosing and preparing audition material, making strong acting choices, cold reading, working with sides, taking direction, and presenting themselves in the room. Whether you're auditioning for a school musical, a theatre program, or your next big role, come ready to take the stage and own your audition.

This class is created and delivered by Guild of Adventures. Learn more about Guild Adventures at their website here. 

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For questions regarding the class, please reach out to Noah a Guild of Adventures here. 

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For questions regarding registration, please contact Vault Theatre. 

Winter Session

February 2 - March 16

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Spring Session

April 6 - May 18th

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Looking for performance training for ages 7–18? Explore Training Classes like Musical Theatre Workshop for beginner and intermediate young artists and VaultWorks for opportunities designed for emerging and advanced young artists.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP

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Act! Sing! Dance! and learn it all at MT Workshop! Young artists will rotate through an hour in each musical theatre discipline to learn technique and rehearse for a final performance! This all-encompassing class is designed to build confidence, learn how to work as an ensemble, and put it all into practice with a final workshop presentation for friends and family at the end of the 10-weeks. ​

spring session

Registration opens November 2, 2026

Dive under the sea with Vault Theatre’s Musical Theatre Workshop production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid KIDS! Join Ariel on an underwater adventure as she dreams of life in the human world, strikes a deal with the sea witch Ursula, and discovers where she truly belongs.

 

With all the favorite songs like “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea,” and including all the unforgettable characters, this musical has lasted the test of time. Young artists will build their performance skills and bring this beloved story to life onstage!

SATURDAY SESSION

​​AGES: 7–18
WHEN: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DATES: January 9th - March 13th (No class Saturday, 1/23)
WHERE: Classes at Vault Theatre Studios

COST: $450

FINAL CLASS & PERFORMANCE

  • March 13th - 10am-1pm 

  • March 14th - 12pm-3pm​

WEEKDAY SESSION

​​AGES: 7–18
WHEN: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm
DATES: January 13th-March 10th (No class Monday, 1/18)
WHERE: Classes at Vault Theatre Studios

COST: $450

FINAL CLASS & PERFORMANCE

  • March 13th - 2pm-5pm 

  • March 14th - 4pm-7pm

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vaultWorks

An audition-only training ground for the next generation of bold, curious artists.

VaultWorks Artist Training is a year-long, selective ensemble of young artists ages 12-18 committed to advanced training and performance. Through focused work in voice, movement, and acting, participants develop professional-level skills while applying them in a rigorous production process.

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This program is designed as a year-long immersive experience, but students may choose to participate in one semester. Enrollment in the fall semester guarantees casting in the spring production. If space allows, additional auditions will be held in November for the spring production. 

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Spring Semester – Rehearsal & Performance

In the spring, the ensemble transitions into rehearsal, applying their training to a full production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Students engage in a rigorous rehearsal process, developing character, refining physical storytelling, and shaping the world of the play through ensemble work. From first read-through to tech and performance, artists experience the full arc of production, culminating in public performances that showcase both individual growth and the strength of the ensemble.

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Students who participate in Fall Semester are guaranteed a spot in Peter and Starcatcher in the spring. They can opt out if they choose. Auditions will be held in class in November for casting. Students can audition for spring semester only if space permits.

 

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Tuesdays - February 2-April 6th - 5:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays and Thursday April 13th-May 6th - 5:30-8:30pm

Tech Week: May 10th-13th 

Show: May 14, 15, 16 

Cost: $675** 

Dates and times subject to change

**if doing both semesters, cost is $600.  

AUDITIONS

Virtual Auditions: Accepted through November 20th

In-Person Callbacks: December 1 - 6:30-8:30pm

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For future Homeschool learning opportunities, please reach out to info@vaulttheatre.org!

STORYPLAY: HOMESCHOOL THEATRE

Step into the world of imagination where stories leap off the page and onto the stage!

 

In StoryPlay: Homeschool Theatre, young artists bring their favorite classic tales to life through acting, movement, and creative play. Each class builds on the last, as young artists explore characters, scenes, and storytelling techniques, working together to transform timeless stories into living theatre. By the end of the session, young artists share their journey in a presentation that celebrates their creativity, collaboration, and the magic of bringing stories from page to stage.

​919-886-4584
info@vaulttheatre.org 


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Unit 3
Durham, NC 27707

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