Courses
Please contact Wharton Arts Student Services at (908) 790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org to be placed on the Performing Arts School Waiting List for all sold out or closed classes.
Acting For the Camera
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
8 Weeks Start Date: 10/16/2021
Ages: 7-16
Instructor: Sara Giacomini • Virtual Class
Tuition: $160
With so many productions and classes taking place virtually these days, it’s important for young actors to be familiar and confident performing in front of the camera. Learn camera technique, tips, and tricks from our PAS faculty through scene and dramatic solo work in this 8-week course!
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Audition Bootcamp
Mondays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
8 Weeks Start Date: 10/4/2021
Ages: 10+
Instructor: Mariah Dalton • Virtual Class
Tuition: $160
Work on your acting, singing, and dance skills as you prepare for a mock audition at the end of this Broadway Bootcamp! Learn scenes, monologues, songs, and dance combos to “audition” for the big show. Students will improve triple threat skills throughout the course and will also learn what it’s like to go through the professional audition process! Class will culminate with a showcase featuring the “audition” material from class.
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Cabaret
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.
8 Weeks Start Date: 9/21/2021
Ages: 14-18
Instructor: Alyssa Mannarino & Christian Rosky • In-Person Class
Tuition: $275
Cabaret is a group musical theater class for high school performers looking to enhance their skills in acting, singing, and dancing. Students will work on ensemble movement and vocal numbers as well as solos. In addition to weekly classes with our esteemed faculty, all students will have the chance to work on their solo repertoire with an outside Broadway performer in a master class setting. The class culminates in a final performance featuring every student. Great for any performer preparing to audition for their yearly school musical!
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Pathways to Piano
Ages 4.5-5.5
Thursdays 3:00-3:50 p.m.
Saturdays 9:30-10:20 a.m.
15 Weeks Start Dates: 9/23, 9/25
Instructor: Joyce Alexander • In-Person Class
Tuition: $300
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Ages 5.5-7 Year 1
Thursdays 4:00-5:10 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30-11:40 a.m.
15 Weeks Start Dates: 9/23, 9/25
Instructor: Joyce Alexander • In-Person Class
Tuition: $375
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Ages 5.5-7 Year 2
Thursdays 5:30-6:40 p.m.
Saturdays 11:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
15 Weeks Start Dates: 9/23, 9/25
Instructor: Joyce Alexander • In-Person Class
Tuition: $375
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Wharton Players Present Matilda
Fridays 4:00-5:30 p.m.
10 Weeks Start Date: 9/17/2021
Ages: 7-13
Instructor: Timothy Maureen Cole & Christian Rosky • In-Person Class
Tuition: $550
Show: Matilda
Over the course of only 10 weeks, students are fully immersed in musical theater! Wharton Players attend in-person rehearsals on Fridays (4:00-5:30pm) plus additional sectional rehearsals throughout the course on Saturdays in preparation for three spectacular performances of Matilda in November. Become one of our “players” to join a magical theater experience not to be missed! Sign up to audition now.
Wharton Players Auditions (Free to audition)
9/10/2021 from 5:00-7:00pm
9/12/2021 from 1:00-3:00pm
Materials will be provided to auditioning students in August via email
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Broadway Babies
Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m.
10 Weeks Start Date: 9/18/2021
Ages: 4-6
Instructor: Allie Mannarino • In-Person Class
Tuition: $225
Winter Theme: Matilda
Broadway Babies is an introduction to the essentials of musical theater. Students learn about the “triple threat” skills of voice, drama, and dance, as well as rudimentary music notation and apply these elements in a showcase performance at the end of each season. Performances will be held on the final day of class.
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Explorations in Voice
Grades 2-5
Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
8 Weeks Start Date: 9/30/2021
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Grades 6-8
Thursdays 6:00-7:00 p.m.
8 Weeks Start Date: 9/30/2021
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Instructor: Ema Mitrovic • In-Person Class
Tuition: $225
This group class teaches the fundamentals of vocal technique through the preparation and performance of ensemble repertoire. This class is perfect preparation for any singer auditioning for select school choirs or state choir. Students learn the following in an ensemble setting: breath, support, posture/alignment, resonance, basic rhythm and music notation, and sight-singing skills. The course culminates in a performance at the end of each season.
Dance, Sing and Act
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.
10 Weeks Start Dates: 9/22/2021
Ages: 7-10
Instructor: Sara Giacomini & Christian Rosky • In-Person Class
Tuition: $350
Fall Theme: Matilda
Dance, Sing and Act teaches students the fundamentals of musical theater performance. Each week, students enhance their skills while preparing for a final performance of scenes, songs, and dances from the class theme!
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On Stage Kids
Mondays 4:00-5:00 p.m.
15 Weeks Start Date: 9/13/2021
Ages: 7-10
Instructor: Lilli Markey • In-Person Class
Tuition: $300
On Stage is a wonderful introduction to the world of theater and acting. This creative and fun drama class will teach children acting techniques while helping to build self-esteem through drama games and character development. Shows are chosen by the instructor at the beginning of each semester to suit each class group. This class is appropriate for new and returning students. The class will conclude in a final showcase performance on the last day of class.
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On Stage Teens
Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 p.m.
15 Weeks Start Dates: 9/13/2021
Ages: 11-16
Instructor: Lilli Markey • In-Person Class
Tuition: $450
On Stage is a wonderful introduction to the world of theater and acting. This creative and fun drama class will teach teens acting techniques while helping to build self-esteem through drama games and character development. Shows are chosen by the instructor at the beginning of each semester to suit each class group. This class is appropriate for new and returning students.
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Ask Us A Question
Questions about our group classes? Do you need help enrolling in a class?
Our Director of Student Services Kristen Wuest is here to assist you. For more information, reach out to our Student Services team at 908-790-0700 or email info@whartonarts.org.
In addition to group classes for kids, teens, and adults, Wharton’s Performing Arts School offers private music lessons in-person and online via Zoom in voice, piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, saxophone, percussion, and harp.
30, 45, and 60-minute private music lessons are available in flex packages, by semester, and for the academic year. Ask about our sibling discount and Financial Assistance! For more information, call 908-790-0700 or email info@whartonarts.org. ENROLL NOW!
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