Camps, Classes & Workshops
Camps, Classes & Workshops: 2025-2026 Season
We offer quality classes, lessons, and activities in an environment dedicated to excellence in the arts. Students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds can immerse themselves in private and group instruction for acting, voice, guitar, bass, drums, piano, & more. Financial assistance and scholarship funds are available on a case by case basis to any student who may need support. Please Contact Us today for more information.
Conservatory Program – DISCOUNT BUNDLE
Mondays 4:00 – 7:30pm
October 6 – December 15 (No Class 11/24)
Tuition: $382.50 (15% discount)
The Conservatory Program is designed for advanced high school and middle school students that plan to pursue musical theatre at a collegiate level and as a professional career. This program will continue throughout the school year, and students will have opportunities to be considered for Rochester Opera House’s professional and teen productions. In addition to participating in Vocal Workshop, Acting Workshop, and Broadway Dance, Conservatory students will receive professional headshots each year of programming.
Conservatory students may take classes as a “one-off”, or take all three as a discounted bundle! The next semester of classes will begin in January of 2026, but students may prorate any classes they’d like during this semester.
*Class schedule subject to extend due to snow days/illness of staff
Classes May Be Taken as “One Off” or as a Bundle!
Mondays 4:00 – 5:00pm
Vocal Workshop
Instructed by Samuel Tolley
October 6 – December 15 (No Class 11/24)
Tuition: $150
This workshop-based class will focus on training students for a future in professional singing. Lessons will include various topics including but not limited to music literacy, music theory, vocal registration (belt/chest, head voice/falsetto, and mixed voice), breathing exercises, vocal health, building your audition book and repertoire, stylized singing in different genres of music, and basic piano skills. Students will be working on solo pieces, duets, and ensemble material to enhance their vocal skills while collaborating with their peers.
Mondays 5:15 – 6:15pm
Acting Workshop
Instructed by Jenry Towle
October 6 – December 15 (No Class 11/24)
Tuition: $150
Acting Workshop will focus on training students for a future in professional acting. Students will build a toolbox of the fundamentals, including performance techniques and exercises, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, character tasks, text analysis, imagination, the mechanics of staging, character-process, script analysis and mindfulness of the ensemble. Students will be working on monologues, improvisation and group scene work.
Mondays 6:30 – 7:30pm
Broadway Dance
Instructed by Melissa Hanley
October 6 – December 15 (No Class 11/24)
Tuition: $150
This class will be a high energy environment where students will develop multiple dance styles used in Broadway shows. Students will learn the fundamentals of Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Ballet. Exploring the choreography of Broadway Musicals, combinations and class time will focus on increasing students’ strength, coordination, knowledge, technique, connection with the audience and audition prep.
Showstoppers
Grades 3-8
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:15pm
September 4 – January 22
Showstoppers is a performance-based musical theatre class for students in grades 3-8. The class will work collaboratively each week on a junior musical to be performed at the end of the session for family and friends. Students will learn various aspects of musical theatre production including, vocal control and projection, character development and analysis, movement and choreography; as well as develop techniques to gain confidence in their overall performing abilities. Please note: This class requires additional practice time at home to review, prepare, and solidify what has been taught in class. Students should also be prepared to commit to being at class each week, except for sickness and extenuating circumstances. It is a true group class and students rely heavily on each other being there to be the best they can be!
During this session, we do hope the children will not be too “revolting”. Although we understand that sometimes you have to be a little bit “Naughty”, we would HATE to have to put anyone in chokey!
Classes begin Thursday, September 4, 2025 – from 4PM to 5:15PM. Classes will continue through to the class performance on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with a mandatory dress rehearsal on Wednesday, January 21st from 4-6. There will be no class during the weeks of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s!
Studio to Stage – Ages 8 – 16
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00pm
Dates: TBA
Studio to Stage is a brand new program at RPAC – perfect for kids and teens (ages 8-16). Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs, streamlined to a simpler format for beginning musicians. In addition, participants have one weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts, nuances, and skills behind their chosen instrument.
Studio to Stage is crafted to help support students learning an instrument, learning to play and improvise as part of a greater band/group, and is meant to help build confidence on stage performing.
No prior experience with an instrument is necessary to start this program. Individuals or teen bands are encouraged to sign up to get both incredible one-on-one assistance with a working musician, but also grow into playing in a group setting.
Our music instructors are supported by sound engineers and acting coaches to help build confidence, learn how to brand yourself as a musician, and provide training in mixing and performance. We hope Studio to Stage can help our students grow from beginner musicians to confident local stars!
Directions & Contact Information
Rochester Opera House
31 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867 (located in City Hall)
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Business: (603) 332-2211
Email: [email protected]
Tickets: (603) 335-1992
Will call tickets available 2 hours before each performance.
Rochester Performance & Arts Center
32 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867
Business: (603) 948-1099
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Open Mon and Tue 2PM - 5:15PM
We are open on weekends for special events and performances.
Stage Door Tickets and More
1 Wakefield St
Rochester, NH 03867
Business: (603) 335-1992
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Wed thru Sat, 12Noon - 6 PM
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