Adventure Theatre, located in Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, offers classes in all phases of the dramatic arts for both children and adults. Students are challenged artistically and encouraged to have fun while exploring the variety of theatrical roles. In addition to theatrical skills, students will learn how to enunciate, project, work as a team, and problem solve creatively; skills that will serve them throughout their lives. For more information call 301-320-5331 or see www.adventuretheatre.org.

Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD. has classes for ages 1 through Grade 12 in all aspects of drama including acting, voice and filmmaking.  Classes begin September 15. See www.ImaginationStage.org or call 301-961-6060 for a complete schedule and registration information.

Creative Daisy Enrichment, Hickory Ridge Neighborhood Center, 410-730-7327, and River Hill Community Center, 410-531-1749. For ages 1 ½ to 6. Crafts, imaginative play, storytelling, puppetry, crafts, music, games and more. 

Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brookyn Park, offers classes in drama for children. Classes are also offered for older teens and adults. For more information call 410-636-6597 or see their website: www.chespeakearts.org.

Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts is committed to providing inspiring theatrical experiences for students of all levels. Their professional staff of actors, directors, and teachers will help your child learn the many skills and techniques needed to perform in all aspects of theatre and build self-confidence.  Classes include Kids on Broadway, Broadway Jazz, Fosse Masterclass and Ballet for Actors. Classes are held at Howard Community College and other locations.  For more information, visit their website at www.CCTArts.com  or call 410-381-0700.

Drama Kids International is the world’s largest after-school drama program.  They offer fun and unique drama lessons that develops acting skills, speaking skills, ongoing confidence, self-esteem and a positive approach to life. Classes are for children and teenagers ages 4-17 and special preschool workshops are also conducted.  Classes are held in Columbia, Elkridge, Clarksville and Ellicott City.   Call Drama Kids at 410-480-2017 for more information.  

The Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia, offering classes for kindergarteners through adult.  Productions  are “Mulan” Production Class for grades K-12, Introduction to Stage Acting for grades 3-8 and T.Y.A. Teen Professional Company for grades 7 -12 by audition only. In addition there are School’s Out Workshops on days when Howard County Public School are closed. These are one-day workshops from 9am to 4pm with before and after care available. On August 31 is an Improvisation Workshop. On September 13 is Acting for TV Workshop. On October 19 is “Wicked The Musical” Workshop. And on November 2 is Mask and Mime. For a fall schedule please call 410-997-9352 or see www.DramaLearningCtr.com.

Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis.  A multi-disciplinary, non-profit arts center offering a variety of classes in many areas for all ages.  Drama classes are offered for ages 4 to adult. For a complete listing and description of classes call 410-263-5544, from Baltimore call 410-269-1087, or from the metro Washington DC 301-261-1553.  The catalog can also be found on the Internet at www.mdhallarts.org.

Musical Theatrix classes with Judy Templeton. “A Tribute to Rock and Roll” for grades 1 – 5 and 6- 10. Learn to dance, sing and act to these high-energy revues. “Show Biz Kids!” for grades 1-8, teaches acting on camera and how to get started in the television/film business. “Razz-A-Ma-Tap” is for grades 1-5. All classes meet at Slayton House and begin the week of September 10.  Call 410-772-9448 for information or to register or email muiscaltheatrix@hotmail.com.

Young Artists Theatre, Cherry Tree Center, Route 29 at Route 216, West Laurel, offers its 14th year of Fall Performing Arts Classes for ages 4 - 17. Classes include performing arts instruction in acting, musical theatre, dance, and audition coaching. Public performance opportunities, live shows, scout activities, field trips and birthday parties offered year 'round   For more information call 301-604-2844 or visit www.yatheatre.com.