Teen Company students attend 75 minute, age-specific classes, on Saturday mornings for 8 weeks. All Teen Company members are encouraged to audition for a role in that semester’s play. Advanced Teen classes are available for students who have taken several TeenCo semesters.
Teen Company are also encouraged to assist with technical responsibilities for the Players and Ensemble productions, such as Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Props Crew, Light Board Operator, and Sound Board Operator.
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Teen Company Theatre Class
Students will: Focus on the audition process, working on monologues and cold reads, study movement and voice to appropriately portray a character in performance, generate interpretations of scenes & characters, and learn to take risks in creating character choices–failure & making mistakes is part of the process!
Fall 2026 Class Times for Teen Company
September 12-October 31, 2026 (Saturdays)
10:00-11:15 am OR 11:30-12:45 pm
*Advanced Teen Class is only for students who have taken at least two semesters of Teen Class at CTW, and will commit to regular attendance and advanced study. Adv Teen students audition for the same show as Teen Class. They do not receive preference for roles; this class is only for advanced study in-class. Students eligible for Adv class who wish to remain in regular Teen Class may do so.*
Fall 2026 Class Times for Advanced Teen Company
September 8-October 27, 2025 (Tuesdays)
6:00-7:15 pm
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Performs December 11-13, 2026
Musical Theatre Ages 13-18
Our “triple threat” students will learn theatrical singing techniques, basic choreography, and acting while singing and dancing. This is a stand-alone class; there may be a sharing at the end, but this class is not connected to our fall production for teens. Students who wish to participate in “Urinetown” must register for the Teen Theatre Class.
Fall 2026 Class Times for Musical Theatre Ages 13-18:
September 12-October 31, 2026 (Saturdays)
11:30-12:45 am
Technical Theatre Class Ages 13-18
This class focuses on the design, production prep, and backstage work of producing a play! Maximum of 12 students.
Fall Class Times for Technical Theatre:
September 9-28, 2026 (Wednesdays)
6:00-8:00 pm
Students in this class will be invited to participate in work days and tech weeks, but it is not required for class participation.
Devising for Ages 13-18
Students will collaborate in Fall 2026 and Fall 2026 to create an original full-length script. Students may take one or both classes to participate; both is encouraged for continuity. This is a stand-alone class; there is no performance connected to this class in spring 2026.
Fall 2026 Class Times for Devising for Ages 13-18:
September 8-October 27, 2026 (Tuesdays)
7:30-8:45 pm
Tuition Costs
For information about scholarships, click here.
Theatre Class: $180 per semester
Musical Theatre Class: $75 per semester
Technical Theatre Class: $90 per semester
Devising: $75 per semester
All programs over $100 include a payment plan option during registration.
For sibling discounts, please email the office.
Important Dates for Teen Company Fall 2026
August 14, 2026
Scholarship applications are due
September 8, 2026
First day of Tuesday classes
September 9, 2026
First day of Wednesday classes
September 12, 2026
First day of Saturday classes
September 19, 2026
Auditions for Alice By Heart (this may change, may include callbacks)
September 24, 2026
Cast list posted (this date may be flexible depending on final audition schedule)
September 26, 2026
Rehearsals for Alice By Heart begin (this may change)
October 27, 2026
Last day of Tuesday classes
October 28, 2026
Last day of Wednesday classes
October 31, 2026
Last day of Saturday classes
December 11-13, 2026
Performances of Alice By Heart
Registrations for Spring 2027 open mid-Nov 2026!
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- The 2022-23 season at CTW is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
