Education

Education is essential to our mission and the success of our theatre.

We feel called to share the gifts of theatre with our community and love seeing the confidence and joy it brings to children and adults alike. As a community organization, we depend on constant learning to enable our company of volunteers to rise to the high standards of entertainment to which we aspire. Many of our participants began involvement at JRT with little to no theatre experience, and some of our brightest emerging actors have come up through our youth theatre classes.

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THE “DON SQUIBB PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP'‘ TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED AT THE JRT AND PLAN TO PURSUE A THEATRE ARTS DEGREE. TO LEARN MORE,

CLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE APPLICATION. (Deadline is June 15, 2025.)

SUMMER CAMPS 2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register through the mail. Click on the registration form below.
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Musical Theatre I
The Little Mermaid, Jr.

June 23-28, 2025    
GRADES  1st –  6th                
$175.00

LOCATION:  JRT
Instructors: Jennifer Ross-Bernhardt, Lucas Schmidt, Jessica Shelton

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. (From Music Theatre International)

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Musical Theatre 2
The Little Mermaid, Jr.

July 21-26, 2025      
GRADES 6th – 12th                
$175.00

LOCATION:  JRT
Instructors:  Jennifer Bernhardt, Lucas Schmidt, and Jessica Shelton

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. (From Music Theatre International)

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BEGINNER TAP

WEDNESDAY 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 16+
$ 130.00
Classes begin January 15 and end March 19.
Instructors: Jessica Shelton & Rebekah Knisley

This tap class is perfect for students with little to no prior tap experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of tap dance and work to build a strong foundation. Students with some experience that want to work on their tap building blocks are encouraged to attend. Tap shoes are required. The theatre has several pair that may be borrowed if needed.

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Intermediate/Advanced Tap

MONDAYS  5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ages 15+         
$150.00
Classes begin January 13 and end March 17..
Instructor:  Rebekah Knisley

 Tappers must have already taken a year of beginner tap classes with an understanding of basic tap skills and vocabulary.  The class will focus on building technique, challenging rhythms, and tricks.

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JRT Teachers

The JRT Players
presents

TBD

This engaging group of actors prepares one-act touring shows designed to delight children (and adults) of all ages. 

For more information, or to book the Players :

Email :
jrteducation@gmail.com