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.)

FALL CLASSES 2024

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FALL CLASSES!
Register through the mail. Click on the registration form below.
Registration Form

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!

Musical Theatre I
DISNEY’S ALADDIN KIDS

TUESDAYS      4:00 – 5:00 p.m.         
GRADES  1st –  4th                
$130.00

Classes begin Tuesday, Aug 13 and end with performances on Nov 5 & 6 at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.

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

Based on the iconic animated film, Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince in order to marry her.  Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. 

** Class space is limited.  Don’t wait to register!** Class space is limited.  Don’t wait to register!

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!

Musical Theatre 2
SOMETHING ROTTEN! JR

THURSDAYS     4:00 – 5:00 p.m.         
GRADES 5th – 7th         
$130.00

Classes begin Thursday, Aug 15 and end with performances on Nov 9 at 12:00, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.

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

Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

** Class space is limited.  Don’t wait to register!**
Class space is limited.  Don’t wait to register!

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Musical Theatre 3
SOMETHING ROTTEN! JR

THURSDAYS     5:15 – 6:15 p.m.         
GRADES 8th – 12th                
$130.00

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

Classes begin Thursday, Aug 15 and end with performances on Nov 10 at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and Nov 11 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

** Class space is limited.  Don’t wait to register!

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BEGINNER TAP

WEDNESDAY 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 16+
$ 130.00
Classes begin Wednesday, August 14 and end October 16, 2024.
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 August 12 and end October 14, 2024.
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