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Classes & Workshops

Shirlee & Henry Fonda Theatre Academy

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A class of youth performers smile and talk with each other. The Shirlee & Henry Fonda Theatre Academy logo sits in the bottom corner of the image.

The magic of storytelling for our elementary aged theatre lovers!

Our classes invite young performers to discover the magic of storytelling through play, movement, and creativity in a warm, inclusive space built on kindness and curiosity. Through theatre games, ensemble projects, and imaginative story-making, students develop confidence, teamwork, empathy, and self-expression—celebrating big ideas, silly moments, and the joy of trying something new. It’s not about getting it “right,” but about having fun, collaborating, and learning that at SHFTA, every student belongs and every story matters.

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Workshops

PLAY IN A DAY – FEBRUARY
GRADE 2 – 5 | COST: $75
FRIDAY | 9:00AM – 4:00PM (PERFORMANCE AT 4:00) | FEBRUARY 13

Students enrolled in Play in a Day will learn an entire play in just one day! Actors will spend the day auditioning and rehearsing all in preparation to perform their show at the end of the workshop. Through theatre games & exercises, students will learn valuable performance and life skills. Each Play in a day is different, join us for more than one!

Season 101 Production Classes

Registration closes one week before auditions, or when the class is full!

NEWSIES JR. | SPRING PRODUCTION CLASS

Grade 3rd – 12th | COST: $400

Students enrolled in our spring production class will have a fully produced, OCP production experience. This all-youth cast will audition, rehearse, and perform hour-long version of the smash Disney hit!

Please visit the production class page for a full description.

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Refunds

If you would like to cancel your registration, please reach out to the Education Coordinator. A full refund will be issued, minus a $5 cancellation fee for cancellations made one week prior to the program’s first day. No refunds after this point, only credit toward tuition of a future class, camp or workshop within a year of the cancellation, minus a $5 cancellation fee. No exceptions for injury or illness.

Cancellation of Class

If your class or workshop is canceled, you will have the choice of a full refund (no processing fee charge) or a credit toward a future class or workshop. Behavior: In order to ensure students derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from the classroom experience, students who become disruptive or disrespectful will be removed from class with no refund of tuition.

Photo & Video Release

Omaha Community Playhouse often takes photographs and video during events for use in brochures and the web. By registering you agree that OCP may use any image of you or your child that might appear in photographs or video taken at OCP.

FAQ

What time should I arrive?

Students may arrive up to ten minutes early for their class.

What if a student needs to miss a class?

That's okay! We know "life" happens. Please note, refunds cannot be made for missed classes.

May parents sit in and watch the class?

In order to help students let go of their inhibitions and develop a strong stage presence, we ask parents not to stay and watch their child in class, as it is often disruptive to the students.

What time should I pick up my child?

Classes are one-hour and your student's class end time will be listed in your confirmation email. A late penalty of $25 per each extra 10 minutes after the class end time will be imposed.

Will there be a performance at the end of classes?

Each individual class description will have information about performances, if applicable. Some classes perform at the Final Showcase, others have an informal final class performance, and others do not have a performance at all. If a performance is planned, it is intended to be very informal and almost always done without lights, sets, props or costumes.