Education

CTG Education and Resources for theatre professionals

Classes and Workshops

Whether you’re just getting your start or are a seasoned veteran of the stage, our selection of daytime, evening and weekend classes and workshops will help you gain confidence in the crafts of acting, auditioning, improv and more.

Preparing actors to work professionally in the theatre

The companies listed in the categories below have experience training actors for auditions, cold calls, scene study, on-camera work, and more.

Submit a Listing

Submit a class, workshop, or other resource to add to our Education page. You must be an organization member of the Colorado Theatre Guild to have your class posted. Submit here.

Adult Classes

Listed in Alphabetical Order by Company Name

Babcock Studios in Denver

Professional Acting Classes and Coaching for beginners, advanced, teens, and adults. A professional acting studio for film, television, and theater created by Hollywood teacher, filmmaker, and award-winning actor, Todd Babcock. Babcock has over 20 years of extensive experience in Los Angeles. His work has ranged from pilots, primetime series, and daytime dramas to foreign films, horror, and absurd comedies. The Studio is located at 1221 Pecos Street in Denver.

Chris Thatcher Acting Studio

Located in Boulder.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival in Boulder

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

Classes for Youth and Adults in Colorado Springs.

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Education Department

Morse Actors Studio

On-going classes and coaching. Beginning and Intermediate Acting, Acting the Song, & Script Analysis for Actors Coaching – Audition Prep, MFA Prep, and Private Coaching.

Rohrering Success Acting Workshops

Classes are held every Tuesday night in Littleton and Colorado Springs—check their website for updates.

Visionbox Studio Theatre

Offers ongoing in-person acting and directing classes to actors in Colorado, taught by theatre professionals. Theatre artists of any age, level, or background can find appropriate levels of classes.

Youth Classes

PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC MANY PROGRAMS/CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED IN DIFFERENT FORMATS. SOME COMPANIES ARE HOLDING VIRTUAL CLASSES AND SOME ARE OFFERING IN-PERSON CLASSES. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS/THEATRES FOR UPDATES.

Visionbox Studio holds ongoing auditions for the Young Conservatory. The Conservatory is taught by a group of high-level theatre professionals and is geared toward high school and college-age students who have an interest in pursuing theatre in college, graduate school, and beyond. Students study alongside the Visionbox Ensemble and other adult professionals in the same scene study classes. Young conservatory actors will also have an opportunity to participate in performance work. High School and college-aged students of Visionbox have been admitted to some of the top training programs in the US and abroad including NYU, The New School, Yale, Rutgers, UNC, USC, LAMDA, RADA, and London East 15. For more information: CLICK HERE.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Education Department – CLICK HERE

Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden is offering 2021 classes – CLICK HERE for more information.

CenterStage Theatre Company is offering ongoing theatre classes and productions – CLICK HERE for more information.

On-going– Babcock Studios in Denver /CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK – Professional Acting Classes and Coaching for beginners, advanced, teens and adults – A professional acting studio for film, television and theater created by Hollywood teacher, filmmaker and award-winning actor, Todd Babcock. Babcock has over 20 years of extensive experience in Los Angeles. His work has ranged from pilots, primetime series, daytime dramas to foreign film, horror and absurd comedies. Studio located at 1221 Pecos Street in Denver.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Camps/Classes – CLICK HERE

Rohrering Success Acting Workshops (Classes usually held every Tuesday night in Littleton and Colorado Springs) Check website for updates during the pandemic.

Classes for Youth and Adults / Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

On-going / Jesters Dinner Theatre Youth Classes in Longmont

On-going / Vintage Theatre Youth Program – Vintage Theatre in Aurora

On-going / Foothills Theatre Company Youth Acting Classes in Littleton

On-going / Arts Classes – Northglenn Arts

On-going / CYT Front Range / in Littleton

Workshops

Rohrering Success Acting Workshops (Classes held every Tuesday night in Littleton and Colorado Springs)

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The Colorado Theatre Guild’s conducted a workshop on May 16th, 2021 which was entitled “Maximizing Online Theatre for the Pandemic and Beyond.” In case you missed it, here is a video link to this informative workshop. CLICK HERE The workshop showcased the creative process and lessons learned from the team that produced the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities’ successful virtual productions of “The Family Tree” (December 2020) and “Christie Con” (March 2021). Both productions were performed live from performers’ homes via ZOOM, utilizing numerous strategies for authentic audience engagement. The workshop included talking to the directors, actors and the playwright about numerous topics including: the funding process, technology challenges and opportunities, audience engagement strategies, rehearsal and design logistics, and sustainability after COVID-19. Panelists included: Lynne Collins (Artistic Director of Plays, Arvada Center’s Black Box); Geoffrey Kent (Co-Director/Actor/Fight Director); Jessica Austgen (Playwright/Actor); and Steve Wilson (Actor/Director/CTG Board Member). If you are a company looking to maximize online productions; or if you are a theatre-lover wanting to peer behind the virtual curtain, then this video of our recent workshop is for you!

CTG Special Events

The Colorado Theatre Guild conducted a workshop on May 16th, 2021 which was entitled “Maximizing Online Theatre for the Pandemic and Beyond.” In case you missed it, here is a video link to this informative workshop. CLICK HERE The workshop showcased the creative process and lessons learned from the team that produced the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities’ successful virtual productions of “The Family Tree” (December 2020) and “Christie Con” (March 2021). Both productions were performed live from performers’ homes via ZOOM, utilizing numerous strategies for authentic audience engagement. The workshop included talking to the directors, actors, and the playwright about numerous topics including: the funding process, technology challenges and opportunities, audience engagement strategies, rehearsal and design logistics, and sustainability after COVID-19. Panelists included: Lynne Collins (Artistic Director of Plays, Arvada Center’s Black Box); Geoffrey Kent (Co-Director/Actor/Fight Director); Jessica Austgen (Playwright/Actor); and Steve Wilson (Actor/Director/CTG Board Member). If you are a company looking to maximize online productions; or if you are a theatre-lover wanting to peer behind the virtual curtain, then this video of our recent workshop is for you!

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The Colorado Theatre Guild presented a Workshop entitled “Self-Care During Turbulent Times” on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020. This past year has been a challenging one for the public and theatre communities. Self-care is essential to our mental physical and spiritual well-being. TO VIEW THE VIDEO OF THIS FREE WORKSHOP – CLICK HERE. The passcode is 5@3J1jGQ.
The workshop featured:
Terri Richardson, MD – an internist at the Kaiser Permanente east medical office and lead physician for the virtual African American Center of Excellence.
Barbara Russell, MA, LPC – holds a Master’s Degree and is a licensed professional counselor. A teacher at heart, she shares proven wisdom that positively changes people’s lives.
Ondine Geary – a Boulder-based choreographer, interdisciplinary performance artist, collaborator and improviser. Her work plays at the intersection of art, the body and critical social engagement.

Submit an Education Listing

CTG members in good standing are welcome to submit a listing for adult and youth classes, workshops, and special events. Please note, you must be a CTG Member in good standing to submit a class, workshop, or event. Not a member? Become a member today! It’s affordable and meaningful to theatre arts throughout all of Colorado.

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