Camps, Classes & Workshops
Teen Conservatory – Grades 7 – 12
Tuesdays 4:00 – 7:00pm
Tuition: $230 (15% discount)
February 11 – May 6
The Conservatory Program is designed for advanced high school and middle school students that plan to pursue musical theatre at a collegiate level and as a professional career. This program will continue throughout the school year, and students will have opportunities to be considered for Rochester Opera House’s professional and teen productions.
There will be no class on February 25, March 25, or April 29. In addition to participating in Vocal Workshop, Acting Workshop, and Broadway Dance, conservatory students will receive professional headshots. Conservatory classes can be taken in a bundle here, or as a one off class each semester. More information on individual classes below.
*Class schedule subject to extend due to snow days/illness of staff
Classes May Be Taken as “One Off” or as a Bundle!
Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:00pm
Vocal Workshop : Tuition: $90
This workshop-based class will focus on training students for a future in professional singing. Lessons will include music theory and reading sheet music, vocal placements (belt/chest, head voice/falsetto, and mixed voice), proper breathing and diaphragm work, vocal health, building your audition book and repertoire, stylized singing in different genres of music, basic piano, and understanding harmony structure. Students will be working on solo pieces, duets, and ensemble material.
Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00pm
Acting Workshop : Tuition: $90
Acting Workshop will focus on training students for a future in professional acting. Students will build a toolbox of the fundamentals, including performance techniques and exercises, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, character tasks, text analysis, imagination, the mechanics of staging, character-process, script analysis and mindfulness of the ensemble. Students will be working on monologues, improvisation and group scene work.
Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:00pm
Broadway Dance : Tuition: $90
This class will be a high-energy environment where students will develop multiple dance styles used in Broadway shows. Students will learn the fundamentals of Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Ballet. Exploring the choreography of Broadway Musicals, combinations and class time will focus on increasing students’ strength, coordination, knowledge, technique, connection with the audience and audition prep.
Studio to Stage – Ages 8 – 16
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00pm
May 6 – June 24
Studio to Stage is a brand new program at RPAC – perfect for kids and teens (ages 8-16). Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs, streamlined to a simpler format for beginning musicians. In addition, participants have one weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts, nuances, and skills behind their chosen instrument.
Studio to Stage is crafted to help support students learning an instrument, learning to play and improvise as part of a greater band/group, and is meant to help build confidence on stage performing.
No prior experience with an instrument is necessary to start this program. Individuals or teen bands are encouraged to sign up to get both incredible one-on-one assistance with a working musician, but also grow into playing in a group setting.
Our music instructors are supported by sound engineers and acting coaches to help build confidence, learn how to brand yourself as a musician, and provide training in mixing and performance. We hope Studio to Stage can help our students grow from beginner musicians to confident local stars!
Our spring semester of Studio to Stage will run for 8 weeks – May 6th thru June 24. Group class will meet Tuesdays 4-6pm, and private lessons will be scheduled independently.
Vacation and Summer Camps 2025 Season
We offer quality classes, lessons, and activities in an environment dedicated to excellence in the arts. Students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds can immerse themselves in private and group instruction for acting, voice, guitar, bass, drums, piano, & more. Financial assistance and scholarship funds are available on a case by case basis to any student who may need support. Please Contact Us today for more information.
The Little Mermaid Jr. – A Camp To Performance Experience
All Age Center Stage (Ages 8-18)
Tuition: $575
Camp: July 7 – July 25 | Performances July 25 – 27
All Age Center Stage features campers ages 8 thru 18. This is a three-week, full-day camp. We meet Monday thru Friday, 9AM to 3PM. Performances will fall July 26 thru 28. This is a Youth MainStage production – fully realized musical with props, costumes, and set. A family friendly show performed by youth performers.
About the Show: In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. provides plenty of opportunities to bring these locations to life through creative movement and configurations. The fantasy of being underwater means every camper can let their imaginations run wild.
Broadway Bound Kids: On Broadway!
Ages 7-12
Tuition: $375
July 28 – August 8
Broadway Bound performers will be rounding out their growing theater skills this summer: we will learn acting techniques, dance and character movement, creative writing, and improvisation. Our two-week program helps campers discover their talents, passions, and how to thrive in a performance setting. Creativity and self-expression is encouraged as we build our nautical themed world! This camp will celebrate two weeks of hard work with a culminating Showcase performance. This camp runs from 9AM to 3PM.
About the Show: On Broadway! This summer, we will explore all there is to find within the world of Broadway – divas, what happens behind the curtain, producing a show, and some well known characters along the way!
Future Stars
Ages 5-6
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 12:30pm
Session 1: July 14 – 18
Session 2: July 28 – Aug 1
Welcome to the next generation of aspiring performers! This half-day camp will provide a one-week exploration of imagination and physicality. Our Future Stars session will learn about the talents they have in their Actor’s Toolbox – how to use our bodies to express emotions, strengthen our imaginations and concentrations with storytelling, and prepare our voices for speaking in front of others and singing solo and in an ensemble! Each session will finish with a Showcase Performance of their learnings.
This camp is for 5-6 year olds. Campers should be fully potty trained and be self-sufficient in using the restroom facilities. This is a half-day program.
Showstoppers
Grades 2-7
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00pm
Fall dates to be announced
Join Jennifer Solomon in a 17-week theater skills experience! You will learn need-to-know theater terms, techniques for improved performance on stage, beginner acting-dancing-singing techniques, & how to work collaboratively on stage. Additionally, you will work together to produce a mini-musical to be performed for families on the last day of class. The performance will be held in the classroom, on the beautiful RPAC stage! There is limited space in this class, so don’t miss out!
Directions & Contact Information
Rochester Opera House
31 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867 (located in City Hall)
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Business: (603) 332-2211
Email: [email protected]
Tickets: (603) 335-1992
Contact the Opera House
Will call tickets available 2 hours before each performance.
Rochester Performance & Arts Center
32 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867
Business: (603) 948-1099
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Open Mon and Tue 2PM - 5:15PM
We are open on weekends for special events and performances.
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1 Wakefield St
Rochester, NH 03867
Business: (603) 335-1992
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Wed thru Sat, 12Noon - 6 PM
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