CM Performing Arts Center
931 Montauk Highway
Oakdale, NY 11769
631-218-2810
Classes, which are divided by age, start as young as four years and go up to eighth grade. CM Little Kids focuses on theatrical play, CM Kids provides an introduction to musical theater, and CM Juniors offers in-depth training in acting, dance and music. In December, Kids & Junior classes present a production of Disney’s Cinderella Kids.

Cultural Arts Playhouse
625 Old Country Road
Plainview, NY 11803
516-694-3330
With locations in Roslyn, Plainview, and Wantagh, this Nassau-based theater company offers classes that encompass three components: technical theater, musical theater and creative play (improvisation). Interested actors-in-training may attend open house sessions held at select locations.

Dream Makers
2032 East Jericho Tpke.
East Northport, NY 11731
631-742-1164
Geared for ages seven and up, this class is an introduction to contemporary and show tunes. Students have an opportunity to work on solo and ensemble pieces.

From Stage to Screen
589 West Jericho Tpke.
Huntington, NY 11743
631-423-4440
Kids age seven and up who love to sing and dance can master Broadway show songs, as they learn song lyrics, harmony, staging and choreography.

The Gateway Playhouse
215 South Country Road
Bellport, NY 11713
631-286-1133
Available for eighth graders through high school-aged students, this class offers budding actors the opportunity to concentrate on select audition pieces. Solo work focuses on expression and lyric interpretation.

The John W. Engeman Theater 
250 Main Street
Northport, NY 11768
631-261-9700
A new offering this season, musical theater classes are available in four levels of study, each culminating in studio and main stage performances. Level I Discovery teaches the basics in theatrical game play, while Level II Development explores acting, singing and dancing, and introduces students to solo work. Level III Performance focuses on partner and small-group scene work, and Level IV Masters is aimed at the child who wishes to pursue acting as a full-time career.

Roslyn Theater Company
1353 Old Northern Blvd.
Roslyn, NY 11576
516-225-3247
Aged-graded classes are structured as actual Broadway musicals, from the first audition-style class to a fully staged theater performance. Students learn stage craft, theater etiquette, dialogue, songs, staging, choreography and characterization. Productions of Annie, Cinderella and Oliver! are presented in January.

Sid Jacobson JCC
300 Forest Drive
East Hills, NY 11548
516-484-1545
The Children’s Theater stages productions that include Grease (grades 3-6) and Neverland (grades K-2). A one-day Broadway Boot Camp for ages 7-16 teaches budding actors on-camera acting techniques, musical theater skills and audition strategies.

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
2 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
631-724-3700
This class focuses on dance, movement and group vocals. Students work on general dance technique, as well as learning choreography and vocals for a variety of musical theater songs. Several polished numbers are presented at the final showcase.

Wendy Taubman’s Stars of Tomorrow
233 Robbins Lane
Syosset, NY 11791
516-932-9173
Classes are divided by abilities, with each offering two performances per year that incorporate group numbers, solos and duets. Students learn how to sing, dance and act as they work on their strengths and weaknesses.