WELCOME TO THE THEATRE WINTER HAVEN ACADEMY

The Theatre Winter Haven Academy offers training in a wide variety of performance disciplines including acting, improvisation, voice, and dance.  No experience necessary and all ages are welcome.

Camps

Ages 8-17

Join us for one or more of our summer camps in June and/or July. Our Summer youth productions offer many opportunities for young artists whether they are honing their skills for the stage or with the marching band.  Early enrollment and sibling discounts.

Scholarship Opportunities

Available for students of all ages!

Theatre Winter Haven has limited funds to offer full and partial scholarships for Private Voice Studio Lessons, Dance Master Classes, Theatre & Dance Classes, and CampTheatre to those qualifying families.  Click the link to learn more!

Theatre Classes

Ages 8-17

Great for aspiring young actors interested in gaining confidence while developing good dramatic skills. All of these sessions are designed to nurture a creative spirit within while introducing acting fundamentals and technique. A showcase on our Mainstage concludes the final class date. Family and friends are invited.

Dance Workshops

Ages 8 & up

Our dance programs will cultivate the technical elements of ballet, modern,jazz, and tap, as well as skills needed for choreography acquisition and performance. This will prepare students for future dance education, auditions, and musical theatre involvement. Students of all ages will learn in an exciting and positive environment from professionals in the industry.

Community Choir

Ages 14 & up

The Theatre Winter Haven Choir is free and open to all singers ages 14 and up. Only a love of choral singing is required, no experience necessary! Rehearsals will be held from 11am-1pm every Saturday during the Fall and Spring semester

Voice Studio

For Ages 5 & up

Are you passionate about singing? Want to build a better connection with the audience? Want to feel more confident while performing? Whether you are looking forward to turning your passion for singing into a career or simply improving on your hobby, enroll in the Theatre Winter Haven Voice Studio where a professional voice teacher can help you take your passion to the next level, and reach new heights.

Dramatime: LIVE!

Ages 11 -17

DramaTime: Live! is Theatre Winter Haven’s teen troupe! They will target student groups ages 7-9, encouraging early literacy while teaching students how to bring their favorite fables and stories to life.

Student Productions

For Audiences of All Ages

Announcing THE LION KING JR. (Sept 2023) and OLIVER JR (May 2024).  
Our Student Productions are full musical productions and are presented on the mainstage with school performances during the week and public performances through the weekend.

Brothers & Bishop Marching Warriors

Ages 5-17

Interested in Marching Band? The Marching Warriors are comprised of young and aspiring musicians ages 5 to 17 years of age and meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 5pm to 7pm. If you know anyone who might be interested in learning how to play in a marching band, please click the link below.   

The Thru-Line Theatre

Amongst the chaos of 2020, The Thru-Line Theatre was created in response to the social injustices and cultural shifts of our society. They are a non-profit theatre company, in partnership with Theatre Winter Haven, dedicated to telling stories that elevate marginalized voices and enlighten the minds of their audience. The stories they tell highlight the groups that their founding members represent – Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, and women.

Unity Elite Dance Team

Ages 7-17

Theatre Winter Haven presents a partnership with The Unity Elites Dance Team, a group of talented, dedicated, hardworking, and ambitious young ladies who compete at high level dance competitions locally and throughout the country.

Theatre Winter Haven's Penguin Project

For Audiences of All Ages

The Penguin Project at Theatre Winter Haven is a hands-on theatre experience for students with disabilities.  This free of charge program is open to anyone between the ages of 10-21 who would like to participate. There is no prior experience required.