Classes and Programs

Courses below offer registration for individuals.  Group courses for schools and organizations can be found here.

Programs for Kids and Teens

Virginia Rep offers fun and innovative programs for children from preschool through high school. The summers are also jam packed with one and two week day camps for each age group and interest level.

Pre-Show Workshops

Rising Star Program for Pre-K to first grade and parents

Curtains Up/Lights Out for 1st grade through 7th grade

Day Camps for all grades

Programs in Pre-Schools, Schools and Day Care Centers

Student Matinees

Weekday morning performances at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education, 4204 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227 (previously the Scottish Rite Temple)

Student Matinee dates

Classes

Our Instructors

Vivian Schwartz holds a master's degree in Acting from the New School for Drama in New York City as well as a masters in Educational Theater from NYU. Working for over a decade as an actor in New York, Vivian found her love of teaching through the joys of youth-driven theater. She adores young people and believes with all her spirit that theater creates avenues for young people to develop their worldviews, empathy, and become contributing and inclusive community members.

Gracie Berneche is the Education Assistant at Virginia Rep and an actor in the Richmond community. With a BFA in Musical Theatre from VCUarts, she brings both performing and teaching expertise to her work. Gracie has extensive experience working with students of all ages, but is especially dedicated to inspiring a love of theatre in young people. Believing that theatre plays a crucial role in emotional development, she is committed to creating educational experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration. She hopes to make theatre a safe and accepting space for her students to call home.