Acting

Description

New, dynamic, and fun each session, acting classes can be taken time and again to expand foundational skills. Acting develops a student's ability to speak clearly, confidently, and creatively! This imaginative, high energy environment provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation, characterization, vocal technique and physical skills. The session concludes with an in-person performance!

Theatre classes will meet in the lobby of Davenport Junior Theatre.
- 1002 W Kimberly Rd. Davenport, IA 52806
Classes meet once a week at scheduled time.

A Parent/Guardian must sign their child in and out.
Students missing more than 2 classes may not perform in showcase without instructor approval.
Students must be potty-trained before joining.
Please refer to our Class Procedures below for all protocols and guidelines.

Class Procedures

Early Bird Special

Receive $10 off if you register by August 29. Discount auto-applies upon checkout.

Details

Session Schedule: September 12 - December 10 (12 Weeks)
No Class: November 23 - 28 (Thanksgiving Break)
Showcase Days: Weekend of December 12 & 13. Exact format, days, & times will be announced by Week 3 of class.
Tech Rehearsals: Students will report to the Nighswander Theater during week 11 (November 21, November 30 - December 3) OR week 12 (December 5 - 10) of class during their regularly scheduled class time. The schedule will be posted on our website by Week 3 of class.
Price: Davenport Resident*: $130 | Non Resident*: $150

*Classes & events cancelled by inclement weather or facility emergency cannot be made up at a later time.
*DJT is a proud program of Davenport Parks & Recreation. Our programs and facility are supported by Davenport taxpayers. Therefore, all Davenport residents receive 20% off registration fee (capped at $20 per class).

Financial Assistance Options

Ages 5-6

Tuesday
Start Date: September 15
4:25-5:25PM

Ages 7-8

Saturday
Start Date: September 12
10:45-11:45AM

Wednesday
Start Date: September 16
4:05-5:05PM

Tuesday
Start Date: September 15
4:10-5:10PM

Ages 9-10

Thursday
Start Date: September 17
4:10-5:10PM

Saturday
Start Date: September 12
9:30-10:30AM

Ages 11-12

Thursday
Start Date: September 17
6:40-7:40PM

Tuesday
Start Date: September 15
5:25-6:25PM

Ages 13+

Wednesday
Start Date: September 16
7:00-8:00PM

OTHER CLASSES

Full Schedule : Fall Session 2026

View our schedule, day by day, hours by hour.

Theatre on a Roll 11+

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Contemporary

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Intermediate Musical Theatre

Building on skills learned in previous courses, Intermediate Broadway provides a greater learning challenge.

Tap

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Makeup Design 11+

Design creatively, using anything in the world around you! Absolutely no sewing or drawing skills are required!

Acting

New, dynamic, and fun each session, acting class can be taken time and time again to expand foundational skills. This imaginative, high energy environment provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation, characterization, vocal technique and physical skills!

Theatre Fun 3-4

Let imaginations soar with Theatre Fun! This high energy class is full of creative theatre games that focus on getting our youngest students engaged by using their bodies, voices, and imaginations!

Broadway Beats 3-4

Get your toes tapping and fingers snapping! Explore storytelling through song and dance!

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