Theater Class Information

Learn About Classes at Curtain Call

At Curtain Call Inc, we're passionate about nurturing talent and fostering a love for the performing arts. Our comprehensive class offerings cater to a wide range of ages and skill levels, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're a budding young actor or an adult looking to explore your creative side, we've got you covered.

Our classes are structured to meet the unique needs of different age groups:

Grades K to 2
Grades 3 to 6
Middle school
High school
Teens and adults (typically for dance classes, but for some acting classes as well)
Adults

Ready to start your theatrical journey? Call or text Curtain Call to find the perfect class for you or your child.

General Class Information

Philosophy

For over 30 years, Curtain Call has provided a variety of dramatic arts classes and workshops for the young and old. Our classes focus not only on building performance skills, but also on social and public speaking skills, self-confidence, creative instincts, teamwork, and collaborative and leadership qualities. We cater to all skill levels, whether the raw beginner or experienced professional, and offer a low-pressure environment where students are able to explore creative techniques applicable to any performance, presentation, and social situation.

Full-day, summer vacation programs are also available for grades K to 12, as well as onstage and behind-the-scenes opportunities in our Summer Youth Theatre for participants entering fourth grade through age 21.

Curtain Call follows the Stamford Public Schools calendar as to vacation, holiday, and weather-related closings. For emergency or weather-related closing information, watch our website, News Channel 12, or tune in to 1400 WSTC.

Students With Special Needs

At Curtain Call, we have a great deal of experience working with special needs students in integrated classrooms, building their confidence and helping them find their own creative voice while respecting and upholding the student’s privacy and that of their family. Please contact us directly if you or your child has any special needs our team should be aware of.

Student Age Ranges

Classes are offered for grade K through adult and are broken down as follows:

Grades K to 2
Grades 3 to 6
Middle school
High school
Teens and Adults (typically for dance classes, but for some acting classes as well)
Adults

Class Sizes

Our fall, winter, and spring classes normally range from six to 16 students and run once a week for eight weeks (avoiding any holiday or school closing dates). Our summer stock full-day workshop programs accept as many as 40 students per session.

Scholarships and How to Apply

Scholarships cover up to 50% of any workshop tuition. To apply, simply submit the following to our education director, Brian Bianco by email at brian@curtaincallinc.com, by fax at (203) 883-1671, or by postal mail at Curtain Call Inc, Attn: Education Director, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905:

A copy of your most recent tax return (or a letter claiming work disability or stating that your child is part of a reduced lunch program at school)
A letter of recommendation from a teacher, instructor, mentor, or coach who has worked with the student
A letter from the student (or their parent if the student is below 4th grade or is special needs) stating why our workshop program may be beneficial to you/him/her/them and why they would be a good fit for it

For more information, call (203) 329-8207 (x 700) or email brian@curtaincallinc.com.

Discounts for Siblings/Spouses

For our eight-week fall, winter and spring sessions, the first student is full price. Each additional student (sibling or spouse) is 10% off.

Payment Plans

Payment plan options are available in two, three, or even four installments. Payment plans are not available through our online registration and must be arranged through direct contact with our education director at brian@curtaincallinc.com or (203) 329-8207 (x 700).

Refund Policy

100% refund if notified of withdrawal up to 14 days before to the starting date
75% refund if notified of withdrawal less than 14 days and prior to seven days before to the starting date
50% refund if notified of withdrawal after seven days before the start date through the second class date
No refunds beyond the second class date

Curtain Call does not prorate or refund should a student miss a class. However, should a class be canceled and a make-up date is unable to be scheduled, Curtain Call will refund for the lost class date.

Make-Up Dates

Make-up dates are only provided if a class is cancelled due to a weather-related or emergency cancellation. Make-up classes are not provided for an absence on the part of any individual student.