WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
ABOUT OUR
PROGRAMS
The Barn Playhouse is now open year-round with education programming for all ages! Our classes and workshops continue offering excellent, professional-level training to local young artists with an interest in the performing arts.
Whether you've been involved in theater for years or are looking to try something new, our school year programs are the perfect fit for you!
Our programs allow participants to:
Hone theatrical skills
Work with industry experts who will give direct, personal feedback
Explore creativity through acting, singing, dancing, design, and more
Meet new young people and grow in confidence together while developing shared passions
We are pleased to announce NLBP Education’s
2025 CLASSES
ABOUT OUR CLASSES
LOCATION
New London Barn Playhouse’s Fleming Center (unless otherwise specified)
KEARSARGE ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION
Students who attend Kearsarge schools will have the option to meet up with the Education Director, Sage Tokach, at Kearsarge Elementary when the school day ends and walk over to the Fleming Center with her. Sage will supervise these students on the Barn complex until everyone else arrives. Other students may also be dropped off early, as long as these needs are communicated to sage@nlbarn.org.
We are working to expand our transportation options! If your child needs a ride to/from the Barn Playhouse, please email sage@nlbarn.org to discuss options.
TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE!
Tuition assistance is available thanks to a generous donation from Bar Harbor Bank and Trust with a shared commitment to make theater education accessible to all. Please email a completed Tuition Assistance Form to the Education Director at sage@nlbarn.org before registering to apply for full or partial tuition assistance options.
Upcoming Class Series
2nd–5th Grade Project
Auditions: Tues. March 11, 3:30–5:30pm
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Mar. 18–Apr. 15
3:30–5:30pm
In our Taskmaster Performance Workshop, students put their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to the test through wacky, unpredictable challenges inspired by the hit British show Taskmaster Junior. With a mix of logic, humor, and out-of-the-box thinking, students compete in fun challenges that encourage good sportsmanship and imaginative solutions!
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
Tuition: $100 (The audition is free)
*Note: We will hold auditions for this project because it is a small class (about 8 students).
Public Taskmaster-style performance: Tuesday, April 15 @ 5:00pm
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
Every other Thursday
7:30–8:30 PM
Jan. 16–May 8
Improv develops important problem-solving and communication skills that are useful in many areas of life! This series will focus on short form and long form comedy improv. Drop-in to jam with us or join the regular teen troupe and perform occasional shows.
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
Tuition: FREE
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
Two events per month
Join a community of LGBTQ+ youth and allies for social events like game nights, movies, trivia, karaoke, and field trips to local pride events. This group will also work with community partners to plan New London Pride in June 2025. After the first meeting, we will schedule future events based on participant’s schedules.
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
Tuition: FREE
How to join: Email education@nlbarn.org
NEXT EVENT: Trip to the Ben & Jerry's factory in Waterbury, VT.
Our students chose to book a tour at Ben & Jerry's because they believe in the company's values, activism, and mission, which center: human rights & dignity; social & economic justice; and environmental protection, restoration, and regeneration (learn more here).
Saturday, March 8
Meet at the Barn Playhouse at 9:00am to drive to Ben & Jerry's (Sage and Gavin will drive in Barn Playhouse vans).
Play pride-related trivia games and learn about LGBTQ+ music artists on the drive.
Tour the Ben & Jerry's factory and learn more about their social mission at 11:00am.
Eat ice cream during our official Rainbow Connections meeting at the venue.
Drive back to the Barn Playhouse and arrive back in New London around 2:00pm.
HIGH SCHOOL WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Friday–Sunday, April 11–13
9:00am–1:00pm
Showcase: April 13 @ 1:00pm
We are seeking 10 high school students with and without disabilities to join us for a weekend of theatre creation with professional artists! This grant-funded project began in Orlando when young adults with disabilities joined together with collegiate theatre students to create an original show together based on conversations about their dreams. In this workshop, participants will build an inclusive creative community, perform excerpts from the Orlando show, and devise some new scenes together with guest artists from the original project.
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
Tuition: FREE (space is limited)
Note: Transportation is provided by KRHS on Friday, and the Barn Playhouse will provide transportation from students’ homes as needed on Saturday and Sunday.
Photos from the Daring to Dream project in Orlando:
Questions?
For questions regarding school year programming,
please email sage@nlbarn.org
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TUITION ASSISTANCE
We at the Barn believe an education in the performing arts should be available and accessible to everyone. We know many people are currently dealing with loss of income and financial instability in light of COVID-19 and the subsequent economic disruptions. So it is with great pride that we offer Tuition Assistance at any level needed.
We know how meaningful theater can be, and we understand the impact of that shared experience. Especially in these difficult times, coming together to sing, act, design, and laugh can be transformative.
Tuition assistance is available thanks to a generous donation from Bar Harbor Bank and Trust with a shared commitment to make theater education accessible to all. If you are in need of tuition assistance, please CLICK HERE to download our Tuition Assistance Form and email the completed form to education@nlbarn.org before registering for our education programs.
We also offer TRANSPORTATION to students upon request. If students would like a staff member to walk them from KRES-NL, they can mark that option on their registration form for each program. Students who need transportation via car can CLICK HERE to download our Transportation Form, and email the completed form to education@nlbarn.org.