Acting and Theater Classes
Ages 5 – Adults
Acting for Young People (AFYP), the Academy Theater program, provides professional-level training in a supportive and fun environment that empowers actors of all ages with lifelong skills valuable both on stage and off. We create and present plays that harness the power of theater to engage and educate young minds on vital issues. AFYP programs impart life skills, raise awareness, build confidence, encourage creative thinking, build character and above all, nurture an appreciation for live theater in young audiences.
Programs include summer camps, showcase productions, workshops, and adult classes. Our faculty is made up of working professionals in the industry: actors, directors and teaching artists who are constantly honing their skills through their creative endeavors and bringing those skills back to share with our students. Learn exciting acting and musical theater skills – and explore improv and stage movement – in these challenging, impactful and fun acting classes and theater showcases. Mason Community Arts Academy in Fairfax, VA offers the perfect blend of university-quality acting teachers and a supportive environment with other community members.
Join us this Saturday, June 6, for a Virtual Open House via Zoom to meet our faculty and staff, try some class demos, and ask any questions you may have. >> LEARN MORE
Summer 2020 Online Programs
Weekly Acting Camps
Ages 5–18 (divided into age groups)
June 22–July 24, 2020 (weekly)
Exciting weekly themed drama camp
Musical Theater Showcase
Ages 7–11
June 15–19, 2020
Fundamentals of musical theater performance
Advanced Actors Shakespeare Showcase: A Digital Tempest
Ages 12–18
July 27–31, 2020
Perform in a virtual production
Advanced Actors Showcase:
Radio Play
Ages 12–18
July 27–31, 2020
Perform in a virtual production
Acting for the Camera Workshop
Ages 7–11 | 12–18
3 sessions available
Acting techniques for on-camera
Musical Theater Intensive
Ages 12–18
June 15–19, 2020
Sharpen your skills, technique, and knowledge
Musical Theater Repertoire Workshop
Ages 13–18
July 7–9 | July 14-16, 2020
Vocal rep and audition preparation
Musical Theater Bootcamp
Ages 7–11
July 27–31, 2020
Singing and stage skills intensive for singers/ actors
Spring 2020 Classes
School Holiday Workshop
Ages 5-14
9 am–3 pm
Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020
Spring Break Camp
Ages 5-12
Monday–Friday | 9 am-3 pm
Apr. 6-10, 2020
Camp canceled.
Acting Workshop for Adults
Ages 18+
Wednesdays, 6:30–8 pm
Mar. 25–May. 20, 2020
Class canceled.
Audition Techniques Workshop
Ages 14-20
Wednesdays, 6:30–8 pm
Feb. 5–Mar. 11, 2020
Registration closed.
Mini Actors’ Showcase
Ages 5-6
Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
Feb. 8-May 16
Musical Showcase
Ages 9-15
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
OR 1:30-5 p.m.
Feb. 8-May 16
Young Actors’ Showcase
Ages 7-8
Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
Feb. 8-May 16
Advanced Actors’ Showcase
Ages 12-18
Saturdays, 1:30-5 p.m.
Feb. 8-May 16
Fall 2019 Classes
Student Holiday Workshop
Ages 5-14
9 am–3 pm
Monday, Nov. 4, 2019
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019
Mini Actors’ Showcase
Ages 5-6
Saturdays, 9-10:30 am
Sept. 7-Nov. 23, 2019
Young Actors’ Showcase
Ages 7-8
Saturdays, 9-10:30 am
Sept. 7-Nov. 23, 2019
Acting Workshop for Adults
Ages 18+
Wednesdays, 6:30–8 pm
Oct. 16–Nov. 20, 2019
Musical Showcase
Ages 9-15
Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm
OR 1:30-5 p.m.
Sept. 7-Nov. 23, 2019
Advanced Actors’ Showcase
Ages 12-18
Saturdays, 1:30-5 pm
Sept. 7-Nov. 23, 2019
Thanks to our students and their families, AFYP has received several awards including…
“BEST Children’s Theater/Education” in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2009, and 2006
“BEST Day Camp” winner 2017 & 2015, finalist since 2002
“BEST Camp Counselor” in 2015
“BEST Kid’s Party Entertainer” in 2016, 2015
“BEST Party Service” in 2016
“BEST Family Friendly Company” in 2012, 2013
“BEST Arts Program” finalist in 2016
“2012 Best Performing Arts Company (Northern Virginia) Virginia Living Magazine”
2016, 2017 Top 3 “Best Day Camp (Northern Virginia) Virginia Living Magazine”
“2013 Totally Awesome Award for Best Dance & Theater classes”