Education
No matter what your child’s interests are, your young performer can find their place in the spotlight with classes and camps designed to encourage a love of performing.
Whether your child is taking their first steps on the stage or has already landed a leading role, our classes will provide them with theatrical opportunities unlike any other, all while having a lot of fun!
Our outstanding instructors offer classes in Acting, Musical Theater, Dance, Creative Drama, Technical Theater and Teen Programming.
For Students
Classes
Classes at The Rose Theater promote creativity and provide students with a supportive environment where they can explore their talent and imagination. The ability to work in ensembles and the opportunity to take risks help students develop theatrical abilities – as well as life skills.
All classes are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in theater, as well as a deep understanding and appreciation for the performing arts. Many classes offer performance opportunities as well.
Camps
The Rose Theater summer camps offer students of all ages the best, most exciting theater and dance experience in town! With classes ranging from acting, directing, playwriting, improv, stagecraft, puppetry, filmmaking and all genres of dance, there’s something for everyone at The Rose. Step into the spotlight with a week-long class or spend the summer on stage with a multi-week camp or intensive that ends with a performance.
Summer camps at The Rose ensure that theater education doesn’t end with the school year. We offer classes and camps across your students’ summer break to give them hands-on learning and an immersive experience they’ll never forget.
Rose Brigade
Rose Brigade is a group of musical theater performers who perform pre-shows before select main stage productions and, in some cases, participate in local and regional competitions.
The highlight of the Rose Brigade year is the annual trip to the Junior Theater Festival. This national convention features musical theater students from across the country, and offers workshops, classes and competitions led by the top musical theater professionals in the world.
Rose Dance Project
The Rose Studios for Youth artists is home to our award-winning competitive dance company, Rose Dance Project (RDP). This program is designed for students ages six and up who have dance experience and are ready to take their dancing to a competitive level. Our students perform at the regional and national level and receive technical training from our professional instructors.
For Teachers
School Shows
Give your students a meaningful and entertaining experience with a field trip to The Rose. Field trips include seeing a show on the main stage, which is a magical experience unlike any other. This experience can be enhanced with a pre- or post-show workshop.
To sign up for a field trip, please submit your request online using the form below, or call Cici Gruber at 402.502.4625.
Workshops
We offer a variety of student workshops at The Rose Theater or onsite at your school. A workshop through The Rose Theater is the perfect way to explore themes from a field trip show or learn about the profession of theater. One of our teaching artists will work with your students to explore a curriculum topic of your choice through drama. Workshops use theater to explore literature, add a new twist to class assignments, bring history alive and more.
To sign up for a workshop or to as questions, call Lindy Glenn at 402.502.4638 or email lindyg@rosetheater.org.
Early Childhood Programming
Early Childhood Programming at The Rose introduces and connects children ages 2-4 and their families to diverse communities within Omaha through musical theater, dramatic play, storytelling and creation.
From story-based dramas to movin’ and groovin’ to the beat, we develop students’ creative minds and let their imaginations soar! Together, we bring stories to life in early childhood learning environments and engage students in expressive language skill-building and dramatic play.
For more information, email Stephanie Jacobson at stephj@rosetheater.org.
Touring Shows
The Rose Theater’s touring shows take place at your school. These shows complement your classroom curriculum and incorporate theater-in-education principles.
To schedule a touring show in your classroom, call Lindy Glenn at 402.502.4638 or email lindyg@rosetheater.org.
