NTC Academy of Theatre Arts

Newnan Theatre Company is now accepting Fall 2026 enrollment for the NTC Academy of Theatre Arts!

Newnan Theatre Company’s Academy of Theatre Arts offers musical theatre classes for elementary, middle, and high school students. Each class is performance-based and designed to guide students through the process of staging a full production. Our program welcomes students of all experience levels and ensures every participant has the opportunity to perform.

Kids Academy

Kids Academy is designed for younger and emerging performers in 2nd through 6th grade who are learning the fundamentals of theatre in a structured, supportive environment. Productions are shorter in length and the rehearsal process is designed to introduce students to the foundational elements of staging a show.

Enroll in Kids Academy

Class Details:

  • Grades: 2nd–6th*

  • Meeting Days: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Saturday rehearsals on occasion)

  • Cost: $450 per semester

  • Location: Rehearsal Room (until tech week and performance period)

  • Production: One weekend run of three performances

  • Focus: Introduction to acting, movement, stage directions, and ensemble work through a full production experience

*Maximum of 20 students

Youth Academy

The Youth Academy is designed for both developing and experienced performers in 6th through 12th grade and provides a more advanced, production-driven rehearsal process. Students build upon foundational skills while engaging in more complex staging, character work, and performance expectations.

Enroll in Youth Academy

Class Details:

  • Grades: 6th*–12th

  • Meeting Days: Mondays and/or Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Saturday rehearsals on occasion)

  • Cost: $525 per semester

  • Location: MainStage (unless otherwise noted)

  • Production: One weekend run of four to five performances

  • Focus: Advanced rehearsal process, deeper character development, and expanded performance responsibilities

*Maximum of 35 students

Innovators

The Innovators program is a backstage-focused class designed for students in 6th - 12th grade interested in the technical and design aspects of theatre production. Students gain experience in prop design, set building, stagecraft, and technical theatre operations, and also serve as the backstage crew for Academy productions.

Enroll in Innovators

Class Details:

  • Grades: 6th–12th

  • Meeting Days/Time: Mondays and/or Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Saturday rehearsals on occasion)

  • Cost: $450 per semester

  • Focus Areas: Prop design, set construction, technical theatre, backstage operations, and crew responsibilities

  • Role in Production: Serves as backstage crew for Academy performances, supporting all technical and behind-the-scenes need

*Maximum of 15 students

*Placement Note : Sixth grade students may participate in either the Kids Academy or Youth Academy depending on their skill level, maturity, and program placement recommendations

At NTC, we believe every student should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and find their place in the arts. Scholarships are available to help remove financial barriers and recognize students who embody creativity, passion, and the spirit of our theatre community.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

NTC is pleased to offer two different scholarships for the Academy of Theatre Arts program: 

City of Hope Theatre Access Scholarship (up to 4 recipients) : The City of Hope Theatre Access Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to participate in NTC Academy programs. Scholarship recipients will be asked to complete a brief program survey as required by the grant funding that makes these scholarships possible.

The Courage to Create Scholarship (up to 2 recipients) : The Courage to Create Scholarship is in memory of Juli (who went by the nickname Luna during her time in Academy). This scholarship is for a student(s) who demonstrate creativity, individuality, resilience, kindness, and a love for the arts. The scholarship will be given to a student(s) who have overcome challenges, found confidence through theatre, or who embody the welcoming and supportive spirit that Juli brought to the NTC community. Preference is given to students in the Innovators program. 

 

City of Hope Theatre Access Scholarship made possible through the City of Hope Employee Kindness Grant