Education

Education is essential to our mission and the success of our theatre.

We feel called to share the gifts of theatre with our community and love seeing the confidence and joy it brings to children and adults alike. As a community organization, we depend on constant learning to enable our company of volunteers to rise to the high standards of entertainment to which we aspire. Many of our participants began involvement at JRT with little to no theatre experience, and some of our brightest emerging actors have come up through our youth theatre classes.

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THE “DON SQUIBB PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP'‘ TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED AT THE JRT AND PLAN TO PURSUE A THEATRE ARTS DEGREE. TO LEARN MORE,

CLICK HERE TO LINK TO THE APPLICATION. (Deadline is June 15, 2025.)

Spring 2026 Education Classes

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register through the mail. Click on the registration form below.
Registration Form

Musical Theatre I
Disney’s Aristocats Kids

GRADES K – 5th                
$135.00

MT1-A class times are Tuesdays 4:00-5:00

MT1-B class times are Tuesdays 5:15-6:15

LOCATION:  JRT
Instructors: Jennifer Ross-Bernhardt, Lucas Schmidt, Jessica Shelton

In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day. (From Music Theatre International)

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Musical Theatre 2
Disney’s Aristocats Kids

GRADES 6th – 8th                
$135.00

Class times are Thursdays 4:00-5:00

LOCATION:  JRT
Instructors:  Jennifer Bernhardt, Lucas Schmidt, and Jessica Shelton

In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day. (From Music Theatre International)

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Musical Theatre 3
Singin’ in the Rain JR

GRADES 9th – 12th                
$135.00

Class times are Thursdays 5:15-6:15

LOCATION:  JRT
Instructors:  Jennifer Bernhardt, Lucas Schmidt, and Jessica Shelton

Singin' in the Rain JR. has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline — the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes, things aren't always as they appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, Lina's squeaky voice might be the end of her career in "talking pictures" without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. (From Music Theatre International)

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BEGINNER TAP

WEDNESDAY 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 16+
$ 130.00
Classes begin August 13 and end October 1
Instructor: Jessica Shelton

This tap class is perfect for students with little to no prior tap experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of tap dance and work to build a strong foundation. Students with some experience that want to work on their tap building blocks are encouraged to attend. Tap shoes are required. The theatre has several pair that may be borrowed if needed.

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JRT Teachers

The JRT Players
presents

TBD

This engaging group of actors prepares one-act touring shows designed to delight children (and adults) of all ages. 

For more information, or to book the Players :

Email :
jrteducation@gmail.com