Where Dreams are Welcomed, Belief in Self is Inspired and Love for the Arts is Encouraged.

Discover the Children's Theatre of Chesapeake, the newest addition to the Quality Music and Dance Family! This Theatre program is complete with musical theater classes that culminate in live stage productions. Our classes are taught with positive, encouraging teaching styles, by our staff of professional educators who will guide them with patience, creativity, and laughter! Once enrolled, students will audition and be cast in a role and will receive acting, singing, and dancing guidance no matter their experience or skill level - NO PART IS A SMALL PART!

Each program will culminate in a fully-staged, live performance that will include professional set design, costuming, lighting and sound. And these shows are always a great time for performers and the audience! Participating in theater classes and performing with others on stage can provide a wide range of benefits, which include personal growth, social skills, and creativity.

Here is a small list of the key benefits of being involved in theater:

1. Improving Communication Skills: Performing on stage and being in theater classes can help improve communication skills, including vocal projection, articulation, and public speaking. These skills are essential for personal as well as for professional success.

2. Building Confidence: Being involved in theater classes and performing live can help build confidence and improve self-esteem. The experience of being on stage receiving positive feedback from an audience can be a transformative experience for an actor.

3. Developing Creativity: Theatre is a highly creative art form that requires people to think outside the box and come up with new ideas. Being involved in theatre classes can help develop creativity and problem-solving skills.

4. Enhancing Social Skills: Participating in these classes and productions can provide an opportunity to meet new people and develop social skills. Working with others for the performance can help to build teamwork and other collaboration skills.

5. Learning Time Management: Rehearsing for a performance requires time management skills and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities. This can be a valuable skill to develop in all areas of life.

6. Developing Empathy: Performing on stage requires actors to put themselves in the shoes of their characters and understand their motivations and emotions. This can help develop empathy and understanding towards others.

7. Building Cultural Awareness: Theater can be a reflection of society and can provide a window into different cultures and experiences. Being involved in theater can help build awareness and understanding.

And last, being active in theater classes and performing live on stage can provide a wide range of other benefits from personal growth to social skills and creativity. It is an excellent way to develop essential life skills while making new friends, having fun and pursuing hopefully a lifelong passion.