Youth & Education Theatre Activities

Closed to the public. Cast and crew of Anastasia should enroll here to accept their roles. 

Closed to the public. Cast and crew of Romeo & Julet should enroll here to accept their roles. 

Age Range: Ages 7-12

Description: Are you looking for a fun and easy way to discover the magic of theatre? Look no further than Play Time with Ms. Madalyn! Over the course of 4 weeks, students will explore a different element of theatre, including acting, singing, movement, and costuming. Students will have a blast while learning foundational theatre skills that will serve them on stage and beyond!

Class Dates: Thursdays, September 4-25

Class Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Location: Cultural Arts Center (909 S. Saint Andrews St.)

Instructor: Madalyn Dillard

Cost: $100

Deadline: August 27

Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.

Age Range: Grades 3-12

Description: Ready to take your performance to the next level? This class is designed for students grades 3-12 who are preparing for theatre competitions with SEACT. Participants will train with experienced theatre instructors to sharpen their skills in categories of their choosing, including: solo/duo acting, musical theatre (solo, duo, or group), and technical theatre. Open to students of all experience levels!

Students who register are eligible to participate in SEACT's TheatreFest, taking place at the Cultural Arts Center in Dothan, Nov. 7-9. 

Class Dates: Sep. 22-Nov. 4, 2025

Class Times: Mondays or Tuesdays, 4:00-5:15 (attend one class per week)

Location: Bus Station (285 S Foster St., Dothan, AL 36301)

Instructors: Katie Ash, Brianna Lewis, Anna Lokey

Cost: $125

Deadline: Sep. 19

Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.

Age Range: Ages 9-14

Description: Does the thought of putting pen to paper make you feel like you're in a haunted house? Not anymore! In this one-night-only workshop, arrive in your favorite festive costume and learn the basics of playwriting. This class is for students of all experience levels to learn useful tactics for writing monologues, scenes, and full length plays through team exercises, thought-provoking prompts, and good old fashioned practice. The goal of this night is simply to introduce students to the concept of what it looks like to write for theatre. No homework. No deadlines. Just a night of fun with snacks, costumes, and creativity!

Class Dates: Thursday, October 30

Class Time: 4:00-6:30

Location: Bus Station (285 S Foster St., Dothan, AL 36301)

Instructor: Brianna Lewis

Cost: $30

Deadline: Friday, October 24

Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.

Age Range: 7-14

Description: Get ready to sing, dance, and act your heart out in our exciting 3-week Winter Musical Theatre Intensive! Perfect for young performers of all experience levels, this high-energy program introduces students to the fundamentals of musical theatre — from vocal technique and character development to choreography and stage presence. The intensive wraps up with a festive showcase presentation of A Charlie Brown Christmas, where students shine on stage for family and friends. It’s the perfect way to build confidence, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of theatre. Spots are limited — don’t miss your cue! Everyone who registers will participate from stage crew to ensemble to featured roles. While no one is guaranteed a role of their choosing, everyone will participate and learn the art of putting on a show! 

Dates: Nov. 13-Dec. 4

Rehearsal Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:15-6:00; Sunday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 30, 2:00-5:00

Showcase Presentation: Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:00

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Location: Cultural Arts Center (909 S Saint Andrews St, Dothan, AL)

Instructor: Brianna Lewis

Cost: $200

Deadline: Nov. 9

Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.

Register for one-on-one acting coaching with SEACT Program Manager and MFA-trained actor Billy Hutto. Billy will shape each hour-long session around your personal goals. Private coaching is open to all ages and can be used for: theatre roles, TV/film roles, show auditions, college auditions, competitions, public speaking engagements, or just-for-fun/educational purposes. After you register, Billy will contact you to get a clearer understanding of your goals and book your first session. The goal of private coaching is to find ease and confidence in your acting while developing a personal process that will serve you in performance contexts and beyond. Billy specializes in the Meisner technique, Shakespearean performance, and Edith Skinner's approach to voice, speech, and dialects.  

Instructor Biography: Billy is SEACT's Program Manager, providing leadership and oversight of youth and education classes for the organization. A theatre actor, director, and educator, he has acted on professional stages including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Repertory Company, The Theatre At Monmouth, and Island City Stage. Billy holds a BFA in Drama from New York University, an MFA in Acting from Brown University, and an MSEd in Secondary English Education from Troy University. He also teaches Theatre and Speech courses at Troy University’s Dothan campus.

Cost: $50/hr

Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 S Saint Andrews St., Dothan, AL 36301