FALL 2026 Drama Club
REGISTRATION OPEN
DRAMA CLUB (Ages 12-18)
(Please read on for potential opportunities for younger actors)
Two Seperate Groups
August 17th - November 15th
Monday & Wednesday 4:30pm-7pm
(1 or 2 spots left being held for boys for now. Girls, register for WAITLIST. We will open spots if we do not fill boy numbers. In addition 6 less committed spots available. See below.)
OR
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-7pm
(TU/TH Session FULL - Register for WAITLIST- we expect to open 1 or 2 more spots)
(OR... 5 spots available for 'less committed club' see below)
Production - The Great Gatsby
Hideaway Performing Arts Center!
Performances weekend of November 13th
$339.00
The Something New Drama Club is not your everyday "pay to play" children's production where you big bucks for your child to take a role as "tree #4! Our program focuses on developing the skills of the actor and exposing kids to all aspects of a theatrical production. This boutique style drama club is limited in number of participants and all shows presented are truly ensemble shows where your child will shine in the spotlight. While our shows are smaller in scale than many other programs out there, the experience that your child will have is second to none; and, the theatrical skills that they will develop are not found in other programs!
Our shows are all intimate plays that focus on truly diving into the characters, settings, time periods and relationships shown on the stage. The material and instruction challenges young actors to work to develop their craft. Through theatrical games, exercises, research and rehearsal participants learn both basic and advance acting technique all disguised as sessions of fun!
In addition, the participants handle all elements of the production, from acting to set design, sound to lighting.
In all aspects, participants are coached by working theatre professionals, SAG and AEA members and educators. Our goal is to help your child find their voice in the theatre in whatever capacity that may be.
The Production:
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THE GREAT GATSBY
By F. Scott Fitzgerald / Adapted by Jim Quinlan
Drama - Fall 2026
Limit - 9 each session
Ages 12+
(age acceptions CAN be made with prior approval)
In our own adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed and danger. All this under the watchful eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckelburg. This is America, the Jazz Age, a land of enchantment and illusions, a world where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed.
This semester will hone in fiercly on our young actors dramatic acting skills and developing full understanding of script, story and character. With this well known story we will dive deep into the script learning how to bring characters wants, needs and motives to the surface while challenging the kids to find their own interpertation of these characters.
In addition to our main drama club we will be offering opportunities for younger actors and or those not wanting to fully commit to such an intense production. This opportunity will allow participants to begin later in the semester and experience the stage as party goers and extras. This would be at a significantly discounted rate and would likely begin in October, inviting participants to select rehearsals while having the opportunity to be part of the final production.
What does the Something New Drama Club look like?
Fun, friends, learning and creating!
What does the Something New Drama Club look like?
Fun, friends, learning and creating!
What our customers are saying
What our customers are saying
My daughter has learned so much at Something New Studio and accomplished more than I could have imagined! Jim and his team have stretched these kids imaginations further than I had thought possible. It's great to see their finished product and know that they 100% created it from nothing.
Mike, Mt. Dora
Kylie loved the weekly paint classes. Lindsey does an amazing job of making sure that each child is proud of their work and happy with the results! To top it off it is actually fun for the kids!
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