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The Secret Theatre Academy evolved after the growth of the Secret Theatre’s original venue in Long Island City in 2009, which was unfortunately closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, we have taught hundreds of young students, acting, dance, and singing skills, and have produced multiple performances with these students, such as “Annie” and “Seussical”. Our actors have developed the skills necessary to appear in films, theatre shows, and gain admission into performing arts high schools, such as LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Professional Children’s School, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School, Professional Performing Arts High School, Talent Unlimited High School, and many more.
Running: September 2025 – January 2026
Showcase: January 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th
Semester Fee: $575
We have been providing classes for the Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside communities since 2011 for students aged 6-18 years old. Our Fall/Winter semester runs from September-January, and the Spring/Summer semester runs from February-June. Classes meet once a week, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule while you enjoy the journey. Enroll in the Secret Theatre Academy today!
Junior Acting is a fantastic activity to introduce young performers to theatre; it helps with memorization, socialization, team building, and several other interpersonal skills that will benefit the student in their lives and futures. The elements taught throughout the semester depend on the chosen theme and script for the showcase that concludes the semester, usually taking place on the last weekend of either the Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter semester. If you are looking to register a student who is 6 years old, they must have basic reading ability in order to participate.
Acting Level 2 builds off of the skills acquired in Acting Level 1! Students will continue to dive into the elements of clear storytelling, while also exploring how to build characters, craft listening, reading skills in scenes, build on-stage spatial awareness and more. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas and creativity to the class, as we will teach them how to mold their ideas into fully fledged characters. Just like Acting Level 1, the classes build over the semester and culminate in a showcase for parents and family.
Similar to our Junior Acting Classes, Musical Theatre is an amazing way of building social and physical skills. If your student is more of a singer in addition to acting and dancing, this class is the perfect place for them! Throughout the semester, students will do just that: practice singing, acting, and choreography. Like the rest of our semester classes, a performance will take place at the end. Once again, if you are looking to register a student who is 6 years old, they must have basic reading ability in order to participate.
This class is for students who are entering middle school and want to dive deeper into the world of acting. We will begin introducing script analysis skills, work on individual monologues, and begin teaching the students how to turn their individuality into unique characters. Often the plays or parts chosen for the lessons will be from the material that appeal to the YA audience. The classes build over the semester and culminate in a showcase for parents and family at the end, which can include an array of scenes or monologues.
Intermediate Musical Theatre serves as a bridge for young performers transitioning from Junior to Senior level. This class is tailored to the students’ abilities and focus as they work together to rehearse and perform a mini-musical that will be performed at the end of the class. Through this class, students enhance their creativity skills and truly understand the value of hard work while also learning how to navigate a script, read music, and stage terminology. A showcase will take place at the end, like our other courses.
Our senior acting class is where middle school and high school-aged students, potentially pursuing acting as a career, will attain an in-depth knowledge of acting. Students will begin learning how to break down scenes and create specificity in their characters, which can then be applied in a professional acting environment. They will also work on audition technique and room etiquette to build their confidence in professional audition environments. The semester concludes with a showcase similar to the Intermediate Acting showcase.
More advanced than our Intermediate Classes, students will learn songs, choreography, and acting from well-known Broadway musicals in our Senior Musical Theatre Classes. Each semester, all of our Musical Theatre Classes will merge to perform one large showcase together. The classes that occur during the week and on the weekends are similar, but it is preferred that you choose only one, and if your students has prior experience in the theatre field they may benefit from it.
This class is designed for individuals of all backgrounds, including dancers, musical theatre performers, actors, and those with no prior acting experience. It focuses on developing improvisation skills and fostering creativity in storytelling, with a welcoming environment for neurodivergent students. Participants will engage in various improv games, learn effective story-building techniques, and acquire tools to enhance their abilities as supportive ensemble members both on and off the stage.
Join the Secret Choir and sing confidently! This lively group focuses on improving vocal skills, learning to harmonize, exploring different styles of music from around the world, and expressing yourself. Each rehearsal is an opportunity to discover new songs, make friends, and grow your voice in a friendly and creative space. The season will end with a special performance that shows all you’ve learned and celebrates the joy of making music together.
Tap class is a very important class for any performer who wishes to have all round skills and who wants to be considered a triple threat! Being that there are still many films and theatre pieces that require this style of dance, every Musical Theatre actor should at least have basic tap dancing skills, which will also help build stamina and fitness while having fun.
Our Adult Tap classes are focused on the fundamentals of tap dancing for beginner adults as well as former dancers looking to reenter the dance field. The classes will include exercises essential for the fundamentals of tap and the application of steps in the form of choreography. Overall, this is an inclusive class available to dancers of all levels!
Broadway Bound! is designed to provide an understanding of a variety of jazz styles and musical theatre, focusing on the traditional jazz and theatrical movement from iconic Broadway performances. Participants will engage in dynamic choreography that emphasizes the development of essential technical skills while encouraging the incorporation of personal style. The program will culminate in a vibrant performance, showcasing the students’ skills and creativity through a lively jazzy musical theatre selection.
The K-Pop Dance class is open to any level of dancer who may or not be familiar with K-Pop music. K-Pop dance centers around foundational dance styles including jazz and hip hop, all to the tunes of K-Pop music. Attaining these dance skills is essential for students pursuing performing arts high schools. We all learn as a group going over the choreography little by little before going full out. Whether you are a fan of K-Pop or a new listener, our K-Pop classes are always a blast!
More private lessons have been added which include Violin, Clarinet, Guitar, Vocal, Piano, Ukulele, Tap, K-Pop, Cello, and Drums!
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