7 upcoming · 4 local studios
Gowanus has nine theater programs spread across four studios, with offerings that span free drop-in classes for younger children to intensive summer camps. Most classes target kids between ages 7 and 14, with price points ranging from free at Creature Space to $500 for week-long summer intensives at Brooklyn Children's Theatre. Browse the listings below to find sessions by age group and format, from acting-focused classes to ensemble band coaching.
FREEFri, May 15 · 4:00 PM
Creature Space · Gowanus
Pre-Pro 1 Modern Pre-Professional Division This Pre-Professional Class follows a more traditional class structure. Includes movement combinations in the center and across the floor. The class also focuses on dance composition, choreography, and improvisation.
From $50Sat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
PlayWell Brooklyn · Gowanus
Young actors will embark on a journey through the imagination, bringing stories to life using the magic of theatre. Students will learn to act using their full body, voice, and imagination through theater games, improvisation, and by re-imagining adventures faced by characters in classic stories. Taught by Philip Markle of the Brooklyn Comedy Collective ( www.brooklyncomedy.com ) Philip Markle is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Brooklyn Comedy Collective. Philip trained in improv in Chicago at The Annoyance, iO, and Second City before moving to NYC in 2013 to launch The Annoyance Theater NY, where he acted as its Director for four years before founding the BCC. He was named “Top 5 Queer Business Leaders” by Time Out NY in 2023 and a “Power Player in Arts in Culture” by AMNY in 2024 (amongst prominent leaders at arts organizations like Carnegie Hall and MOMA PS1). The New York Times has featured Philip in three articles, most notably when NYT comedy critic Jason Zinoman wrote, “Philip Markle, who founded [the BCC] in 2018, has done creative work building an audience around a dizzying array of shows.” He has taught thousands of students of all ages internationally, from Bali to Berlin, for over 15 years. Follow him on Instagram @philipsparkle.
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Sun, Jun 7 · 3:00 PM
Threes Brewing · Gowanus
End-of-semester live showcase performance for Band Coaching Program students at Threes Brewing, a real NYC venue. Event runs 3–5pm.
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From $500Mon, Jul 6 · 10:00 AM
Brooklyn Children's Theatre · Gowanus
Campers create their own show in one week — developing characters, storyline, songs, improv, singing, and choreography — and present to friends and family on the last day. Runs 10am–3pm. Early bird (from 8:30am) and late bird (until 5:30pm) options available. Scholarships available.
theaterFrom $500Mon, Jul 13 · 10:00 AM
Brooklyn Children's Theatre · Gowanus
Campers create their own show in one week — developing characters, storyline, songs, improv, singing, and choreography — and present to friends and family on the last day. Runs 10am–3pm. Scholarships available.
theaterFrom $500Mon, Jul 20 · 10:00 AM
Brooklyn Children's Theatre · Gowanus
Campers create their own show in one week — developing characters, storyline, songs, improv, singing, and choreography — and present to friends and family on the last day. Runs 10am–3pm. Scholarships available.
theaterFrom $500Mon, Jul 20 · 10:00 AM
Brooklyn Children's Theatre · Gowanus
Campers create their own show in one week — developing characters, storyline, songs, improv, singing, and choreography — and present to friends and family on the last day. Runs 10am–3pm. Scholarships available.
Most theater classes in Gowanus run for ages 3 years through 12 years (and teen classes for some studios). Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.
Prices in Gowanus range from about $30 through $65 per class; semester packages are typical. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.
Most studio-run theater classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park theater programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.
