FAQs

Drama Kids has open enrollment until we start rehearsals for Spring Showcases after Spring Break in March. At that time, enrollment will close until we open again for the next school year session.

Tuition will be adjusted to exclude the previous classes your student did not attend. How proration works:
Step 1: How many weeks of classes will Katy have? In this case, you know there are only nine weeks left in the session.

Step 2: Figure out Katy’s full tuition amount. 9 weeks x $18 (per class rate) = $162

Step 3: remove the installment amount for the months not yet charged. For this example, that would be April and May so 2 installments. $64 (monthly tuition) x 2 =$128

Step 4: Subtract that amount from Katy’s full tuition amount $162-$128 = $34

Step 5: Charge $34 for their March installment to catch them up with installment billing.

Yes! Click register on the class you would like your child to try and fill out the registration form. Make sure the question that asks if you would like to try a free trial is answered. You will have to enter your credit card information, but no payment will be processed. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your request. If you have any trouble, please call our office at 813-489-5899 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you in setting up a trial class for your student.

Yes! Drama Kids teachers are excellent at meeting each child where they are. They can change their teaching style to adapt to any student by helping them when it is needed and challenging them when they are ready. We recommend your child give the class a chance for one full month to see if they truly enjoy it!

The easiest and most secure way to update your credit card is through our parent portal.  You can visit our portal by clicking here.  If you have trouble updating your card you can always call our office at 813-489-5899.

Our yearly tuition is separated into monthly installments for your convenience.  You pay the same amount of tuition each month on the same day regardless of the number of classes in a month. We have done the math so that your child will always receive the full amount of weeks in the school year. The monthly tuition price includes all scheduled days off for holidays or non-school days. To learn more about our monthly installments, please email us at [email protected]

Yes! Please call the office at 813-489-5899 and we can provide a 10% discount if you pay the whole year’s tuition at one time. Please keep in mind there will be no refunds provided if you choose to cancel your child’s registration. The remaining balance will be put onto the account as a class credit to use for future classes or camps.

Creative Drama and Acting Academy Classes – $70 / month

Lithia Springs Take 2 – $115 / month

South Brandon Jr Take 2 – $115 / month (must also be enrolled in a Creative Drama or Acting Academy class)

South Brandon Sr School Take 2 – $185 / month

Wesley Chapel/Apollo Beach Take 2 – $115 per month (must also be enrolled in a Creative Drama or Acting Academy class)

There is a $25 administrative fee per family each school year.  This helps cover registration and administrative fees.

Yes, scholarships are available to those who qualify. An application process is required to determine eligibility. Please send an email to [email protected] to request a scholarship application.

Our classes begin with fun introduction activities that prepare the students’ bodies, minds, and voices for their Drama Kids class. Then, in our speech component, students hone their articulation, projection, and volume control skills. In the creative movement portion, students implement postures, body language, and physical storytelling. In our main lessons, students perform short scenes (either scripted or improvised) to combine their speech and movement skills with their own creativity. Each class concludes with a high-energy concluding activity.

Starting after Spring Break, students start rehearsals for a Spring Showcase Presentation. This is a short, theatrical performance where students are given the chance to demonstrate the skills they’ve learned in class. Each student gets a character with lines to memorize and uses teamwork to rehearse in class and perform for parents at the end of the year. Please check your student’s class calendar for the specific date of their Spring Showcase Presentation.

For the comfort of other students, Drama Kids does not allow parents to observe classes. However, families are welcomed into the classroom once in the Fall and once in the Spring for our Family Fun Day lessons and at the end of the school year to watch the Spring Showcases.

Yes. Barring extremely unusual circumstances, Drama Kids teachers instruct their classes for the duration of the school year.

Absolutely! These classes are offered within our Drama Kids Take 2 Performance Academy held at our South Brandon, Wesley Chapel, and Apollo Beach community locations. Keep in mind that all programs (minus the South Brandon Sr Take 2) require a student also to be enrolled in any Creative Drama or Acting Academy class. We also offer our Take 2 Performance Academy in select schools.

Take 2 Performance Academy is a program that focuses on building children’s confidence through the magic of musical theatre! For more information, click here or select “Take 2 Performance Class” under the “Drama Classes” menu.

Brandon location – Rehearsals are held at the Creative Junk Therapy space in the La Viva Plaza on Lumsden. Performances will be held: TBA

Wesley Chapel location – Performances are held at New Tampa Performing Arts Center

Apollo Beach location – Rehearsals are held at the Clubhouse in the Waterset community and performances are held at the Veterans Theatre in Sun City Center.

Any child, no matter the experience level, can participate in our Take 2 program. Previous singing, dancing, or acting experience is not required! Our program is designed to build the confidence of children who might not be as comfortable on the stage while also challenging students who have a little more experience. For all Take 2 programs in all locations (except the South Brandon High School Take 2)students must also be enrolled in any Creative Drama or Acting Academy class to be eligible to enroll.

Our Creative Drama and Acting Academy classes are the core of Drama Kids. These 1 hour a week classes teach students the foundations of acting, public speaking, and stage presence that they will then use in rehearsals. Because rehearsals are only 2 hours per week, the production team focuses on learning the material so the students can confidently stand on stage and be proud of what they produce. There is not enough time in those two hours to teach the basics or projection, articulation, shining your light to the audience, character building, etc. We have found, since our beginnings, that these skills classes are CRUCIAL to the success of the students in our musicals. Students can be enrolled in any Creative Drama or Acting Academy, no matter the location, and still be involved in the Take 2 performance Academy.

South Brandon location:
Jr Take 2 – $115 per month for 10 months (August-May)
Sr Take 2 – $185 per month for 10 months (August-May)

Apollo Beach Location:
$115 per month for 5 months (November-March)

New Tampa PAC Location:
$110 per month for 5 months (October-February)

Lutz Location:
$110 per month for 5 months (November-March)

Wesley Chapel:
$115 per month for 1-0 months (August-May)

We ask that students source their own costumes and personal props which might come at small expense but we encourage you to get creative and borrow/use what you have

Yes! Take 2 Performance Academy is the perfect introduction to musical theater. Because every student must take a weekly skills class in addition to this program, students learn and practice all of their basic acting and public speaking skills before entering rehearsal. Then, they bring those skills they have learned into rehearsal where instructors encourage student creativity when building a character and foster confidence through singing, dancing, and acting. Instructors never expect perfection and there is no right or wrong, only fun!

We have classes available at various schools across Hillsborough and South Pasco County.  A list of all in-school locations can be found in the top menu.  If you don’t see your school listed, please call our office, and we’d be happy to set up a meeting with your PTA or school administration.  We also have several community locations available. Community classes are open to all children regardless of what school they attend and are divided by county & town.  You can view Community Classes by clicking here.

Have no fear! Drama Kids is always looking for new class locations. Send an email to [email protected] or call our office at 813-489-5899 for information on how you can help us bring Drama Kids to your child’s school. If not, there are several community locations available here.

We offer two kinds of camps in our program: Workshop camps and Performance Camps. Most of our camps are 1 week camps, Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm.

Workshop camps are for children who are interested in drama and acting but are not interested in performing. These camps explore different themes in a fun and interactive way and include take home arts and crafts, improvisational scenes, games, and more! With so many themes, workshop camps are perfect for children of all ages and experience levels

Performance camps are part of our Take 2 Performance Academy and offer the chance for children to perform in a musical. With acting, dancing, and singing, these camps can challenge children who have experience in theater while also presenting musical theater in a fun and easy to digest way for beginners.

Summer camps are held at locations all around the Tampa Bay Area. The bulk of our camps are held at our main location in Brandon: St Andrews UMC. Check out our Summer Camp page for more information.

Tuition costs are specific to each camp. You can find tuition prices listed next to each camp here.

There is a $25 administrative fee per family.  This fee helps cover registration and administrative fees.

Yes, scholarships are available to those who qualify. An application process is required to determine eligibility. Please send an email to [email protected] to request a scholarship application.

We do not offer before or after-camp care.