Theatre & Performing Arts
Character creation, monologues, improv, and scriptwriting — a hands-on, fun introduction to the craft of acting that builds confidence far beyond the stage.
Confidence your child keeps for life
Why This Class
Students dive into the art of acting through character creation, scriptwriting, monologues, dialogue, and improvisation — the full toolkit of the craft, taught hands-on.
It’s a fun, supportive way to build confidence and sharpen communication skills that pay off on stage, in school, and everywhere in between.
Weekly Schedule
Two back-to-back Monday classes, grouped by age — kids and teens/adults each get their own room to grow.
Schedule may change as new classes are added — reach out to confirm current availability.
What You Need to Know
One monthly plan covers your classes across the academy — mix acting with ballet, jazz, or hip hop, and the per-class rate drops as you add more.
One-time annual registration: $30 per student · $50 per family
Mix & match: combine dance and acting classes within one tuition plan — Acting 101 Monday, a dance class another day, one bill.
New to acting? No experience needed. Classes are grouped by age and level, and our instructors meet every dancer where they are.
Not sure which class fits? Call or stop by the studio — we’ll help you pick the right age group and answer anything about tuition.
Speak With UsActing 101 FAQs
Acting 101 runs from ages 8 through adult, in two Monday classes grouped by age — kids and tweens (8–14) at 4:30 PM, and teens & adults (15+) at 5:30 PM.
Tuition starts at $65 per month for one weekly class, with discounted rates as you add classes (2 classes $100/mo, 3 classes $140/mo, up to 6 classes for $229/mo). There’s a one-time annual registration fee of $30 per student or $50 per family, and you can combine dance and acting classes within one plan.
No experience needed. Acting 101 is built as an introduction to the craft — our instructors meet every student where they are, from first read-throughs to full scenes.
Every class is hands-on: character creation, monologues, dialogue and scene work, improvisation, and even scriptwriting. Students learn the craft by doing it, in a fun and supportive room.
Yes — our ages 15 to adult class meets Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Complete beginners are welcome.
5tar Academy is at 566 New Brunswick Ave in Fords, NJ — minutes from Woodbridge, Edison, Metuchen, and Perth Amboy. Call +1 (908) 370-0621 or stop by during studio hours to see the space.
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