Adult Classes

Quick Class Guide

Thank you for your interest in McCarter’s adult theater classes! We believe creativity and learning belong at every stage of life, and our programs are designed to support exploration, growth, and connection through theater. Whether you’re looking to try something new, deepen your craft, or reconnect with your creative practice, McCarter’s adult education classes offer a supportive and collaborative space to learn and experiment.

Below you’ll find descriptions of our current class offerings, so you can find the best class to match your goals and interests.

  • Open to all experience levels. Students explore a wide range of acting techniques through exercises, scene work, and ensemble-based activities in a supportive, collaborative environment.

  • Ideal for students new to improv or looking to strengthen foundational skills. Classes focus on games and ensemble exercises, with new activities and challenges introduced each session.

  • For students with prior improv experience, ready to explore more advanced scene work, longform structures, character development, and team performance.

  • For beginner and intermediate actors interested in building acting technique through scene study, script analysis, character development, and performance exercises. Students receive supportive coaching and feedback while strengthening foundational skills.

  • For experienced actors seeking ongoing, high-level training through advanced scene work, script analysis, and performance coaching. This ensemble-based class supports continued artistic growth and preparation for professional opportunities.

Registration begins on the following dates:

  • Fall Semester - July 6

  • Winter Semester - December 11

  • Spring Semester - March 5