This is for registration for our Fall Pied Piper show, Grease Jr. Please ONLY register for this program if your participant has been cast in the show! 

IMPORTANT: Members must contact Mieke Trudeau, our office administrator, at mieke@virginiaartfactory.org to receive your promo code for the membership discount if you don't already have it. 

Audition Workshop Intensive (Ages 8–18)

Sharpen your skills. Own the room. Book the role. 

With auditions the following weekend for Pied Piper Theatre's "Oliver!", this is the perfect chance to rehearse your audition materials. Join us for a high-energy, full-day Audition Workshop Intensive designed to help young performers build confidence, technique, and professionalism in the audition room. Led by industry professionals, this workshop is ideal for students preparing for auditions in theatre, film, or conservatory training.

 Morning Rotations 9:30-12:00

Students will rotate through three focused sessions in Acting, Voice, and Dance, including:

      •     How to select strong, age-appropriate monologues and songs

      •     Techniques for bringing material to life with clarity, authenticity, and impact

      •     What to do (and not to do) in an audition room

      •     A mock dance audition that focuses on storytelling, style, and technique

 Lunch Break (please bring a packed lunch) 12-12:30

 Afternoon Rotations + Showcase Prep 12:30-3:30

In the afternoon, students return to each discipline for a second round of training and individualized coaching. They will receive targeted feedback on their chosen monologues and songs, including tips on interpretation, delivery, and how to make bold, personal choices that stand out in auditions.

 End-of-Day Showcase

The workshop concludes with a showcase performance where students will present their selected monologues and song choices. This is a safe, supportive space to apply what they’ve learned and gain valuable, constructive insight.

Important Note:

To participate fully and benefit from personalized coaching, students must bring at least two prepared monologues and two prepared contrasting songs. This material will be used throughout the day for feedback, refinement, and performance practice. Please bring printed music for the prepared songs, and printed copies of both monologues!!

Whether you’re new to auditioning or ready for your next big role, this workshop will give you the tools to walk into any audition with confidence and clarity.   

Ages 8-18

Saturday, January 24th

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

In the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances.

Actors will work with the instructor to build on foundational skills and receive feedback to improve their craft.  The class will conclude with a mini presentation of scenes and/or monologues for friends and family on the last day of class. 

Ages 8-14

Tuesdays 5:30-7 pm

March 3-24

Tuition:  $114 

Do you have a young actor yearning to explore the world of theatre? In this class, instructor Shelby Mejia will guide students through theatre basics and techniques that they can either carry with them as they advance in the craft, or even use in their day to day lives.

This exploration will be done using theatre games, scene work, improvisation practice, character development, and storytelling techniques.

Ages 8-12

Thursdays 5:30-7pm

March 5-26

Tuition: $114

Join us for Pied Piper Theatre's 2026 Devised Intensive - Medusa & Circe:  an Odyssey

Medusa & Circe:  An Odyssey is this year's devised piece directed once again, by Alex Mills and Ashton Schaffer.  This production will bring the wonders and trials of Greek mythology to life through the imaginations of its young performers.  Filled with creativity, humor and heart, this collaborative adventure invites audiences to experience timeless myths reimagined through the voices of a new generation.

Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursday's from 5:30-7:30 pm beginning March 17.  There will be no rehearsals on Marich 31 or April 2.

Tech week will begin on Monday, May 11 and run May 11, May 12, May 13 and 14.

There will be three ticketed performances on May 15, 16 and 17 in the Wind River Theater at the ARTfactory.

(Ages 8 - 16)

What is a devised theatrical piece?  Devising theatre is a powerful and engaging genre that encourages young students to take active role in the creative process.  Our students will use the description above as inspiration to create an original production from the ground up.

Class members will receive two complimentary tickets to be used on the performance of their choice.

Instructors: Alex Mills and Ashton Shaffer.

Tuition: $375 Register, Members Tuition $318.75 (Enrollment is limited)

This workshop is designed to inform and empower students to feel their best going into audition scenarios.

Topics covered include:

- Picking a song

- Selecting a cut

- Finding Sheet music

- Audition Etiquette

This workshop will be a mixture of teacher lecture/presentation, group analysis (identifying and assessing good and bad examples), and pre-selected students performing in a masterclass setting.

As a part of the masterclass, the instructor will demonstrate some examples of "what to do when things go wrong" where the pianist makes some intentional mistakes allowing the students to figure out how to respond live in the moment.

Participants that want to participate in the masterclass portion must submit a 30-60 second video singing a song they are comfortable with to alex@virginiaartfactory.org.

Saturday, March 21st 

2-5 pm

Class Fee: $57

Middle School can occasionally be a place full of drama, but in this new class you can turn that drama into an acting masterpiece!

Middle School Melodrama will examine and perform scenes from melodramas and comedies! After scene study and character work, students will learn and embody outrageously captivating characters and enhance their acting skills!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS WILL MEET AT THE CITY OF MANASSAS COMMUNITY CENTER!!

Ages 8-13

Tuesdays 7-8 pm

March 31 - April 28

Class Fee: $95

In the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances. Actors will work with the instructor to build on foundational skills and receive feedback to improve their craft.  The class will conclude with a mini presentation of scenes and/or monologues for friends and family on the last day of class. 

Ages 13-18

Tuesdays 5:30-7pm

April 7-28

Registration Fee:  $114