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 

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.

Please note that the first class will take place at the City of Manassas Community Center off of Sudley Road!!

Ages 8-12

Thursdays 5:30-7pm

April 9-30

Tuition: $114

Do you have a little that loves to live large? Come out to our brand new theatre class for kids ages 3-5!

Students will bring beloved storybooks to life through imagination and acting exploration under the fun and expert guidance of EJ Fultz. This is an introductory class, with a new story each week, so every class is guaranteed to be a fun time. Students will grow in their excitement for theatre and reading!

Parents are encouraged to attend the class with their young ones.

Ages 3-5

Saturdays 9-10 am

April 18 - May 16

Class Fee: $95      Supplies Fee: $5

Register for Lion King Jr and Diary of a Wimpy Kid and receive a $200 discount. 

Lion King Jr runs from June 8-June June 28.  The first week will be held from 5:30-8:30 pm The second and third week will be held at the Gregory Family Theater in the Hylton Performing Arts Center  Performances will be held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 26 at 7, June 28 at 10 and 2 and June 29 at 2 pm.

 THERE WILL BE NO REHEARSALS THE WEEK OF JUNE 30-July 4

Diary of a Wimpy Kid runs from July 6-July 25 from 9 am - 3 pm at the ARTfactory.  The hours will be 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. 

There are three performances:  Friday, July 24 at 7 pm, Saturday, July 25 at 10 am and 2 pm  Tuition includes a tshirt and two complimentary tickets.

Tuition may be paid in one lump sum of $1,300 or ($1,105 with Membership) or may be divided into four payments-Deposit plus three payments.

$325 Non-Refundable Deposit will secure your spot.  

Payment #2 Due 

Payment #3 

Payment #4 

 If you are not a member and wish to join, click on this link Membership. 

This is a three week intensive beginning on June 8 and running through June 28. 

Please note, the first week of this intensive will be held in the evenings Monday through Thursday from 5:30-8:30 at the ARTfactory. 

Beginning Monday, June 15, the hours will be 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Gregory Family Theater. 

There are four performances:  June 26 at 7 pm, June 27 at 10 am and 2 pm and Sunday, June 28 at 2 pm.  Tuition includes a tshirt and two complimentary tickets.

Tuition may be paid in one lump sum ($700 or $595 with Membership) or may be divided as follows:

$200 Non-Refundable Deposit will secure your spot.

Payment #2 

Payment #3 

Payment #4  

 If you are not a member and wish to join, click on this link Membership.