The Studio

West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts is a community wide acting and musical theater school for students of all ages and abilities.  WCS serves Chester County, Delaware County, Wilmington, and Philadelphia.

We provide performing arts education taught by experienced professionals.

Students gain confidence and are encouraged to take risks in a fun, nurturing and safe environment.

At the Studio self discovery through the Misner Technique is a critical component in the development of quality acting skills. Each student develops and recognizes the importance of his or her own voice and ideas.

What's New

Family Theater Weekend

May 31st thru June 2nd!

Furry Tales by Joel Doty
June 1st & 2nd at 2:00 pm

When the animals in Furry Tale Land begin losing their tails because the famous book characters are forgetting the fairy tales, it's up to three brave animals to find a human who still knows the stories, bring her back to their magic land and unscramble the mess before the tales and tails are gone forever.

Perfect entertainment for pre-school and elementary children.

Middle Class & Second Class By Brad Slaight
May 31st & June 1st at 7:30 pm

Commissioned by the Tony Award-Winning American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, these plays are serious yet light hearted.  Each is a relevant and realistic portrayal of life in Middle and High School.

The vignettes explore situations that take place outside the classroom, where perhaps, life's most important experiences occur. We will let you be the judge.

Great for audiences 5th grade and up.

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Important Dates

Spring Session of Classes: April 6h through June 3rd

Spring Show Rehearsal Dates: April 6th through May 30th

Spring Show Performances: May 31th through June 2nd

Summer Camps begin June 24th.

Fall Registration begins August 1st.

Fall Classes begin September 21st.

Classes

Dramatic Youngsters

Tues. 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Wed. 10:00 – 11:00am
Instructors: Monica Staniz
Ages 3 – 5

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Fun with Theater

Sat 9:00 to 10:30 AM
Instructor: Christine Petrini
Grades K through 2

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Creative Acting

Sat 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Instructor: Christine Petrini
Grades 3 through 6

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Young Actors Gym

Mon 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Instructor: Christine Petrini
Grades 2 through 5

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West Chester Studio Jr. Singers

Sat 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Instructors: Therese Walden-Murphy and Christine Fisher
Grades 1 through 4

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West Chester Studio Singers

Sat 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Instructors: Therese Walden-Murphy and Christine Fisher
Grades 5 and Up

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Teen Actors Gym

Mon 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Instructor: Therese Walden-Murphy
Grades 6 through 12

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Teen Acting

Sat 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Instructor: Therese Walden-Murphy
Grades 7 and Up

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Adult Acting

Mon 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Instructor: Therese Walden-Murphy

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Contact Us

484-995-2915

Classes are held at:
Chester County Historical Society (map)
225 N. High Street, West Chester PA 19380

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