KCPT Youth Programs
Welcome to KCPT's Professional Theater Training for youth! We offer theater classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels.
Upcoming:
Summer Theatre Camps 2026
Learn More About The Classes:
Theatre Adventure Club
Grades 1-2 in Port Townsend, Grades 3-6 in Chimacum
Channel your creativity into theatrical play!
Welcome explorers to Theater Adventure Club!
In this class, students begin foundational theatre techniques through games and exercises, while exploring self-expression and creative play.
This class is designed as an introductory course for students who have perhaps expressed an interest in theatre, but have yet to try it! These classes are great for building confidence and learning important social skills. Get ready to laugh, play, move, and explore characters!
There will be a showcase on the last day of class for family and friends, 15 minutes before the end of class.
This class is recommended as a prerequisite for Drama Fundamentals.
Drama Fundamentals
Grades 3-5
Are you ready to act?
Students explore the fundamentals of drama and develop the building blocks of character and storytelling through a theatrical lens. While continuing their foundational techniques they learned in Theatre Adventure Club or previous classes, Drama Fundamentals encourages students to keep diving in! Build characters, begin scene work, explore improvisation, and keep the magic of ensemble building.
There will be a showcase on the last day of class for family and friends, 15 minutes before the end of class.
This course is great for new students and returning students who want to focus on scene work and improvisation.
Theatre Academy
Theatre Academy is an advanced class for returning students. The focus of this class evolves every session to provide students with new theatre techniques to expand their artistic tool box. The curriculum is customized to reflect the student’s personal interests and skills. Previous focuses have been audition technique, musical theatre, stage combat, and physical theatre.
There will be a showcase on the last day of class for family and friends, 15 minutes before the end of class.
Registration to class upon approval of instructor.
Summer Theatre Camps
Every summer, we offer week-long camps for ages 8-15. These day camps provide an immersive experience for students of all levels to deepen and expand skills taught throughout the year. They are also an excellent introduction to the fun and creativity of theatre arts education. Each camp results in a showcase for friends and family to highlight their experience during the immersive week.
These popular camps that engage youth in fun, creative ways outdoors at Worthington Park (Quilcene) generally sell out, so early registration is recommended.
Note: Class Performance will take place 15 minutes before pickup on Thursday, the final class day!
Registration Now Open for Summer 2026!
Meet Our Instructors
Brendan Chambers holds a BFA in Acting from Carnegie Melon University and graduated with a Master’s degree in Educational Theater from New York University. He has worked with KCPT for over five years as a key artistic staff member. He has appeared in nearly a dozen productions, directed several mainstage shows, and led a variety of educational programs. In 2019 Brendan was promoted to Key City Public Theatre's Artistic Associate.
Gabs Nathanson (they/she) was previously invited to perform the lead role in Key City Public Theater’s Redd in April of 2023 before being offered a teaching assistant position as a part of an apprenticeship with the theater. They started leading and teaching students in high school as assistant director and dance captain for their choir. From there she continued teaching and assisting directors within the UCSD Theatre and Dance Department for 3 years, including workshops reaching out to different high schools and teaching choreography. Gabs has also created a workshop designed to teach participants of all ages how to be mindful of their bodies during movement leading to a somatic approach towards all types of movement taught at Diversionary Theater. For the past year they have been a teaching artist with PLNU’s Center for Justice and Reconciliation: kNOw MORE Human Trafficking Prevention and awareness program using theater, improv, and group activities for children ages 11-17 all over San Diego County.
Locations & Covid Safety
Our Chimacum Sessions are held at the Chimacum Grange conveniently located across from the School.
Chimacum Grange
9572 Rhody Dr. Chimacum, WA 98325
We work with the school district to provide a safe and approved meeting point at the school where we then walk students across the street to The Grange. Details on this will be forthcoming.
Our Port Townsend Sessions are held at the Brigid's Loft (formerly Jefferson Community School) conveniently located downtown, 1.5 blocks from the Theater.
Brigid's Loft
280 Quincy St. Port Townsend, WA 98368
KCPT follows all current local and state guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety protocols and will provide updates and changes as necessary throughout our 6-week sessions.
Call our box office Thursday/Friday from 1 pm - 5 pm, (360) 385-5278
or email Brendan Chambers at brendan@keycitypublictheatre.org.
2025-2026 Education Sponsor
Funded in Part by:
Our theater education programs are also funded in part by a grant from Jefferson Community Foundation.
