Age group

Handicap accessible

Internet Access

At DRT, we encourage collaboration and dialogue over the arts and the experiences of different communities. Our theatre is a platform for diversity, inclusion and equity, with an emphasis on the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.  We foster an environment that celebrates multiple perspectives, acknowledges different forms of knowledge, and encourages everyone to express their true selves.

DRT is committed to creating a community of theatre makers and theatre goers that actively strives to bridge cultural barriers, increase awareness, and spark meaningful conversations.  Our productions feature stories and characters from many cultures, with works that reflect the rich human diversity in Durham, NC.  Through our programming, we strive to create a meaningful and lasting impact on our theatrical community.

Dance

Theater/Drama

Music

Inexpensive

In Creative Acting I, beginning and intermediate young actors create characters, select locations and determine basic plot elements, which Ms. Justice writes into a script for rehearsal and performances. While learning the elements of good acting in voice, movement and character development, actors are guaranteed to perform the characters they helped create.



CREATIVE ACTING 1 (9-15 Years)

Story Theatre  for imagination, language development, group cooperation, self-esteem, play invention and problem solving - and FUN! FUN! FUN! Students help create characters and plot, then learn and act out a play written especially for them! 



STORY-THEATRE (5-9 Years)

In Creative Acting II, experienced young actors who consistently employ the basics of good acting, use acting games, rehearsal and performance to add to skills in stage movement, voice, and building a character . Advanced students must commit to at least 15 a day of script study. Plays are written by Jennifer Justice and actors are cast into roles by their director. The spring session is entirely given to acting games. 

