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Studio Playground fosters individual growth & empowerment for children in our community by using the performing arts. laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Our classes explore the benefits of laughter through movement, performance, and playful improvisation. Studio Playground teaches acting classes for all ages based in clowning and physical theatre. We invite students to come as they are, play ferociously, and celebrate themselves! info@studioplayground.org
www.studioplayground.org

Adult Classes: studioplayground.org/clownclass
Youth Classes: studioplayground.org/storytelling
Virtual Classes: studioplayground.org/virtualstorytelling
Intensive for Middle and High School: studioplayground.org/intensive
Summer Camp in Lincoln Woods: studioplayground.org/summercamp

01/28/2026

Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) is back! We are thrilled to share that we received a grant from the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism. This funding allows us to bring back an incredibly popular program for Community Libraries of Providence. PALS is a FREE after school program for children ages 7–11 who attend weekly classes as they adapt a book into a theatrical performance. Classes occur on Wednesdays at Smith Hill Library in Providence. Join us for the performance on Tuesday, May 12 at 4:30 PM!

Please note that space is limited and registration is required. Register at studioplayground.org/pal or in person at Smith Hill Library.

Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS)
Location: Smith Hill Library
Address: 31 Candace Street, Providence
Dates: March 11 - May 12, 2026
Time: Wednesdays, 4:45-6:15pm
Performance: Tuesday May 12 at 4:30pm

Register and Tickets: studioplayground.org/pal

01/24/2026

Play Creation is 1 week away! Storytelling & Play is SOLD OUT. There are still a few open spots for Comedy Hour. Come join us on Saturdays in Providence!

Register: studioplayground.org 🎈

01/15/2026

Not an experienced dancer? No worries! This class focuses on guiding participants to create movement phrases which enhance expression and narrative storytelling. Transform pedestrian movement into dance through observation, playful improvisation, and movement!

Movement Weekend Workshop
Instructed by Alexander Crespo-Rosario
January 24-25, 2026
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00pm-6:00pm
AS 220 in Providence
Register: studioplayground.org/pvd

This class is for adults ages 18 and over.

01/06/2026

Laughing Club is Back! Take a workshop with a highly celebrated teachers of clown & commedia. And support our scholarship fund at the same time! Christopher Bayes is an internationally renowned teacher and Head of Physical Acting for the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. Read below for details about Laughing Club and our upcoming physical theater classes in Boston & Providence.

Register: studioplayground.org/laughing-club

Laughing Club with Chris Bayes
Date: February 20, 2026
Time: Friday, 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Virtual on Zoom

Movement Weekend Workshop
Date: January 24-25, 2026
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-6:00pm
Location: AS 220 in Providence

Monologues & Physical Acting
Date: March 7 & 8, 2026
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-6:00pm
Location: Boston Center for the Arts

Laughing Club is a wellness practice created by Christopher Bayes. The workshop is for actors, performers, and anyone with a desire to explore the health benefits of laughter. Christopher Bayes is Professor in the Practice of Acting and Head of Physical Acting at David Geffen School of Drama.

“Christopher Bayes is a master, an extraordinary visionary who has done more to liberate young American actors over the last two generations than I can possibly express. His classes in Clowning are philosophical manifestos; the power of his laughter inextricable from the depth of his spirit.” (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, The Public Theater)

01/02/2026

Summer registration is OPEN! In 2026, we continue our annual outdoor theater camp in Lincoln Woods State Park and introduce 2 new programs!

There are limited spaces available for each program. Students may join a waitlist after registration is full. Each week is offered separately. Students can register for multiple weeks.

July 6, 7 & 10
Teen Acting Intensive
Ages 13-17

July 13-17
Providence Theater Camp
Ages 5-10

August 3-21
Camp in Lincoln Woods State Park
Ages 5-11

Register: studioplayground.org/summercamp

12/27/2025

Guess what?! Summer registration opens January 2nd at 9am! Each week is offered individually. Students may register for multiple weeks. Space is limited. We encourage early registration. Get ready to laugh, sing, and make a beautiful ruckus!

July 6, 7 & 10
Teen Acting Intensive
Ages 13-17

July 13-17
Studio Theater Camp
Ages 5-10

August 3-21
Camp in Lincoln Woods State Park
Ages 5-11

Video Announcement: https://youtu.be/CNM3uxmHu3g

Register: studioplayground.org/summercamp

12/18/2025

Studio Playground needs your help! As a nonprofit organization, we rely on support from generous individuals like YOU! If you are in a position to donate, please consider Studio Playground for your end of year giving. Wishing your family a holiday full of connection and a new year full of peace.

12/10/2025

egistration opens January 2nd for our annual Theater Camp in Lincoln Woods State Park! Spaces are limited. We encourage early registration. Take a look at some past performances!

Week 1: August 3-7
Week 2: August 10-14
Week 3: August 17-21

Register: studioplayground.org/summercamp

Each week is offered individually. Students may register for multiple weeks.

laugh. sing. make. beautiful ruckus.

12/07/2025

Our winter session is filling up fast! Classes begin January 26. Join us on Saturdays for Play Creation, Comedy Hour, Dance Party, and Storytelling & Play.

Sign up: studioplayground.org/providence

12/03/2025

Such a pleasure to work with the theater majors at JMW School for the Arts! We are always blown away by the passion, dedication, and playful spontaneity of the actors in this program. Watching them grow as an ensemble and as individuals has been a privilege. Studio Playground works with schools and organizations across Rhode Island. For inquiries, contact our team: info@studioplayground.org. To read about upcoming classes, visit: studioplayground.org/providence

12/01/2025

We had a fabulous day at Moses Brown School! Studio Playground works with schools, camps, and organizations across Rhode Island. For inquiries, email our team at info@studioplayground.org.

11/22/2025

Our summer announcements continue with our Teen Acting Initiative in July! This 3-day program for ages 13-17 introduces students to foundational concepts for scene study, audition techniques, and physical acting. Students explore movement and improvisation in a supportive environment and learn skills for working with a scene partner. The program also includes an introduction to acting for film and television.

Through a combination of group work and individual instruction, teachers work generously with each student. Actors are assigned material and may spend time preparing outside of class. This program is instructed by Artistic Director of Studio Playground, Matthew Bretschneider. Students of all abilities and levels of experience are encouraged to join.

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2 Manchester Print Works Road
Lincoln, RI
10023

Website

http://www.studioplayground.org/

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