Middle School Ensemble

Our middle school ensemble works on complex material and relishes a challenge. From Greek Myths to Shakespearean Histories to classics of American Theater, we love a great play. Students inspire each other and do work that is brave, specific and nuanced.

Logo for Hamlet by William Shakespeare, which will be performed by Child's Play NY students in middle school acting class. A stone hallway with white text atop it.

Hamlet

$900 For the Semester

Sundays Starting January 26, 2025 OR
Tuesdays Starting January 28, 2025

“Doubt thou the stars are fire;
Doubt that the sun doth move;
Doubt truth to be a liar;
But never doubt I love.”

Hamlet can not rest until he avenges his father’s death. But before he does, his girlfriend will go mad, the king’s ghost will haunt the castle, actors will perform a play and there will be battles of wits and swords too. Come join the action of this sanguine, heart-wrenching and epic play.

Class meets once a week, and culminates in a final performance on the last day of the semester.

Enroll in one of two sections:
Sunday classes meet 4:45p-6:15p, from January 26 – May 18 (15 weeks, $900). On Sunday, May 18, students will be called at 4p for a final dress, and the performance will begin at 5:30p.

Tuesday classes meet 5:10p-6:40p, from January 28 – June 3 (18 weeks, $1,080). On Tuesday, June 3, students will be called at 4p for a final dress rehearsal, and the performance will begin at 5:30p. This session is full, follow the link below to join the waitlist or enroll for Sunday.

Payment plans available at checkout.
Limited need-based scholarships are available to BIPOC students and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the community. Contact us to learn more.

  • Ages: Grades 6 - 8
  • Dates: 01/26/2025 - 06/03/2025
  • Time: Tuesdays 5:10p-6:40p OR Sundays 4:45p-6:15p Tuesday, Sunday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
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“This is the best theater group for kids in NYC. The team is knowledgeable and creative, and produce wonderful plays with children. They are also amazing at building community with the students—along with acting/theater skills. My daughter has been part of Child's Play classes for almost 8 years, now. The students are very close and kind/supportive to each other, rejoicing in each other's triumphs. Best extracurricular in my teenager's life so far.”
Joy Nolan