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Studio Playground 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! [email protected]
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

We delayed the start of our Saturday classes due to the storm. So there is still time to sign up! Visit studioplayground...
09/28/2026

We delayed the start of our Saturday classes due to the storm. So there is still time to sign up! Visit studioplayground.org/providence to register. This fall our classes include Storytelling & Play for ages 4–5, Comedy Hour for age 6–7, and Play Creation for ages 8–10. Get ready to laugh, sing, and to make a beautiful ruckus!

There are a few open spots for our FREE after-school program that begins this Friday. The Performing Arts in Libraries (...
09/21/2026

There are a few open spots for our FREE after-school program that begins this Friday. The Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) is produced in partnership with Community Libraries of Providence. Students work with our teachers to adapt a book into a play which they perform in the library for friends and family. Register for the fall session of PALS at Wanskuck Library. And stay tuned for info about the winter session beginning in February!

Register: studioplayground.org/pals-2026

laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Come as you are, shake off your social mask, and explore the benefits of laughter through movement & playful improvisati...
09/18/2026

Come as you are, shake off your social mask, and explore the benefits of laughter through movement & playful improvisation. Our Monologues & Physical Acting workshop is offered twice each year. The workshop is for performers in all stages of training and includes elements of Viewpoints and Theatrical Clown. Over 2 days, participants are guided through exercises designed to promote range and flexibility, integrating audition techniques with physical acting. Instructed by Artistic Director, Matthew Bretschneider.

Weekend Workshop for Adults
Dates: October 24-25
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-6:00pm
Location: Boston Center for the Arts (BCA)

Fall classes are starting soon, and there's still time to sign up!We're offering:Storytelling & Play (ages 4-5)Comedy Ho...
09/18/2026

Fall classes are starting soon, and there's still time to sign up!

We're offering:
Storytelling & Play (ages 4-5)
Comedy Hour (ages 6-7)
Play Creation (ages 8-10)

Classes begin on September 26th, and run every Saturday in Providence. Check out our website for more registration information.

https://www.studioplayground.org/providence

Catch us tomorrow, Friday 8/14, in Lincoln Woods State Park for a spectacular show! The campers have been rehearsing all...
08/13/2026

Catch us tomorrow, Friday 8/14, in Lincoln Woods State Park for a spectacular show! The campers have been rehearsing all week and are excited to share their creations!

We only have one week of camp left. For registration information, visit https://www.studioplayground.org/summercamp .

07/29/2026

There are a few spots left for our Theater Camp in Lincoln Woods State Park! This camp is a unique experience for kids ages 5-10. Campers create and perform original short plays surrounded by nature.

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

Each week is offered separately. Students can register for multiple weeks.

We love our libraries! CLPVD is an important organization in Providence. We are proud to partner with them to bring free...
07/24/2026

We love our libraries! CLPVD is an important organization in Providence. We are proud to partner with them to bring free performing arts programming to libraries across the city. Students adapt a children’s book into a play using physical acting and playful improvisation.

Catch our students onstage today at Smith Hill Library in an adaptation of Kobi Yamada’s NYT best-selling book: What Do You Do with an Idea?

The Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) Program is funded by a Project Grant awarded by the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism (ACT) and produced in partnership with BankNewport.

Community Libraries PVD BankNewport PVD Art Culture & Tourism

Guess what?! A spot just opened for Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) next week! This program is entirely free. Over t...
07/15/2026

Guess what?! A spot just opened for Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) next week! This program is entirely free. Over the week, students adapt a children’s book into a play and perform for friends & family. Catch our students onstage next week in an adaptation of Kobi Yamada’s NYT best-selling book!

What Do You Do with an Idea?
Friday July 24 at 4:00pm
Smith Hill Library in Providence

Reserve tickets on our website: studioplaground.org

Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) is funded by the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism (ACT) and is produced in partnership with BankNewport.

When actors let go of conflict and pursue pleasure onstage, it’s incredible to watch.Our classes for adults offer advanc...
07/14/2026

When actors let go of conflict and pursue pleasure onstage, it’s incredible to watch.

Our classes for adults offer advanced training in a supportive, challenging, and wildly fun environment.

Here are some moments from our workshop with the CSC apprentice company. Check out our weekend workshops at Boston Center for the Arts!

laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Clown & Physical Acting
Instructed by Matthew Bretschneider
Artistic Director, Studio Playground

07/10/2026

Actors in training! Thanks to the CSC Apprentices for a joyful and memorable workshop. Catch them onstage later this summer!

Clown & Physical Acting
Instructed by Matthew Bretschneider

Commonwealth Shakespeare Co
CSC Alumni Committee

laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

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