Civic Education | Winter 2026 2025-12-04T21:26:39+00:00

February 16 through March 26
6 week session

This winter at Civic Education we are all about making BIG choices and building our skills in six jam-packed weeks. Whether your student is new to theatre or an experienced performer, our veteran teachers are ready to create a fun, inclusive, and challenging experience for each participant. Each class will conclude with a family and friends showcase on the final day.

Questions about classes? Please reach out to Education@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

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6 Week Classes
Audition Ready Workshops

Primary - Grade K-2 - Imagination Exploration

Primary
Grade K-2		 Wednesdays
3:45 – 5:00 PM		 Teaching Artist:
Clara		 Registration fee:
$225

Every journey in the theatre begins with imagination! In this class our youngest performers are invited to come and explore their own imaginative world through dance, music, storytelling, and creative dramatics.

Intermediate -Grade 3-5 - Triple Threat Bootcamp

Intermediate
Grade 3-5		 Tuesdays
4:00 – 5:30 PM		 Teaching Artist:
Karlin & Delaney		 Registration fee:
$225

This class will explore the world of musical theater, as you learn how acting, singing, and dancing all combine to tell a spectacular story. You will learn music and choreography from classic Broadway musicals, along with theatre games and activities to build individual confidence and ensemble skills.

Middle School - Acting Up With Improv

Middle School
Grade 6-8		 Mondays
4:00 – 5:30 PM		 Teaching Artist:
Ryan		 Registration fee:
$225

Improv is an essential tool for stage actors, helping to build active listening skills, the ability to stay present in the moment, and to make strong, interesting choices. Level up your audition game, improve your stage skills, or just come to have a good time. Look out for special guest teachers!

High School - Let’s Make a Scene: From Page to Stage

High School
Grade 9-12		 Thursdays
4:00 – 5:30 PM		 Teaching Artist:
Jean		 Registration fee:
$225

Students in this class will focus on taking a classic scene from the first read to a realized performance, using elements of speech, movement, and imaginative acting choices. Each student will also receive a ticket to Civic’s Mainstage production of The Glass Menagerie.

Sing This, Not That - Prepping your Best Musical Audition

College & Adult
18+		 Saturday, January 24
10:30AM – 12:00PM		 Teaching Artist:
Ann		 Registration fee:
$25

One day intensive workshops focus on specific skills that will help you prepare for upcoming auditions and build general stage confidence. You can sign up for one or make it a two session intensive.

To audition well, half the battle is choosing and preparing a song that will show a panel who you are, and how you will make a great addition to the cast.  Come get great tips on how to choose a song that will show you at your best AND show the panel what they need to see. Singers are encouraged to bring a 30-60 second song cut prepared to share for coaching and feedback. Please bring sheet music for a live accompanist or a backing track.

Confidence in the Dance Combo

College & Adult
18+		 Saturday, January 24
1:00 – 2:00PM		 Teaching Artist:
Bonni		 Registration fee:
$25

One day intensive workshops focus on specific skills that will help you prepare for upcoming auditions and build general stage confidence. You can sign up for one or make it a two session intensive.

Everyone wants to put their best foot forward at the dance call, whether you are a seasoned dancer or an absolute beginner. Join this class to experience a mock audition and build practical skills that will help you represent yourself confidently when you hear that 5-6-7-8! Please come dressed to move comfortably and safely.

Civic Class Cancellation Policy:

  • Two weeks or more before the first day of class: fully refundable
  • Less than two weeks before the first day of class: credit on account for future class
  • Week of the first day of class: no credits or refunds available

Please contact Spokane Civic Theatre Business Operations Manager, Kelli, at Kelli@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

SALES TAX NOTE

Starting with Winter 2026 Civic Education programming, Spokane Civic Theatre is required to charge sales tax on classes, camps and workshops registration fees, following a new Washington State law (ESSB 5814) that took effect on October 1, 2026.

ESSB 5814 changes the state’s tax code to include youth arts education like music, theatre and dance, in the definition of “live presentations.” As a result, youth arts organizations across Washington state are now required to collect retail sales tax on class tuition. For Civic Education families, this means sales tax will be applied to registration fees.

As a nonprofit arts organization, we recognize that this new law places an additional financial burden on families seeking arts education opportunities for their children, making access to music education more challenging for some. Spokane Civic Theatre remains deeply committed to providing accessible educational programs. Financial assistance is available for all scholastic programming.

We will continue to work alongside arts advocacy organizations across Washington to ensure our legislators understand how such budget decisions impact access to the arts.