The Phoenix and Turtle Club is an ensemble of young artists dedicated to performing classical works of drama and literature. Held on Saturday mornings, these acting classes explore physical character work, vocal technique, and the creative interpretation of text. Each session culminates in a showcase open to family and friends.

Mask Making & Performance with Barbaric Yawp

$250 + $35 materials fee ($285 total tuition)

Ages 7-11 // Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm // March 7 - April 11, 2026 

In this six-week class, students ages 7–11 step into the playful world of theatrical masks, where characters are larger than life, movement is expressive, and stories come alive through one of the oldest forms of storytelling. Inspired by Quintessence Theatre’s production of The Hypochondriac, the class explores the comedic mask traditions of Commedia dell’Arte, discovering how its classic character archetypes evolved into the humor we still recognize today in cartoons and comedy. Students are guided to design, sculpt, paint, and embody their own masks by local, professional mask making team Barbaric Yawp Workshop, whose masks feature frequently in productions at Quintessence and around the world. The class culminates in a Living Gallery performance where the masked characters created by the students come to life.

*If you would like to take a class, but cost is a barrier for you, we do have scholarship opportunities available. Please contact Emily at emily@qtgrep.org for more information.*

Intro to Audio Drama

$275

Ages 12-17 // Saturdays 1-3pm // March 7 - April 11, 2026 

Explore the fundamentals of text work and performance,and discover the magic of broadcasting! In partnership with local station, GTown Radio, students will work with classic texts and learn to perform for the microphone. This class will culminate in a tour and recording session at GTown. Friends and family will even be able to hear their work on air!

*This class will be hybrid. Classes to take place on Zoom on 3/21 and 3/28. Tour/Recording Session at GTown (24 Maplewood Mall) will take place on Monday April 6th from 6-8pm.

*If you would like to take a class, but cost is a barrier for you, we do have scholarship opportunities available. Please contact Emily at emily@qtgrep.org for more information.*