THEATRE THREE offers the best educational acting experience we can. Our experienced teachers help participants explore their creativity, expand their skills, and experience live theatre in new ways all while having fun. We believe any student should have a chance to be on stage. We create a safe space for all students to try new things! Part of our mission is to give our students the most interesting, innovative, and exciting experience possible. Students will receive two tickets to attend any Mainstage or Children’s Theatre production during the 2026 – 2027 season. They will be given an opportunity to discuss the production with their instructors and classmates.
Workshops are limited to 20 students and meet once a week for a total of 10 classes.
SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED. REGISTER NOW!!!
You will receive a letter of confirmation in the mail.
Sorry, no refunds unless classes are cancelled.
Register online, by mail, at the Box Office, or charge by phone!
Questions? Call Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm (631) 928-9202
Ages 6 – 8
Wednesdays
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
$200
An introduction to the stage. Basic stagecraft and theatre games with an emphasis on developing acting skills through focus and self-control.
Classes meet on:
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18
Final Class: Original Showcase Performance based on class work
November 18th at 5:00 pm
Instructor: Julia Albino
Assistant: Haley Saunders
Faculty
JULIA ALBINO
(Instructor Creative Dramatics, Pre-Teen I & II)
Performer since age eight, with extensive credits in the Long Island theatre community. Credits include Belle/Seeker for Mercy (THEATRE THREE’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL), Snow White (world premiere of THEATRE THREE’s THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING EVER AFTER), world premiere one-acts in 2024 and 2025’s FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACT PLAYS, and Amy (AMERICAN TET). Directing work includes THE MOST MASSIVE WOMAN WINS. Substitute teacher grades 5 – 8. Behind-the-scenes include make up and wig design. BA SUNY Geneseo Theatre and Dance Department.
SUZIE DUNN
(Dean of Dramatic Academy, Instructor Teen)
Teaching career began at THEATRE THREE at age eighteen teaching all classes. BFA in Theatre; MA in El. Education. Seven years at Oakland Garden Elementary School, New York City; Arts Liaison between B.O.E and The N.Y.C. Blueprint for The Arts, working with teaching artists from across the world. Assisted in writing the Arts Standards for New York State. Co-founder of The Cue Theatre, a theatre that works with students throughout the capitol region. She is the author of a curriculum for Arts-in-Education “Cue the Classroom” launched in 2014. She appeared on Central Park’s Delacorte stage in The Public Theatre’s TWELFTH NIGHT (summer 2016 and 2018), AS YOU LIKE IT (summer 2017), and Disney’s HERCULES (summer 2019). She has also been seen on THEATRE THREE’s stage in SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB (Vernadette), FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACT PLAYS, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL for over 250 performances.
JEFFREY SANZEL
(Executive Artistic Director)
BFA in Acting & Directing from Conservatory at SUNY Purchase. With THEATRE THREE since 1989. Appointed Artistic Director July 1993. Director of over two hundred productions including the 2015 Musical Theatre Factory II’s productions of GODSPELL, JR. and BEETLEJUICE, JR.
HALEY SAUNDERS
(Teaching Assistant)
Proud second year THEATRE THREE Company Member. THEATRE THREE credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie, A Christmas Carol, and Godspell. Choreographer for Minnesauke Elementary School, Samoset Middle School, and Sachem High School North. Delighted to return for a second season of THEATRE THREE’s Dramatic Academy.