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Through innovative and high-quality theatre experiences, Arts Play Theatre will inspire young people and families to be creative and empathetic.
Welcome! Arts Play Theatre is South Jersey’s new theatre organization for young people and families. We love theatre, and we believe in the theatre’s power to develop imagination and creativity. Through interactive performing arts programming, we encourage these skills and more.
featured offerings
This is only a sample of what's going on! For the full list, please visit our Programming page.
Ages 18 mos. - 4 years and Caregivers
Pretend With Me: Fall Festival
November 14, 2026
DanceSport Studio
We will celebrate fall with theatre-based activities involving pretend and imaginative play. Saturday, November 14 from 2:30 – 3:15. Pay-What-You-Decide!
Ages 18 mos. - 4 years and Caregivers
Pretend With Me: Winter Wonderland
December 12, 2026
DanceSport Studio
We will imagine a winter wonderland through pretend and creative play. Saturday, December from 2:30 – 3:15. Pay-What-You-Decide!
Age 4 - Kindergarten
Drama Team: Drama Explorers
October 3, 2026
DanceSport Studio
Drama Classes for ages 4 through kindergarten. Students will have fun with dramatic play and learn theatre basics. Class concludes with a performance in our Drama Team Showcase! Class meets weekly on Saturdays from 12:15 – 12:55 pm, ending on January 23.
Grade 1-5
Drama Team: Performance Players
October 3, 2026
DanceSport Studio
Students in grade 1-5 will strengthen their music and theatre skills, then perform featured roles in the play “Ninjarella” in our Drama Team Showcase! Class meets weekly on Saturdays from 1 – 2:15 pm, ending on January 23.
Grade K-5
The Arts Play Actors Perform a Show
We travel to you!
An interactive, 45-minute, professional performance! When the actors’ script is unreadable due to “fishie cracker” crumbs, they decide to make up a play on the spot. During their comedic journey filled with caves of candy, speedy sloths, and more, they also guide the students in the audience to create outlines for their own plays. Bring us to your school or community organization!
Grade PK & K
Imaginactors!
Your classroom
Bring Arts Play Theatre to your preschool classroom to encourage creativity and character through dramatic play. In this 30 minute session, professional teaching artists guide students in drama activities involving music, movement and imagination. This program is customized to connect to your curriculum and SEL topics. Turn your classroom into an interactive, theatrical adventure!
Your support helps us create affordable theatre arts programming.
Our Partners
We are so grateful for the support from our partners. Please see our Sponsorship Information to learn how you can get involved in supporting our mission!
You can‘t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.
Maya Angelou