The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Conservatory is a new initiative designed to nurture and develop the next generation of passionate performers. Offering a comprehensive curriculum led and taught by local industry professionals, the Conservatory provides dedicated students with the tools, techniques, and opportunities to refine their craft and pursue a path in theater. With a focus on both foundational skills and advanced performance techniques, students will work to develop their voices, movement, and stage presence.
The Conservatory is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where aspiring actors, singers, and dancers can hone their talents through hands-on experience in a variety of theatre disciplines. The Conservatory is the perfect place for serious teens and young adults looking to take the next step in their artistic journey and prepare for a successful career in the arts.
2026 Fall Classes
Audition Intensive
Preparing to audition for the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre? This four-week class is designed to help performers feel confident and ready when they walk into the audition room.
Meeting once a week for two hours, we’ll focus on the three major components of a musical theatre audition: music, acting and cold reads, and dance. The first week will focus on selecting and preparing your audition song, the second on making strong acting choices and tackling cold reads, and the third on learning choreography and feeling comfortable in a dance call. The final week will bring everything together with a full mock audition, giving you the chance to put your skills to work in a realistic audition setting and receive helpful feedback.
Whether this is your first Civic Theatre audition or you’ve auditioned with us before, this class is all about preparation and helping you put your best foot forward when it counts. This class will be taught in part by Chelsea Anderson, Rolin Mains, and a choreography instructor provided by Fort Wayne Dance Collective.
Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM
October 5, 12, 19, and 26
Arts United Center Rehearsal Hall
Enrollment fee: $150
Ages: 16-Adults
Choreography Intensive
Join Fort Wayne Civic Theatre and Fort Wayne Dance Collective for a four-week dance intensive created for musical theatre performers. Each two-hour class will focus on a different style, giving you the chance to build your technique, expand your movement vocabulary, and gain confidence in the dance room.
Whether you dance all the time or are looking to become more comfortable with choreography, this intensive will help you develop the skills, style, and confidence to take your dancing to the stage and into the audition room. Instructors will be provided by Fort Wayne Dance Collective.
10/6 - Theatre Tap with Hannah Bond-Gentié
10/13 - Fosse Technique with Olivia Rang
10/20 - Contemporary Theatre Dance with Ashley Benninghoff
10/27 - Jazz Technique with Mandie Kolkman
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 PM
October 6, 13, 20, and 27
Arts United Center Rehearsal Hall
Enrollment fee: $150
Ages: 12-17