NCTC Conservatory
New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Lower Lobby, San Francisco, CA 94102
About
NCTC Conservatory offers Teen Acting Lab, Youth Musical Theatre, High School Acting Lab, Youth Acting Lab, Teen Musical Theatre, High School Performance Ensemble, Costume Crafts, Teen Acting Ensemble, Youth Acting Ensemble, and Stage Makeup for Teens. Classes run year-round, and listed sessions include weekly classes, hands-on workshops, and final performances or Open Studio Presentations depending on the class.
Programs
- Teen Acting Lab — Grades 6-8 · Runs Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2026. Weekly class. Families will be invited to an Open Studio Presentation on the final day of class.
- Youth Musical Theatre — Grades 3-5 · Runs Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2026. Weekly class. Families will be invited to an Open Studio Presentation on the final day of class.
- High School Acting Lab — Grades 9-12 · Runs Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2026. Weekly class.
- Youth Acting Lab — Grades 3-5 · Runs Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2026. Weekly class. Families will be invited to an Open Studio Presentation on the final day of class.
- Teen Musical Theatre — Grades 6-8 · Runs Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2026. Weekly class. Families will be invited to an Open Studio Presentation on the final day of class.
- High School Performance Ensemble — Grades 9-12 · Runs Jan 9 - May 2, 2027. Final performance on a professional stage with a two-weekend run.
- Costume Crafts — Grades 3-5 · Runs Jan 23 - Mar 6, 2027. Hands-on workshop.
- Teen Acting Ensemble — Grades 6-9 · Runs Jan 23 - Mar 20, 2027. Final performance on a professional stage for family and friends.
- Youth Acting Ensemble — Grades 3-5 · Runs Jan 23 - Mar 20, 2027. Final performance on a professional stage for family and friends.
- Stage Makeup for Teens — Grades 6-9 · Runs Jan 23 - Mar 6, 2027. Hands-on class. All makeup and supplies are included.
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- General schedule: Classes are offered all year round.
- Facility hours: Monday-Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday-Saturday: 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
About the provider
NCTC’s Conservatory has been a leader in theatre education in the Bay Area for over 40 years. NCTC’s mission is making audacious Queer theatre available to its entire community. At NCTC, students learn by doing.
At NCTC, we believe students learn by doing.
Last updated November 8, 2026.
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