CastleCo Theatre Acting Academy

CastleCo Theatre Acting Academy offers acting classes with rotating theatre class topics. The program includes ongoing, year-round sessions led by Rachel Eubanks, with classes for grades K-2, grades 3-4, grades 3-6, and grades 7-12. Some offerings meet three times per month, and adult classes are also available.

Programs

• CastleCo Acting Academy (grades K-2 and Grades 3-4, beginning actors) — Grades K-2 and Grades 3-4 beginning actors · Tuesdays, 4:10-5:00pm; three classes/month; no class in Dec. and July · $90 per month · On-going, year-round sessions; 50 minutes each; rotating theatre class topics; cancel any time; rejoin any time there is an opening; led by Rachel Eubanks.
• CastleCo Acting Academy (grades 3-6) — Grades 3-6 · Tuesdays, 5:10-6:00pm or Thursdays, 5:10-6:00pm; three classes/month; no class in Dec. and July · $90 per month · On-going, year-round sessions; 50 minutes each; rotating theatre class topics; cancel any time; rejoin any time there is an opening; led by Rachel Eubanks.
• CastleCo Acting Academy (grades 7-12) — Grades 7-12 · Thursdays, 3:40-5:00pm; three classes/month; no class in Dec. and July · $110 per month · On-going, year-round sessions; 1 hour 20 minutes each; rotating theatre class topics; cancel any time; rejoin any time there is an opening; led by Rachel Eubanks.
• CastleCo Acting Academy (adults ages 19+) — Ages 19+ · Twice monthly, alternating Sat. and Sun.; 2 classes/month; no class in Dec. and July · $50 per month

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $50–$110 per month
• General schedule: Year-round classes; registration is open any time that spots exist; classes have three meetings per month, with no class in Dec. and July for some offerings.

About the provider

CastleCo Theatre has served Dakota County for two decades and was founded in 1993. It was formerly known as Children's Castle Theater through the summer of 2020. CastleCo Theatre says it increases theatre access by producing shows that connect every age and stage of life, and it serves residents of Farmington, Lakeville, Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Shakopee, and surrounding cities. Acting Academy courses are led by Stage Director Rachel Eubanks, and participants in grades 3-12 may also work with guest instructors throughout the year.

If a class is full, email [email protected] with the class name, participant's name, and age to be added to the waitlist. After reserving a spot, watch for an email from [email protected] with an official registration link. You will have a limited time to complete registration and payment after receiving the link. Cancel any time. Rejoin any time there is an opening. Payments auto renew every month. Cancelled spots may not be available later.

What families say

“They're a really small theater, but they make a big difference in kids' lives.” — Chase W (youth performer)

Last updated November 4, 2026.