Performers Theatre Workshop

Performers Theatre Workshop offers acting classes and drama lessons, dance classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and tap, and singing lessons, including private voice lessons. It also offers combination classes in acting, dancing, and singing, private lessons, performance opportunities, summer programs, school year classes, PTW Comedy Crew, instrumental private lessons in guitar and piano, song writing and recording, and theory and sight singing classes and private lessons.

Programs

• Acting Classes & Drama Lessons for Kids — Children of all ages and levels; ages 5-18 on the program page · Individualized instruction and group classes; available as private drama lessons too.
• Dance Classes — Students ages 3-18; program page also states ages 5-18 · Includes Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap.
• Singing Lessons and Private Voice Lessons — Children and students ages 3-18; program page also states ages 5-18 · Singing and private voice instruction.
• Combination Classes: Acting / Dancing / Singing — Students ages 3-18; program page also states ages 5-18 · Combination classes across acting, dance, and singing.
• Private Lessons — Students ages 3-18 · Private lessons are offered.
• Performing Opportunities — Students ages 3-18 · Performance opportunities are offered.
• Summer Programs — Students ages 3-18 · Summer programs are offered.
• School Year Classes — Students ages 3-18 · School year classes are offered; over 70 classes on Saturday and throughout the week.
• PTW Comedy Crew — Students ages 3-18 · Listed as a class category / program.
• Instrumental Private Lessons (Guitar/Piano) — Students ages 3-18 · Instrumental private lessons in guitar and piano.
• Song Writing / Recording — Students ages 3-18 · Song writing and recording are listed.
• Theory / Sight Singing Classes & Private Lessons — Students ages 3-18 · Theory and sight singing classes and private lessons.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Over 70 classes on Saturday and throughout the week; school-year programs are offered.

About the provider

Performers Theatre Workshop was founded in 1983 by Juilliard graduates Esther and Howard Kravitz. The program says it serves students from Essex, Morris, and Union Counties, plus throughout New Jersey and the tristate area. It describes itself as a warm, supportive, culturally rich community and a theatre home for performers.

Non-competitive, caring environment. Classes are matched to age, level, and experience. Small class sizes with one-on-one attention. Customized programs based on goals, interests, age, and skill-building. Flexible payment plans are mentioned.

What families say

“They’re always there to help you. They’re always so supportive. They’re trying to bring out the best in you and they’re always there, and always caring.” — Molly S., age 16, South Orange

“Past students have gone onto great things, which gives us a lot of confidence in the teachers and the philosophy. I don’t come here to say I hope my daughter’s famous; I think that the education she receives here will do her good in any field or in any path she chooses in life.” — Holly Palker, PTW Parent

“When my son first got here; he didn’t have the confidence to be onstage or to even speak publicly. And within I say, two or three years, he was unstoppable.” — Diane Lilli, Writer and PTW Parent

Last updated November 6, 2026.