Ponderosa Players

Ponderosa Players offers Acting Basics, Ready, Set... Improv!, and Intro to Acting. Acting Basics introduces acting through games, improvisation, and creative exercises, while Ready, Set... Improv! focuses on thinking on their feet, collaboration, and bold expression. Intro to Acting covers acting basics, including reading a script and making memorable character choices.

Programs

• Acting Basics — 7-10 · Mondays, 5-6pm · $200 · Fall session, September 7-October 26, 2026. Designed for young performers; introduces acting through games, improvisation, and creative exercises.
• Ready, Set... Improv! — 10-14 · Saturdays, 10-11am · $200 · Fall session, September 5-October 24, 2026. 8-week improv class focused on thinking on their feet, collaboration, and bold expression in a supportive environment.
• Intro to Acting — 10-14 · Mondays, 6-8pm · $400 · Fall session, September 7-October 26, 2026. Covers acting basics, including reading a script and making memorable character choices.
• Ready, Set... Improv! — 7-9 and 10-14 · Sundays, 10-11am and 11am-12:00pm · $200 · Winter session, January 3-February 21, 2026. 8-week improv class for both age groups.
• Intro to Acting — 10-14 · Saturdays, 10am-12pm · $400 · Winter session, January 9-February 27, 2027. Covers acting basics, including reading a script and making memorable character choices.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–14 years old
• Price range: $200–$400
• Current session: Acting Basics Fall Session (Sep 7–Oct 26, 2026); Ready, Set... Improv! Fall Session (Sep 5–Oct 24, 2026); Intro to Acting Fall Session (Sep 7–Oct 26, 2026); Intro to Acting Winter Session (Jan 9–Feb 27, 2027)

About the provider

Ponderosa Players says its mission is to provide a path to excellence in the arts by creating a professional and engaging environment that encourages growth and fosters the individuality of young creatives. Its leadership team is Kisky Holwerda, Artistic Director, and Dash Holwerda, Managing Director. The site states that it offers classes and performance opportunities including intensives, workshops, and MainStage productions.

• Private coaching — Offered for songs, scenes, or monologues. Email [email protected] for more information.

Ponderosa Players says it is committed to being an inclusive, vibrant space and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.

Last updated September 5, 2026.