ACT ONE Theatre School

ACT ONE Theatre School offers a K-1st Grade Program, a 2nd-8th Grade Program, and a High School Program. The site says programs for kindergarten through high school are offered for summer fun, and it also says 2026-2027 registration is open.

Programs

• High School Program — High school · The site says programs for kindergarten through high school are offered for summer fun, and lists a High School program.
• 2nd-8th Grade Program — 2nd-8th Grade · Listed as one of the theatre programs.
• K-1st Grade Program — K-1st Grade · Listed as one of the theatre programs.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Programs for kindergarten through high school are offered for summer fun. The site also says 2026-2027 registration is open.

About the provider

ACT ONE has been changing children's lives for over 30 years. Karen Cordaro founded ACT ONE Theatre School in 1986. The leadership team includes Mark Domencic, Executive & Artistic Director; Janet Van Cott Domencic, Executive & Managing Director; Karen Cordaro, Founder; Julianne Avolio, Coordinator - High School Program; J.R. Hall, Production Consultant & Alumni Liaison; Jared Pfennigwerth, Technical Director; and Christine Roman, Accounting Manager. The philosophy says that an atmosphere of acceptance and fun helps children and teens hone their skills and creativity, and that motivated by excellent literature, sensitive instructors, and high-quality performance expectations, students gain professionalism, critical ability, and lifelong self-confidence.

What families say

“Act One was a life-changing experience for me– it gave me the confidence and courage to walk through the rest of my life as no one else but myself.” — Mia D.

Last updated October 23, 2026.