Spring Theater Class 2026

Spring Theater 2026

April 13 – June 1, 2026

The Center for the Arts – Off Center Stage & The Center Studios

315 Richardson Street • Grass Valley, CA

Theater Class

Instructor: Dinah Smith

Time: 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Where: Mondays Off Center Stage, Thursdays Center Studios

Ages: 8 – 14

Cost: $285

This CONSENT FORM must be completed before April 5th, 2026 to avoid being moved to a waitlist. 

Theatre & Performance Class
Bring your curiosity and love of performing to the stage! In this playful, creative class, students will work together to create an original show to perform for friends and family on the final day. Through theatre games, Broadway songs, and movement, students will explore the principles of strong acting and character development. Along the way, each performer will create, develop, and sustain a believable character that becomes an essential part of the final story. Come play, build confidence, and shine like a star! ⭐🎭

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Dinah Smith – SAG, AFTRA, BA Theatre, MAT Education. As a Director, Choreographer, Actor, Teacher/Coach, Dinah has worked in the Entertainment.

Industry and as a Performing Arts Educator/performer since the 70’s. She has directed, choreographed, or performed locally for Sierra Stages, LeGacy, Paul Emery, Placer Community Theatre, Lake Wildwood, Synthetic Unlimited, and other independent Producers. She has performed locally with Legacy, Placer Community Theatre, CATS, and Quest Theatre Works. Most recently she appeared as Claree in Steele Magnolias. As a certificated teacher, Dinah’s extensive teaching career (all in the performing arts) includes private, & public schools. Dinah has been teaching for the Center since 2014.