Where Every Child Is a Star

Check out our fall programs

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Welcome to
Curtain Up Studios!

We are Northern New Jersey’s premier place for children’s musical theatre workshops, acting classes, summer camps, mainstage productions, and more!

We also partner with local schools to bring engaging, high-quality musical theatre programs directly into the classroom.

Learn more about the faces behind the curtain
Learn more about the faces behind the curtain

Fall 2026 Programming

  • A large group of children and adults dressed in colorful costumes on a stage, celebrating a theatrical performance or school play.

    Dance Class

    Broadway Dance

    Ages 9–14 · Fridays· Oct 16–Dec 18

    Learn how to tell stories through movement with Broadway dancer Jonah Nash.

    Learn more
  • Pink promotional poster for the musical 'Legally Blonde' featuring a small tan dog wearing a pink sweater and collar with a pink background and text about the production.

    Mainstage Production

    Legally Blonde Jr.

    Ages 10–17 · Sept 22–Dec 12 · Auditions begin Sept 22

    Our biggest production of the season. Full cast, full crew, full run, ending in a theater with a live audience.

    Learn More & Audition Info →
  • Poster for Disney's The Lion King workshop featuring silhouettes of lions, a yellow cartoon character, and text about the event dates and details.

    Workshop

    Lion King

    Ages 6–10 · Tuesdays · Sept 22–Nov 17

    Songs & scenes from The Lion King Jr., designed for our youngest performers to build confidence on stage.

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  • Promotional poster for 'Descendants: The Musical' featuring five young characters in colorful costumes, with event details and logos for Curtain Up Studios and Disney.

    Workshop

    Descendants

    Ages 8–15 · Thursdays· Sept 17–Nov 12

    Songs & scenes from Disney's Descendants, built for beginners and more experienced performers who want to continue to grow their skills.

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  • A poster for a theater acting class titled 'Curtain Up Studios'. The background shows red stage curtains and spotlights. The class is held Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM for children ages 9-15.

    Class

    Acting 101

    Ages 9–15 · All Levels · Sept 24–Nov 19

    The foundation class for any performer just getting started, or anyone sharpening the basics.

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  • Stage with red curtains and a sign for Curtain Up Studios advertising acting classes for ages 9-15 on Fridays from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM.

    Class

    Acting 102

    Ages 9–15 · Some Experience Required · Sept 25–Nov 20

    The next step after Acting 101, building on technique with more advanced scene work.

    Learn More

What Parents Are Saying

  • “Thank you so much for leading such an amazing workshop! My daughter cannot wait for Tuesdays and loves every minute! We truly are grateful she is having such an amazing experience.”

    — Kristin F.

  • "I cannot say enough good things about this performing arts school or Miss Paula and Miss Diana. They have truly brought out the best in my 10 year old, giving her the opportunity to explore the world of theater and the performing arts, while at the same time building her confidence on stage."

    — Marion S.

  • A wonderful program that provides a safe, nurturing environment to dive into theater- thank you!!

    — Lauren F.

  • My son loves this school, everything is organized so well and the plays are beautiful and professional!

    — Masha T.

  • I cannot say enough about what Curtain Up Studios has meant to my daughter. She has loved every minute of her time working with this wonderful company over the past year. She just finished the Addams family summer camp and had a blast. My family and I were so impressed by the production at the end of the week. She is looking forward to doing two shows this fall and many more to come.

    — Michelle G.

  • We have been back for camps, workshops and a production... Each time I am amazed at how much the kids learn in such a short time and how confidently they perform.

    — Deborah B.

Follow our journey.

Before the auditions, rehearsals, costumes and opening nights, there’s this crew. 🎭 We got our Curtain Up Studios team together this week to get ready for a very full Fall 2026 season, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ah
The best part of our fall programs aren't the performances. It's hearing kids ask, "When can I do this again?" ❤️ If you're looking for something after school that's creative, active, and genuinely memorable this fall, we'd love to have y
There’s nothing quite like being part of a full production. From the first audition to the final bow, performers build confidence, friendships and a show they’re proud to share. Ready to join the cast? Explore our upcoming Mainstage audi

Kids Shine On
World Musical Theater Festival

Check out our Trailer for Kids Shine On World Musical Theater Festival 2020! A montage of our favorite performances were featured alongside various educational theatre groups all over the world!