Welcome to TCT’s Academy
The kids AND adults at the Academy are truly like a big family. I’m so grateful for this environment where my kids can be themselves and be surrounded by friends, fun and love. I have also made some amazing new friends through TCT. It truly is like a second home.
Behind the scenes you don’t see bickering or pettiness, just a lot of love and support among the kids and the parents.
It’s just a great place to build kids’ confidence, and a safe place to test their talents.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Grades 6 – 8
FALL CLASSES IN PROGRESS: Wednesdays
September 9 – October 21
4:30-6:00 pm
WINTER CLASSES ENROLLING NOW:
“Adventures at Crunchem Hall”
Wednesdays
January 6 – February 17, 2027
4:30-6:00 pm
CIVIC STARS
Grades 1 – 5
FALL CLASSES IN PROGRESS:
Tuesdays
September 8 – October 20, 2026
4:30-6:00 pm
WINTER CLASSES ENROLLING NOW:
“Jenny and the Peach”
Tuesdays
January 5 – February 16, 2027
4:30-6:00 pm
BROADWAY SPROUTS
Ages 4 – 6
FALL CLASSES IN PROGRESS:
Mondays
September 7 – October 19, 2026
4:30-6:00 pm
WINTER CLASSES ENROLLING NOW:
“Charlie and the Candy Factory”
Mondays
January 4 – February 22, 2027
4:30-6:00 pm
(No classes will be held on Feb 15)
Adult Classes
Now offering classes for adults, held at Helen Hocker Theater
HHT Adult Acting Class – Dreaming of the stage? Working to land the perfect role? We’ll cover audition prep, scene study, monologue work, character exploration, and more – all in a supportive and productive environment. No experience required.
Contact instructor Joanna Lassley with any questions: Joanna@topekacivictheatre.com
HHT Adult Sewing Class – Want to learn how to sew but not sure where to start? This class covers the basics of both machine and hand sewing. We’ll complete a project from start to finish, and you get to take it home! No experience required. All materials and equipment provided.
Contact instructor Andrew Ralston with any questions: Andrew@topekacivictheatre.com
HHT ADULT ACTING CLASS
Ages 18+
Entire session $100
Held at Helen Hocker Theater
Tuesdays – 6:00 – 7:00 pm, September 8 – October 13*
Thursdays – 6:00 – 7:00 pm, September 10 – October 15*
*Classes currently full. Please register to be added to waiting list.
HHT ADULT SEWING CLASS
Ages 18+
Entire session $125
Held at Helen Hocker Theater
Mondays – 6:00 – 7:30 pm, September 21 – October 19*
Tuesdays – 6:00 – 7:30 pm, September 15 – October 13*
Sundays – 1:00 – 2:30 pm, September 20 – October 18*
*Classes currently full. Please register to be added to waiting list.
Additional Information
Children with special needs are welcome at Topeka Civic Theatre and Helen Hocker Theater camps and classes. Our camps and classes are available to children who are fully toilet trained, able to individually participate within our counselor-to-child ratio groups, and interact socially and comfortably with peers of their own age and physical size.
We are unable to provide one-on-one counselor care, a counselor with specialty training, or counselor-assisted medical attention. After a session starts if it is determined that a child’s needs exceed our ability to provide as detailed above, a refund will not be given.
CREATE YOUR FAMILY PROFILE & ENROLL
Before you enroll, set up your family profile
1. Create a new account
2. Add your information (parent or purchaser) FIRST
3. Once you have added yourself, add another parent and/or child(ren) to your profile
4. Begin enrollment
Additional features and instructions:
- With our new enrollment platform, you can use the options on the left to filter by age, by session and by location (TCT or Helen Hocker Theater).
- We recommend filtering by age range first to ensure you enroll the student in the appropriate class/camp group.
- Select “register” for the camp/class and choose the student listed in your family profile under “select attendees”.
- On the top right, select the “reserve class” button.
- From here you can add another student to the same class/camp session by selecting “add more” or “continue shopping” to enroll in a different class/camp session.
- When you have completed adding sessions/students to enroll, go to your cart or select “checkout”.
- You may consider adding a donation to the education programs with your enrollment. Select the donation option that is best for you and click “continue”.
- Be sure to check the boxes located in the “legal” section and add emergency contact information under “class registration” on the review page at check-out.
- Continue to payment. Add payment information. Once you select “submit” at the top right, your students will be enrolled. Look for a confirmation email.
- Scholarships are available. Scroll down for more details or contact the Box Office.
- At the end of each class/camp session, Share Times will be open for friends and family. Tickets for the performance will be $3 each and can be purchased through the enrollment link or the Box Office. Students will be required to perform in Share Performances.
PLEASE CONTACT CASSIE HERMES, TCT EDUCATION DIRECTOR, FOR MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES
