Stagepoint Studio
Acting Classes for Teens
Aged 11–16
Our acting classes for teens aged 11–16 support young people from Shildon and across County Durham to grow in confidence, creativity, and performance skill.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Developing Confident, Skilled Young Performers
Stagepoint’s 11–16 group is a supportive, energetic space where young people stretch their creativity, deepen their acting skills, and strengthen their confidence.
Through improvisation, script work, voice, movement, ensemble techniques, and character exploration, learners develop real performance skills while finding their unique artistic identity.
Sessions are structured, inclusive, and designed to help teens express themselves safely and authentically, whether they’re total beginners or experienced young actors.Young performers leave each term more capable, more confident, and more connected to their craft and community.
These sessions form part of our wider acting programme for families across County Durham, designed to support confidence and creativity at every stage.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE
What Young People Learn
At Stagepoint Studio, every session helps teens develop expressive confidence, creative bravery, and practical acting skills that support them both on stage and in everyday life.
Confidence & Presence – Owning the space, trusting their voice, developing emotional strength.
Creativity & Expression – Exploring characters, ideas, and storytelling with depth and imagination.
Communication & Voice – Speaking clearly, projecting safely, and communicating thoughts with power and purpose.
Movement & Stagecraft – Using the body expressively, building awareness, and understanding stage technique.
Teamwork & Ensemble Skills – Collaborating, problem-solving, and forming meaningful creative partnerships.
WHAT’S INCLUDED & FEES
Clear, Simple Pricing
£12 per 1.5-hour session
Paid weekly on the day or in advance, whichever works best for your family.
We never charge for sessions a young person misses.
However, if absences become frequent, we may offer the place to someone on the waiting list.
Your Fee Includes
- Professionally structured acting training every week
- Small group sizes for focused guidance
- All resources, materials, and scripts
- SEND-inclusive practice and individual support
- End-of-term in-room sharing or performance
- Ongoing support to develop skills and confidence
COURSE OVERVIEW
What You Can Expect Each Term
Our Sessions
A weekly blend of warm-ups, skill-building, character exploration, scene work, improv, and collaborative creative tasks, all supporting performance development and expressive confidence.
Our Approach
A balance of encouragement, challenge, and creative independence. We help young people grow technically and emotionally through safe, structured exploration.
Our Outcomes
Stronger confidence, clearer communication, deeper creativity, improved collaboration, and a growing sense of personal identity as a performer.
