Gas Lamp Academy of Performing Arts

Instructor bios are here.  Financial assistance is available by application.  

Registration is now open for our Spring classes and

Break Workshops!

Beauty and the Beast Workshop, Grades 1-3

Please note: THIS CLASS IS FULL. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email us at glplayers@gmail.com

Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.

February Break Workshop

 A Winter Week of Musical Theater Classes and Fun!

The nature of this workshop will focus on training your children in the art of theatrical performance, building their confidence and expanding their knowledge of musical theater as a whole. They will be engaged in fun theater games, improvisation, and group singing numbers as well as studying techniques in acting, character building, voice and diction, dance, and vocal performance. We will invite friends and family to join us on the last day to observe the classes, and perhaps enjoy an informal presentation in the school cafeteria.

The 4-day workshop will run from Tuesday, Feb. 21st through Friday, Feb. 24th from 9:30am-2:30pm.

Open to students in grades K-6

Tuition: $225.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

April Break Workshop

Spend the Spring Break learning and performing the musical play, "Bullies Anonymous"

In the tradition of our past break workshop shows, we will utilize the pairing of goofy jokes and tunes that stick in your head, while examining just what bullying is and how to deal with it. Children will have the opportunity to explore characters that are bullies and victims, bystanders and problem solvers. We will explore empathy and conflict resolution through acting, singing and dancing. It's an easy and fun way to introduce the concept of bullying prevention to kids. This is a great show that will complement the current school curriculum and focus on anti-bullying.

The 5-day workshop will be held at Ridgewood Avenue School and will run Monday, April 23rd through Friday, April 27th from 9:30am-2:30pm with a performance on Friday at 2:30pm in the auditorium.

Open to students in grades K-6

Tuition: $250. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, email us.

Gas Lamp follows the rules, policies, and calendar of the Ridgewood Avenue School and the Glen Ridge Board of Education. If you are not sure whether classes or programs are canceled due to inclement weather, please call 973-429-8300.

To apply for intern positions for the school break workshops or our summer program, please download the descriptions of responsibilities and apply here.

Contact us for more information about our programs.

"I can not thank you and your colleagues enough for all of your hard work this week. My daughter, Lily, had a blast, and it was thrilling for me to watch her shine on stage.  We greatly appreciate that she had the chance to spend the week with you, and can't wait for the next opportunity." Brandee M.

"Thank you so very much for making Mollyjane’s first major theatrical experience so positive. From the first day it was clear that counselors and directors held high expectations for the cast. I was so impressed that you were able to nurture the students while at the same time hold them to a level of professionalism well beyond their years. This professionalism was so apparent in last week’s fantastic production. As a long time lover of the arts, I am thrilled that Mollyjane will have so many opportunities to grow as a performer under the guidance of you and your talented staff."   SJ Boyle

Thanks for everything you did for the kids this summer--and what a fantastic show! Truly a joy to watch. Thank you for making our girls' have such a great experience.  N. Hinton-Cooley