Celebrate 25 Years of CharacterWorks!

Join us for our 25th Anniversary Season! CharacterWorks offers a variety of musical theater and performing arts classes during our 8-week fall, winter, and spring sessions. Our classes help students develop their talents, build confidence, grow in their theater skills, and form lasting friendships.

Classes meet once a week for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Tuition is $285 per class per session.

Musical Theater & Performing Arts Classes

Sing, dance, act, grow! Winter Class Registration Opens Tuesday, November 3rd

Class descriptions are posted below! Registration opens at the following times:
  • 1:00 PM – Classes for ages 12–18 and Academy classes
  • 1:30 PM – Classes for ages 6–11
Questions about classes? Contact our Registrar, Joy Osborne, at joy@cworkstheater.org.

New to CWorks? 

We recommend creating your account before registration opens! Our classes and camps fill quickly, and setting up an account takes a few minutes. To get started, simply click the person icon in the upper-right corner of the website.

Facility Update for Our 25th Anniversary Season

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary Season, we're excited to share several facility updates that allow CharacterWorks to maintain a strong presence across the Richmond area while continuing to grow. Although some class locations and schedules have changed, we're pleased to continue serving families in the Southside and West End, while also expanding into Glen Allen to provide even more opportunities for students.
 

Grace Bible Church

After more than a decade of partnering with KingsWay Community Church, the congregation has relocated, and our longtime Sovereign Grace Drive location is now home to Grace Bible Church. We're thankful to continue offering classes at this familiar location! Together, we've made a few schedule adjustments that best serve both organizations while continuing to provide high-quality classes for our families.

*Grace Bible Church (Mondays, *Same location, New name. Formerly KingsWay) 
14111 Sovereign Grace Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23114

Gayton Baptist Church

We're also excited to continue our valued partnership with Gayton Baptist Church, where we're expanding to two evenings of classes each week.

Gayton Baptist Church (Tuesday and Thursdays) 
13501 N. Gayton Road
Henrico, VA 23233

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

In addition, we're thrilled to launch classes at the beautiful Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, utilizing their professional dance studios for our Dance Academy and dance classes.

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen  (Thursdays)
Dance Studios 
2880 Mountain Rd. 
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Register Below

To see class descriptions, and to register, click on the title of the class below and it will take you to the registration page. Click the "Register Now" icon and follow directions to register for the class. Registration will open on November 3rd at the following times: 
  • 1:00 PM – Classes for ages 12–18 and Academy classes
  • 1:30 PM – Classes for ages 6–11
The Academy registration link will be emailed to Academy students. Please email Joy Osborne (joy@cworkstheater.org) with any questions.

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
Acting: Scenes from "The Audition!" 12-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2027)		 Grace Bible Church Mon 6:45pm - 8:30pm Nov 30 Feb 01
Broadway in Motion: Musical Theater Showstoppers 8-11 West End
(Winter 2027)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 01 Feb 02
CWorks Show Choir: In Harmony 12-18 West End
(Winter 2027)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 01 Feb 02
DramaWorks: Scenes from Snoopy! 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2027)		 Grace Bible Church Mon 4:30pm - 6:15pm Nov 30 Feb 01
DramaWorks: Seuss on the Loose! 8-11 West End
(Winter 2027)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 01 Feb 02
Musical Theater Dance: Broadway Style 12-18 Richmond
(Winter 2027)		 Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Thu 7:00pm - 8:45pm Dec 03 Feb 04
Musical Theater Performance: Movie Magic 8-11 West End
(Winter 2027)		 Gayton Baptist Church Thu 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dec 03 Feb 04
Musical Theater: Acting through Song 12-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2027)		 Grace Bible Church Mon 6:45pm - 8:30pm Nov 30 Feb 01
Musical Theater: Disney's Beauty and the Beast 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2027)		 Grace Bible Church Mon 4:30pm - 6:15pm Nov 30 Feb 01
Page to Stage: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! 8-11 West End
(Winter 2027)		 Gayton Baptist Church Thu 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dec 03 Feb 04
Seriously Funny: The Art of Stage Comedy 12-18 West End
(Winter 2027)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 01 Feb 02
Sprockets: Sound of Music Kids (Monday) 6-7 Midlothian
(Winter 2027)		 Grace Bible Church Mon 4:30pm - 6:15pm Nov 30 Feb 01
Sprockets: Sound of Music Kids (Tuesday) 6-7 West End
(Winter 2027)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 01 Feb 02
Stage Combat and Stunt Choreography 12-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2027)		 Grace Bible Church Mon 6:45pm - 8:30pm Nov 30 Feb 01
Winter 2026-2027 Class Schedule 
Mondays (Grace Bible Church): November 30-Feb. 1 (NO class Dec. 21, 28 for winter break. Showcase is Feb. 1. Feb. 8 is a Showcase makeup day if we have to miss more than one class for inclement weather. This is a regular 8-week session)  
Tuesdays (Gayton Baptist) : December 1 - February 2 (NO classes, Dec. 22 or Dec. 29, Showcase is Feb 2. Feb. 9 is a Showcase makeup day)  
Thursdays (Gayton Baptist, Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen or CWorks Warehouse): December 3 - February 4 (NO classes, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. Showcase is Feb. 4. Feb. 11 is a Showcase makeup day)  
Spring 2027 Class Schedule:
Mondays (Grace Bible Church): March 8 - May 3 (NO classes March 29, Showcase is May 3) 
Tuesdays (Gayton Baptist): March 9 - May 4 (NO classes, March 30, Showcase is May 4) 
Thursday (Gayton Baptist, Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen or CWorks Warehouse): March 11 - May 6 (NO classes, April 1, Showcase is May 6)  

Academy Classes

2026-2027 Academy Classes are now closed and rosters are full. Auditions for the 2027-2028 season will take place in June, 2027. 
CharacterWorks Academy classes are year-long, application-only classes that offer more focused curriculum and training for those students ready for the next level. Each summer, students have a chance to apply online and gain acceptance before regular class registration opens. Students will meet for three sessions (fall, winter, spring) with an extended full performance at the CharacterWorks Academy Festival in the spring.

Scholarships

Financial assistance or partial scholarships are available for those in need. Email joy@cworkstheater.org with questions regarding the availability of a scholarship.

"I cannot express my gratitude for this experience enough. It has not only helped develop my knowledge of theater and my acting skills, but it has also helped me develop as a person."

CWorks Alumni

Refund Policies

For information about withdrawing from class or about class cancellations, see the document below.
2026-2027 Refund Policies

Health & Safety

CWorks students will be prompted to say they have read this Health Protocol and Assumption of Risk upon registering for a class or camp.
Health and Safety