CWorks Performing Arts Classes

Winter class registration will open on Wednesday, 11/1/23 at 5PM.

CharacterWorks offers a variety of musical theater inspired classes in 8-week sessions in fall, winter and spring. Classes are a great way for students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence and make life-long friends.

If you have questions about classes, email Class Director Joy Osborne at joy@cworkstheater.org.

Class Info & Schedule

Each class lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes per week, runs for 8-weeks for a fall, winter and spring session, and costs $245 per session. All children ages 6-18 (by the last day of class) may register for a class in their age group. In the final week of the class session, classes each perform a 10-minute showcase for family and friends, and other classes in their session. Students enrolled in classes for ages 8-18 are eligible to audition for the one of the session's main stage shows. 

Registration Dates & Times
  • Winter registration will open on Wednesday, 11/1/23 at 5PM.
  • NOTE: If you're a new CWorks family, we recommend creating a user account before registration begins, because classes and camps fill quickly and creating an account takes a few minutes.
Class Nights & Locations
Monday classes (5:00 - 6:45pm) - KingsWay Community Church, Midlothian
Tuesday classes (4:30 - 6:15pm and 6:45 - 8:30pm) - Gayton Baptist Church, Short Pump
Thursday classes (4:30 - 6:15pm and 6:45 - 8:30pm) - KingsWay Community Church, Midlothian

Fall Session: Week of August 28, 2023 - Week of October 23, 2023 (+ Monday, October 30)
  • Monday Classes: Aug 28 - Oct 30 (No class on Sept 4, Oct 16)
  • Tuesday Classes: Aug 29 - Oct 24 (No class on Oct 17)
  • Thursday Classes: Aug 31 - Oct 26 (No class on Oct 19)
Winter Session: Week of December 4, 2023 - Week of February 19, 2024
  • Monday Classes: Dec 4 - Feb 19 (No class on Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 29, Feb 12)
  • Tuesday Classes: Dec 5 - Feb 20 (No class on Dec 26, Jan 2, Jan 30, Feb 13)
  • Thursday Classes: Dec 7 - Feb 22 (No class on Dec 28, Jan 4, Feb 1, Feb 15)
Spring Session: Week of March 11, 2024 - Week of May 6, 2024 (+ Monday, May 13)
  • Monday Classes: Mar 11 - May 13 (No class on Apr 1, Apr 22)
  • Tuesday Classes: Mar 12 - May 7 (No class on Apr 2)
  • Thursday Classes: Mar 14 - May 9 (No class on Apr 4)

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
ACADEMY Advanced Acting: Comedy (Part 2) 13-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 07 Feb 22
ACADEMY Advanced Acting: Musical Theater (Part 2) 15-19 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 05 Feb 20
ACADEMY Jr: Acting (Part 2) 10-14 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 07 Feb 22
ACADEMY Jr: Musical Theater (Part 2) 10-14 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 05 Feb 20
ACADEMY: Film (Part 2) 14-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 07 Feb 22
Acting Nuts and Bolts 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 07 Feb 22
Acting the Part 11-13 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Acting Up: Scenes from Beauty and the Beast 8-11 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Actor’s Lab 14-18 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Actor’s Workshop 12-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 07 Feb 22
Broadway Dance 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 07 Feb 22
Broadway Tap Workshop 12-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 07 Feb 22
Dance Studio 12-18 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Drama and Storytelling 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dec 04 Feb 19
Drama: Scenes from Musical Theater 12-18 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Improv and Acting 12-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dec 04 Feb 19
Musical Theater: Frozen the Musical (Mon) 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dec 04 Feb 19
Musical Theater: Frozen the Musical (Tues) 8-10 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Musical Theater: Kids on Broadway 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 07 Feb 22
Musical Theater: Tap and Jazz 8-11 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dec 04 Feb 19
Sounds of Music: Singing 8-11 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Sprockets: Finding Nemo Jr. (Mon) 6-7 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Dec 04 Feb 19
Sprockets: Finding Nemo Jr. (Tues) 6-7 West End
(Winter 2024)
Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Dec 05 Feb 20
Vocal Performance Workshop 12-18 Midlothian
(Winter 2024)
KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Dec 07 Feb 22

Academy Classes

*Auditions for the Academy 2023-2024 season have concluded and are now closed. Auditions for the 2024-2025 season will open in June, 2024.* CharacterWorks Academy classes are year-long, application/audition-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.

"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.

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.