by Child's Play NY
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A Brooklyn youth theater program where small casts of up to 12 kids rehearse and stage fully produced shows, from musicals to Shakespeare. Teaching artists hold MFAs and Off-Broadway credits, and groups are organized in narrow grade bands.
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Seasonal production classes
Tuition varies by class
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Ages 4–17.
Tuition varies by class
Seasonal production classes
121 Pierrepont Street, 11201, in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
Yes. Child's Play NY is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Child's Play NY: childsplayny.com, or call (347) 759-6313.
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