Acting Classes for Kids & Teens

Where imagination, character, and confidence come to life.

Acting lessons help young performers explore character, take creative risks, and connect with an audience while building confidence in who they are.

A safe place to imagine, explore, and become.

Acting gives young performers permission to imagine boldly, try new things, and step into stories bigger than themselves. At Sea Star Productions, students explore character, emotion, and connection in a supportive space where their ideas are heard and celebrated.

Each lesson helps students build focus, confidence, and stage presence while learning how to communicate with honesty and heart. As they grow in their craft, they also discover the courage to take creative risks, trust themselves, and bring a character to life.

Classes with Acting

Ages 10–15

Broadway Styles

Students explore the characters and stories behind Broadway songs, building acting choices, stage presence, movement, and vocal confidence as musical theatre artists.

Ages 6-8 + 8-12

Beginner Musical Theatre

A playful introduction to acting, singing, movement, and storytelling where young artists build imagination, listening skills, teamwork, confidence, and stage presence.

Ages 4-6

Musical Theatre Minis

Little stars explore drama games, storytelling, simple songs, and movement while building confidence, creativity, listening skills, and a love for musical theatre.

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Personalized acting support for growing confidence onstage.

Some young performers are ready for extra support with confidence, character work, audition preparation, or feeling more comfortable speaking onstage. Private acting lessons at Sea Star Productions offer one-on-one guidance that helps each student grow at their own pace.

Lessons can focus on scene work, monologues, character development, audition material, stage presence, emotional expression, and storytelling. Students strengthen their acting skills while learning how to trust their instincts, share their ideas, and bring honesty, courage, and heart to every performance.

Private Acting Lessons

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About Sea Star

At Sea Star children don’t just learn to act, they find a place to belong, make friends, build confidence, and discover the courage to express themselves. In a welcoming, no-judgement community, every young performer gets the chance to try something new, step into a story, and truly shine.

  • "I cannot say enough positive things about my daughter's one-on-one bespoke singing lessons. Since beginning these sessions, the growth in both her confidence and her technical ability has been truly impressive-it is a night-and-day difference. She now approaches singing with a level of self-belief and skill that simply wasn't evident before. The lessons strike a rare and wonderful balance: they gently but consistently push her beyond her comfort zone, while always remaining deeply supportive and encouraging. This nurturing, high-expectation environment has allowed her to work hard, take risks, and thrive, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact it has had on her as both a performer and a person."

    —Geri

  • "Our daughter has (unsurprisingly) LOVED the classes at Sea Star. After the first week, she was telling me how comfortable she is there, and how connected she feels. She's busy with a variety of extracurricular activities, and she enjoys them all... but this group and activity really makes her feel something special."

    —Sea Star Parent

  • "I love my private singing lesson, it is my absolute favourite class, I never want to miss it because it is so fun. You get to be energetic and learn how to use your voice. And it makes you feel more confident singing and auditioning. You can express what you are feeling creatively in a very safe and supportive environment. And have lots and lots of fun choreographing your song."

    —Sasha

  • "From the very first lesson, Cadee created such a warm, encouraging, and fun environment that my once-shy singer now bounces into every session with excitement. She immediately put my daughter at ease, discovered exactly what makes her voice unique, and built a plan that feels more like play than "work" This isn't just vocal training it's confidence-building, joy-spreading, dream-nurturing magic! Thank you Sea Star Productions!"

    —Amie

Meet the Team

  • Charlotte Denton

    Charlotte is the founder of Sea Star Productions. Born and raised on the Saanich Peninsula, Charlotte began performing at age three and grew up immersed in Vancouver Island’s performing arts community. After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, she worked professionally as an actor, singer, producer, casting director, and model across Canada, England, and Australia.

  • Cadee Emel

    Cadee has been part of Sea Star Productions since its very beginning. She is Charlotte’s first hired staff and TA and one of Sea Star’s most invaluable members, growing alongside this  loving vibrant community. With a deep love for Musical Theatre, she has performed in multiple productions including Newsies, Clue, The Outsiders, and Once Upon a Mattress, where she developed her passion for storytelling through song and character.

  • Katrina Nassichuk

    Katrina grew up on the Saanich Peninsula and began dancing at age 4. As a teenager she decided to pursue ballet more seriously and moved to a pre-professional ballet school in Victoria, training with some of western Canada's leading dance educators, earning awards with performances at festivals and competitions and high marks in her Cecchetti ballet examinations.

  • Lily MacGregor

    Lily is a choreographer for Sea Star Productions. She began working with the company in summer of 2024 as an assistant choreographer for our production of "Seussical Jr.", and has found such a joyful, uplifting community here at Sea Star. Lily grew up on the Peninsula, dancing at Allegro Performing Arts Centre for 13 years.

  • Gabrielle Eyford

    Gabby is super excited to be working with Sea Star Productions! Gabby grew up in Port Alberni and has been acting since age five. She has always been passionate about theatre and attended Vanarts Acting for Film and Television program in 2020. Gabby began teaching youth theatre in 2022 in Port Alberni and recently moved to Victoria and she is beyond excited to continue to share her love of theatre with the students of Sea Stars.

  • Gracie Vanthuyne

    Gracie grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and has been dancing and performing for as long as she can remember. Since the age of 3 she has been studying and performing in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical and Hip-Hop. She danced competitively all throughout her childhood. Gracie's passion for dance grew and she began expanding her skills into musical theatre.

  • Samantha Madill

    Samantha lives for theatre! She is very excited to be a part of Sea Star Production's team! Samantha has performed in many musicals including Matilda the Musical, Footloose, and Pinocchio the Panto. She has been dancing since age three and has trained in many styles including R.A.D Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and Tap.