The education branch of Hampton Arts Commission satisfies the organization's ongoing goals of bringing visual and performing arts to students of all ages.

With our various programs, we hope to enrich the lives of today's youth while giving "behind-the-scenes" opportunities in various aspects of art production at The American Theatre and The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center. 

Home-schooled students ages 7-17 are encouraged to join our theatrical Hampton Arts Education programs for the 2019-2020 school year. Registering is easy! Click the registration links below or stop by The American Theatre Box Office (M-F, 10am-2pm) to sign up your children for one or both programs (receive a $15 discount when registering for both programs in a single purchase)!

Fall 2019:

Join us for Elf The Musical Jr! Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This program will fuse traditionally separate disciplines of acting, voice and movement into a comprehensive musical for friends and family!

Program Dates:  September 9, 2019 – December 21, 2019

Program Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Program Cost: $200, Installment plans available

Performance Dates: December 20 6:00 p.m. & 21, 2019 1:00 p.m.

Minimum Attendance: 15 
Maximum Attendance: 30

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Spring 2020:

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

Program Dates: January 20, 2020 – May 23, 2020

Program Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Program Cost: $200, Installment plans available

Performance Dates: May 22, 6:00 p.m. & 23, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Minimum Attendance: 20 
Maximum Attendance: 35