Studio Programs

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Sensory Theatre birth-4

Drama + Acting 5-15

Teen Actor’s Co. 14-19

Creative Studio 18+

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-Erica Petty,

Owner + Creative Director

I’m Erica, a multi-disciplinary artist and mama based on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples.

I've been playing professionally in the theatre and performing arts world for 20+ years. My career began as an actor, writer, and theatre teacher; and I’m circling back to my teaching roots to open The Play Theatre Studio in Victoria, BC.

The studio’s programs showcase my passion for empowering youth and the Next Gen through play creation and collaborative building. From babies to teens to emerging artists, the Play Theatre Studio is my love letter to youth, families, and creatives in the community who want to immerse themselves in imagination, story, and the craft of acting and making live theatre.

Welcome to the studio. Let’s play!

GENERAL STUDIO SCHEDULE

Wednesdays (PM) - Youth Theatre Classes + Adult Workshops

Thursdays (AM) - Sensory Theatre for Babies + Toddlers

Thursdays (PM) - Creative Playspace for Preschoolers

Thursdays (PM) - Teen Company Program + Adult Workshops

Weekends: Sensory Theatre + Creative PlaySpace Pop Ups

Weekends: Teen Company Rehearsals + Adult Workshops

The Play Theatre Studio is a drama studio that specializes in PLAY! …with emphasis on creative process, self expression, consent, and sharing of power! Working out of a small downtown studio, professional artists lead participants towards the creation of new works. Even -or especially! - the littlest of littles in our community!

Write, design, fumble and fiddle through engaging collaborative processes that leave space for you or your child’s unique voice and expression. There’s a program for everyone at The Play Theatre Studio. We specialize in sensory theatre, physical theatre, collaborative writing, devising and play creation.

Small group sizes allow for everyone to be hands on, heard, and celebrated. Register for Summer or Fall 2025 today!

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