Mailing Adress:
The Acting Out Playhouse
48 Highland Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
Studio Location:
WVCC
11 Hamilton Ave
Warwick, New York 10990
The Acting Out Playhouse is a NATIONAl Award Winning
Performing Arts School. We are dedicated to teaching the craft and inspiring young people while working on professional, life and social skills. Be a part of the family.
Two Week INTENSIVE OUTDOOR THEATRE Summer Camps
Your child will experience an exciting two weeks learning theatre skills
like they have never learned before with experienced theatre professionals and educators.
Our OUT DOOR stage will delight our young performers. The shade and breeze will keep them cool as they gasp with joy when Harry the Hawk pays his daily visit and they will be inspired by
the natural setting as they embark on a journey, on an Island, where Gods, peasants and royalty meet
They will make memories and friends that will last a lifetime and they will be proud of the level of skills they will learn that will lead them towards a love for the theatre or professional work.
Check out our camps and register today! Click here to register!
Camp 1: Once on This Island Jr*
Grades 6-8: July 11- July 24, 10 am- 5 pm
Location: Three Pines at The Warwick Valley Community Center
Camp 2: Once on This Island Jr. *
Grades 1-5: August 1 - August 14, 10 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Three Pines at The Warwick Valley Community Center
About Us
The Acting Out Playhouse began 16 summers ago when its founder, award-winning director and choreographer, Terry Odell, heard a call to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. She started a program called CPR, Children Performing for Relief, to raise money for the families victimized by the horrible disaster. They worked hard, produced and performed several concerts in Orange County, NY that raised over $2500 for students in New Orleans. During the project, it became clear that the positive affect on the children involved here was immeasurable. Life skills were built, empathy and teamwork taught, a sense of pride in accomplishment and purpose. At that moment, Terry saw the importance of dedicating her professional life to the opening of an official theater group for children that would be built on those very principals, and The Acting Out Playhouse was born.
The Playhouse is now an important learning and social community for over 150 Orange County children. We have produced over 30 full-scale productions, performing them on small Black Box stages as well as on some of the largest venues in the area, such as the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. Money has been raised for local and national charities and performed for schools, senior centers and local fairs.
The AOP Team
William T Odell
Terry Odell
Terry has over 40 years of experience in the Performing Arts as a director, choreographer, dance instructor, performer and vocalist. This expertise, combined with her Elementary and Special Needs teaching experience has culminated in the creation of the area’s finest children’s performing arts school and theater; one which often welcomes back children who have even already experienced nearby Broadway and Off-broadway successes.