Karamu House Arts Academy

Welcome your young performer into the world of theatre through storytelling, play, and performance. Littles Drama is designed to introduce children ages 5–9 to the foundations of acting while fostering creativity, empathy, and collaboration. Through games, improvisation, and age-appropriate scene work, students gain confidence on and off the stage.

This year’s program proudly aligns with Karamu House’s year-round theme:

ROOTED. RESILIENT. RISING in honor of celebrating Karamu's 110th anniversary.

Class Day: Saturdays

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Program Dates: March 2 – April 25, 2026

Performance Dates:  April 24th and 25th of 2026

Location: Karamu House, 2355 East 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44106 | Upper Drama Studio

Required Materials: Comfortable movement clothing and sneakers

Annual Registration Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)

Full Tuition & Sliding-Scale Financial Assistance Available

To request financial aid for the LITTLES Dance and/or LITTLES Acting class, use promo code RISE26 at checkout to pay only the $25 registration fee at the time of enrollment.  Do not select a payment plan.  You will be contacted by Karamu's finance office with next steps.

A member of our finance team will contact you to collect documents such as paystubs or tax returns to assess your family's financial aid eligibility. We will then provide a tuition award and create a personalized payment plan that meets your needs.

Please Note: The $25 annual registration fee is required for all students, regardless of tuition option.

Contact our Arts Education Department: Maya Nicholson, Arts Education Manager Email: mnicholson@karamuhouse.org Phone: (216) 795-7070 ext. 228

To request financial aid for the LITTLES Dance and/or LITTLES Acting class, use promo code RISING at checkout to pay only the $25 registration fee at the time of enrollment.  Do not select a payment plan.  You will be contacted by Karamu's finance office with next steps.