Karamu House Arts Academy

Sankofa Acting: Novice honors the past while planting seeds for future performers. This beginner-level course teaches acting fundamentals—character, voice, body, and ensemble work—through culturally relevant stories and scenes. Students build confidence, creative empathy, and performance readiness.

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: Mon & Wed

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Expands to 7:30 PM in the final 4 weeks)

Program Dates: September 29 – December 13, 2025

Performance Dates: Friday, December 12, 2025 

                                Saturday, December 13, 2025

Jury Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Jury Time: 5:00 pm

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

Use promo code ROOTED at checkout to pay only the $25 registration fee at the time of enrollment.

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

Jury Evaluation Notice:

At the conclusion of each session, all students will participate in a formal jury evaluation. This assessment allows our instructors and program leaders to observe each student's growth, participation, and skill development. The jury process ensures that students are progressing at a pace appropriate to their level and helps determine readiness for advancement into the next level of classes. Students will receive feedback and, if eligible, a recommendation for continued study or promotion.