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 and times: Wed 5:00-6:30 pm AND Sat 10:00 am-11:30 am

Program Dates: February 4 – March 28, 2026

Performance Dates:  Saturday, March 28, 2026 

Jury Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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

To request financial aid for class, use promo code ROOTED 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

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.