ADRIAN — As the school year begins, the Croswell Opera House in Adrian is planning a new lineup of after-school theater classes for students in first through 12th grades.

All of the classes consist of five sessions and meet once a week.

Essentials of Acting (Grades 7-12) — Tuesdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 7, 4-6 p.m. During this class, students will explore acting, vocal and movement techniques using scene work and monologues to land their next audition or bring their character to life. The class is intended for both beginners and students with on-stage experience. The cost is $100.

Improv Toolkit (Grades 4-6) — Wednesdays, Oct. 22 to Nov. 19, 4:30 to 6 p.m.  Students will learn the fundamentals and basic tools of improvisational theater in a fast-paced, creative environment that encourages them to create stories and characters using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats and games. The cost is $85.

Undersea Story Theater (Grades 1-3) — Tuesdays, Oct. 21 to Nov. 18, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Students will learn how to create stories using voice and movement, exploring characters, story structure, acting basics, and more. This class is intended as a starting point for kids who are just beginning in theater. The cost is $85.

The instructor for all three classes is Kylie McElrath.

For more information or to register, go to croswell.org/education.