Combining both theatre experience as actor and director and teaching experience as Communications and Theatre Professor, Dr. Maria Bakalis provides unique acting education with an artistic touch. All Curtain Up Classroom programs reflect a steadfast commitment to creative training and are dedicated to building upon the philosphy that theatre is a collaborative experience for the actor and the audience.

Professional Coaching
Director Dr. Maria Bakalis provides excellent coaching to refine and improve your acting, presenting and voice-over talents.

Youth Acting Instruction
If your child has an interest in acting, consider taking one of our theater classes. Learn everything from the basics of the stage to complex dialog scenes.

Live Performances
As a Curtain Up Player you’ll have the opportunity to earn a role in original performances in front of a real live audience.

Education Curriculums
Champion Arts education with programming that not only meets the required Core Knowledge standards but also reaches the hearts and minds of learners.

Children’s Theme Parties
Turn an ordindary birthday party into a creative “Acting Party”. Curtain Up provides complete programs with original scripts and costumes.

After School Programs
Curtain Up offers innovative after school creativity programs to inspire children and encourage creative thought development.