Malta Drama Programs are run by Elyse Young, Malta’s Theater Director and founder of Malta’s Spotlighter’s Theater Troupe. She holds her BFA in Theater Arts from Boston University and has been teaching classes and camps in Malta and the Capital District for over 30 years. Theater participants benefit physically and intellectually through creative exploration and team building activities. Students learn through acting skills such as concentration, memorization, improvisation thinking, and understanding and exploring the five senses. One of the most rewarding benefits is having the satisfaction of hard work resulting in a positive outcome viewed by an audience.
Quote from a participant:
"Hello: The acting class I just completed, lead by Elyse Young exceeded my expectations. Elyse brings hard work, talent, and passion to her teaching, and I thoroughly enjoyed the class."
Regards,
Anne
After School Acting and Performance
Instructor: Elyse Young
“The Magic Bookshelf” where characters from books come to life! Learn acting techniques and play theater games while rehearsing for our performance.
6-12 yrs
WINTER AFTER SCHOOL DRAMA 2026
‘Where on Earth is Spring?’
Work with Artistic Director Elyse Young to learn acting techniques, play theater games, rehearse and perform our short skit, complete with scenery and costumes, for invited guests on the Malta Community Center Stage!
Ages 6-12
MONDAYS
February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young
February 17-20, 2026 (Tuesday-Friday)
Ages 8-14
Tuesday –Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
- Activities will include acting exercises, theater games, improvisation, vocal techniques, creative movement and dance, character analysis, arts projects and MORE!
- Each camper will also rehearse and present a short performance at the end of the last day of camp, Friday, February 20.
- Our show will have costumes, set pieces, props, lights, sound and will be performed on the Malta Community Center Stage for invited guests!