At The Character Lab, kids discover emotions, confidence, and creativity through theatre and expressive arts. We offer a range of pop-ups, indoor events, holiday camps, and classes. Each program is rooted in social-emotional learning and designed to support age-appropriate growth, whether it’s a toddler making their first dramatic entrance or a preteen writing their own scene. We focus on theatre because we believe it can be used as a powerful tool for kids to express themselves and connect with their community — and that's when so much magic happens.
Check out the links below for more info on upcoming indoor workshops, holiday camps and pop-ups at the park!
Currently Offered Programs:
🟣 Emotion in Motion (Ages 2–4)
🎭 Move like your mood! Playful theatre games and pretend play help toddlers explore big feelings and develop emotional awareness.
🟠 Imagination Station (Ages 4–6)
🧸 Big feelings and bigger imaginations come to life through story, drama, and character play that spark empathy and creativity.
🔵 Scene & Heard (Ages 6–8)
🎬 Mini-scenes, improv, and expressive games turn emotions into confident performances and teamwork skills.
🟢 The Script Lab (Ages 9–12)
✍️ Create bold characters, write mini-scripts, and bring stories to life through collaborative storytelling and acting.
Coming Soon:
🔴 Mindful Movers (Ages 2–4)
🧘 Calm bodies, kind hearts. Breathing, movement, and mindfulness games help little ones build focus and emotional balance.
🎶 Feel the Beat (Ages 4–6)
🎼 Exploring rhythm, body percussion, and musical emotion through movement and sound.
🖌️ Color Me Kind (Ages 6–8)
🖍️ Art meets empathy in this class focused on expressing kindness, gratitude, and emotions through collaborative projects.
🎬 Movie Makers (Ages 9–12)
📹 Kids write, direct, and act in their own short films using storytelling, teamwork, and basic filming techniques.
👑 The Character Lab LIVE! (All ages)
🎤 A pop-up variety show where kids perform skits, poems, dances, or songs they've created in other classes — for a live audience of friends and family.
🛠 Flexible Formats
We offer:
• Seasonal series & workshops
• Pop-up classes in parks, playgrounds & community centers
• Sliding scale pricing + free spots through funding and community support
We’re building a flexible, creative model that grows with our families — and keeps art accessible for everyone.
👉 Want to partner or bring The Character Lab to your space?
📧 Email us at hello@characterlabnyc.com
By filling out our Program Interest Form, you help shape what’s next. Your input helps us understand what families are excited about — and lets us dream up new classes in art, music, filmmaking, and more.
We’re building this together, and your voice matters.
“The mess is part of the magic.”