Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio offers aspiring young actors a chance to immerse themselves in the world of theatre with Midwinter Break Camps this February 16-20. Midwinter Break Camps are part of Taproot's Acting Studio's winter 2009 curriculum, which includes a variety of classes for kids and teens as well as a beginning acting class for young adults and adults.

Midwinter Break Camps are held at Taproot Theatre Company (204 N. 85th St.) and Grace Fellowship Church (410 N.W. 62nd St.) in Seattle, depending on the session. Registration forms and class descriptions are available online at www.taproottheatre.org, or contact the Acting Studio at 529-3668 or studio@taproottheatre.org.

Classes for ages 7-11 and 12-17 are held at TTC Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a performance on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. The cost is $265. For ages 4-6, classes are held at GFC Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a performance Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. The cost is $175.

Taproot Theatre Company's Acting Studio offers year-round classes for youth and adults taught by local theatre professionals. Budding thespians will find classes to help them develop their acting skills while more seasoned actors can build on their knowledge and learn new techniques.

Taproot Theatre Company is a professional, non-profit theatre company with a multi-faceted production program. Founded in 1976, Taproot Theatre serves the Pacific Northwest with Mainstage Productions, Touring Productions and Acting Studio. Taproot exists to create theatre that explores the beauty and questions of life while bringing hope to our search for meaning. Taproot Theatre Company is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) and the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce.