Adult Education Programs
Vision & Mission
Our classes offer an accessible, safe and inclusive space for novice adult learners, or the more experienced. We value diversity and respect each community member and their contributions equally. Click HERE to read more about our Vision & Mission for all of our education programs.
On-Site Classes
FILMMAKING WITH TEDDY AND JULIETTE
Ready to unleash your inner Spielberg? Join us at Auburn Public Theater Stage Right on October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) for a hands-on six week filmmaking class! Learn the basics of camera work, lighting, and editing from filmmaking professionals. No experience required, just bring your creativity and passion for storytelling. See you there!
- Students have a chance to create pre-written shorts to learn the ins and outs of independent filmmaking
- Shorts will be 2-4 minutes each
- Learn how to use Black Magic 4K Pocket Edition Cameras, a cinema quality camera taking the industry by storm
- Learn to use light boxes, lamps, boom poles, shot-gun mics, audio recording devices
- Learn pre-production design
- Learn post-production editing on Davinci Resolve, a robust free movie editor for those who prefer a more extensive software than iMovie.
- Prepare a final movie screening like it was your own film festival; invite family and friends to see your final short film in our 65 seat movie theater with a 4K laser projector.
ADULT IMPROV WITH TIM MAHAR
12 Week Fall Adult Improv Classes
Learn collaboration, performance skills, and improvisation skills, then perform LIVE in Auburn Public Theater’s Stage Right!
Program instructed by Tim Mahar.
The program runs every Tuesday starting September 9th through November 25th from 6:30 -8:00pm at Auburn Public Theater.
Classes culminate with a community showcase on November, 25th, 2025 at 6:30PM. A ticket link will be provided at a later date for friends and family.
Tuition is $300, and need based scholarships are available. Please register online below, or receive registration form & scholarship forms from Auburn Public Theater’s Education Coordinator by emailing us at info@auburnpublictheater.org.
APT educational programs are made possible through the generous support of:
The Cayuga Community Fund, The Central NY Community Foundation, The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, The John Ben Snow Foundation, The Nelson B. Delavan Foundation, The Mimi Fishman Foundation, The M&T Charitable Trust, The Guido and Ellen Palma Foundation, and The United Way of Cayuga County.