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Tweens and teens who are curious about theater can learn about the various aspects of production at Teenage Drama Workshop, held on the California State University, Northridge campus. The program, which welcomes all experience levels, includes voice, acting and dance instruction. Kids who don’t want to be in the spotlight can try their hands at design and technical theater, lighting and sound, prop design and costume sewing. “It’s a lot of work but also a lot of fun, with friendship and laughter along the way,” says Executive Director Garry Lennon. After a successful summer camp season, in-person Saturday classes are planned for this fall. The goal is to expand the classes to year-round and teach subjects, such as on-camera acting and voiceovers for animation, not usually taught in summer. “The pandemic has been so difficult for everyone that arts education typically became low priority, which is ironic because we all spend so much time streaming entertainment. I’m hopeful as we begin to come out of this crisis that arts education will gain a new importance,” Lennon says. -- L.A. Parent