WHERE YOUNG ARTISTS SHAPE TOMORROW

Real imagination.
Real craft.
Real connection.

A place to explore, create, and grow.
Skills for the stage and beyond.

Young artists ages 5–18 grow as performers and people through voice, movement, character, improvisation, and scene study.

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ACTING • IMAGINATION • CONNECTION

Three young performers step into golden stage light beneath a flowing teal arch

OUR MISSION

Awakening a young artist’s light.

At Aurora Acting Studio, named for the radiant dawn, our mission is to awaken a young artist's light, igniting creativity that will shape the future.

We believe that developing a strong command of acting and the theatre can serve as a powerful catalyst to help students reach their full potential, both on and off the stage. While modern culture grows increasingly tech-heavy and screen-dependent, our studio remains dedicated to cultivating face-to-face interaction and genuine imagination.

Here, we nurture a community of active creators rather than passive observers. Through a structured progression of movement, vocal work, character development, improvisation, and dedicated scene study, our students gain the practical tools of the craft, while naturally developing foundational life skills like confidence, emotional intelligence, and quick critical thinking.

Whether a student grows up to be a professional Broadway actor, a teacher, a doctor, or an entrepreneur, this artistic journey helps prepare them to navigate and chart their own unique path, equipped with the skills of human connection and authentic artistic expression that serve them for a lifetime.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Kristina
Kreyling

Kristina Kreyling is a theatre artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Aurora Acting Studio. Her mission is to bring the arts back into educational culture, using her experience and background in acting and theatre to give students the chance to explore creativity within their school curriculum.

A Foundation of Artistry

Kristina graduated with a BA in Theatre, dedicating herself to completing nearly the full scope of the university's BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) performance curriculum as well, alongside coursework in general education. Her dedication to authentic storytelling led her to further train under renowned masters of the craft in the United States.

In New York City, she trained in acting under Maggie Flanigan (Esper Studio) and movement under Loyd Williamson (Actors Movement Studio).
In Los Angeles, she honed her performance and scene study under Milton Katselas (Beverly Hills Playhouse) and Richard Lawson (Lawson Studios), and studied dancing under celebrated choreographer Jaime Rogers, along with Maria Del Bango.

As a professional actress and creator, Kristina has collaborated with theatre companies across the country, including seasons in Arizona, New York City, Los Angeles, and Martha's Vineyard.

Why Aurora Exists

Kristina believes our children are the ones who will create the future, and what we teach them, and offer them, during their formative years shapes the creators they become. When kids aren't given enough opportunity to explore the arts, the creative part of themselves isn't as nourished as it could be. In today's screen-driven culture, their thoughts, choices, and imagination are shaped more by outside influence than their own self-determination.

Aurora exists to help change that. Kristina wants to help young people ignite their own creativity and hold onto what makes them unique, rather than letting it be drowned out by the trends and messages competing for their attention, crowding out real human interaction and creative expression along the way. She wants to help create a healthier balance.

Igniting a New Dawn

Aurora Acting Studio, named for the radiant dawn, is the intersection of Kristina's theatrical training and her belief that the arts deserve a real place in how kids are educated. She believes artists have the power, and the responsibility, to help shape the future, and that starts with giving kids the tools of human connection and creative expression early. Aurora is her way of doing that now. Her long-term vision is to build on this foundation: an educational home for the fine arts, grounded in the proven methods of Applied Scholastics, where students develop their artistry, ignite the creator within, and shape their own future—whatever path they choose.

A young artist steps into a golden dawn beneath a flowing teal stage arch

MEET OUR ENSEMBLES

An ensemble for every stage of growing up.

From the joyful play of Early Sparks to the deeper ensemble work of Upper School, our three ensembles offer age-appropriate ways to create and grow. Lower and Upper School welcome both first-time actors and experienced performers, with challenges tailored to each student’s level.

“Active creators, not passive observers.”

OUR NINE-WEEK ACTING SESSIONS

Skills for the stage.
Skills for life.

Aurora’s three ensembles offer nine-week sessions designed around each age group, welcoming beginners and experienced performers alike. Each session evolves with the students, pairing core acting skills with fresh material and creative challenges tailored to their individual levels. New students begin with work suited to their experience, while returning students build on previous learning with new opportunities to stretch, create, and grow.

Early Sparks Ensemble

Kindergarten–2nd Grade

Ages 5–8

Designed for our youngest creators, this class channels natural energy into joyful, structured expression. Through physical theater games, vocal play, and active imagination, students take their first confident steps onto the stage—developing essential face-to-face social skills and a lifelong love for the arts.

Core Focus Areas: Creative movement, spatial awareness, vocal expression, and ensemble play.
Naturally Developing Life Skills: Early public speaking confidence, active listening, and peer-to-peer collaboration.

Lower School Ensemble

Grades 3–6

Ages 8–12

This active training ground introduces young artists to the fundamental building blocks of performance and stagecraft. Tailored to welcome both first-time actors and experienced young performers, our unique approach scales creative challenges to each student's individual level. Through age-appropriate character work, script exploration, and structured improvisation, beginners build comfortable confidence while experienced students are given deeper layers to stretch their capabilities. Alongside acting, students will explore and get an exciting look into the collaborative production roles that bring theatre to life.

Core Focus Areas: Character development, structured improvisation, scene study, and theatre production basics.
Naturally Developing Life Skills: Resilient self-confidence, heightened emotional intelligence, and quick critical thinking.

Upper School Ensemble

Grades 7–12

Ages 12–18

A mature, focused artistic environment designed for middle and high school creators. Operating as a collaborative ensemble, this class explores the deep intricacies of performance technique. Because we treat every student as an individual artist, training is personalized—ensuring that passionate beginners discover a supportive launchpad, while experienced actors are continually pushed with sophisticated, age-appropriate challenges scaled precisely to their level. Students will immerse themselves in the core disciplines of the craft, while expanding their understanding of the wider theatrical world by exploring the collaborative production roles that bring a story to life.

Core Focus Areas: Advanced character development, structured improvisation, scene study, and theatre production basics.
Naturally Developing Life Skills: Deep empathy, collaborative problem-solving under high standards, and powerful communication.

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

Ensemble Placement & Individualized Work Policy

Registration is primarily grade-based to match our students' daily academic and social tracks. However, because a student's grade doesn't always reflect their readiness level, and because Aurora Acting Studio values individual growth and performance-based progression, exceptions can be requested. If a student would be better suited to a different ensemble than their grade indicates, parents may request a placement consultation to determine the best fit.

Within these age-appropriate groupings, our curriculum is individualized, meeting every young artist exactly where they are, so that no beginner is intimidated and no experienced student is left unchallenged.

CLASSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Where we meet

School partnerships

Aurora is developing partnerships with local schools to offer nine-week acting sessions on campus. Contact us to ask about participating schools, upcoming sessions, or bringing Aurora to your school.

Enrollment options may vary by location. Contact us to ask about classes available to students from other schools and homeschool families.

For homeschool families

We’re also planning classes for homeschool students at a community location. Contact us to express interest and receive updates as a location and schedule are confirmed.

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THE FIRST LIGHT IS JUST THE BEGINNING

Let their light rise.

Whatever path a student chooses, the courage to express themselves and connect with others can stay with them for a lifetime.

Real imagination.Real craft.Real connection.