Classes at East Collective.
Create. Connect. Belong.
EAST Collective is a creative arts studio in East Nashville offering artist-led classes in theater, music, and visual art for children and adults.
Our programs are designed to nurture imagination, confidence, collaboration, and creative expression in a welcoming community where every artist belongs.
Whether your child loves storytelling, singing, acting, painting, or simply creating alongside others, there is a place for them here.
Fall 2026 Registration is Coming Soon!
Little Story Players (4- 5y)
A playful first introduction to theater through movement, storytelling, imagination games, and simple crafts.
This class nurtures:
• Creative expression
• Listening + collaboration
• Confidence in sharing ideas
• Joyful ensemble play
Details:
Mondays: 3:30p - 4:15p
June 8th - August 3rd (no class July 6th)
$300
Story Players (K - 2nd)
A confidence-building theater class where stories come alive.
Students explore:
• Character development
• Voice + physical expression
• Guided scene work
• Collaborative storytelling
Story Players bridges imaginative play into structured performance skills in a warm, supportive studio space.
Details:
Returning this Fall!
Want some theater fun this summer? Check out our Theater Camps, held right in the heart of East Nashville!
Meisner Workshop (Adults - 18+)
The Art of Listening
Discover the foundations of the Meisner technique in this immersive two-hour workshop.
Together we'll explore:
• Deep listening
• Responding truthfully in the moment
• Connection over performance
• Building authentic presence
The Meisner technique helps actors move beyond planning and performance into genuine connection and spontaneous response. Through guided exercises and partner work, participants will experience the core principles that make this approach one of the most influential acting techniques in contemporary theater.
Perfect for beginners, curious creatives, educators, and experienced performers looking to reconnect with the fundamentals of truthful acting.
Details:
Saturday, June 27th
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
$50
