What age range are your students?

Can my kids take classes at Freehold?

What is the registration procedure?

What if I need to drop a class after I've registered?

What if I miss a class, can I get it pro-rated?

Can I get university credit for my courses?

Can I get financial aid for my classes?

What spaces can you rent? How much do they cost?

Do you rent space during the evening and on weekends?

How do I check out a key?

When do I pay for the space?

What if I can't get into the space?

What if I'd like to rehearse longer on the day I have space rented?

Can I get the student rehearsal rate if I've taken a class in the past?

I have some acting experience, do I take Step I or II?

 
Q: What age range are your students?
A: Freehold has a minimum age requirement of eighteen years of age. There is not, however, a maximum age requirement. Our students range in age from eighteen to eighty-eight.

 
Q: Can my kids take classes at Freehold?
A: The minimum age requirement for Freehold students is eighteen. For youth classes, call Youth Theatre Northwest at (206) 232-4145, Seattle Children's Theatre at (206) 443-0807 or Village Theatre Kidstage at (425) 391-8304.

 
Q: What is the registration procedure?
A: We offer several ways to register:

On Line
Use our convenient on-line registration form – now with on-line payment!

By Mail
Download our Registration Form, fill it out, and mail it along with your deposit (info about deposits below), to:

Freehold
Attn: Registrar
2222 Second Ave., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view and print our Registration Form. If you do not have this program installed, you may download it from Adobe now.

By Phone
Call the Registrar at (206) 323-7499, x12.

In Person
Stop by the Freehold office between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Deposits and Payment Due Date
The deposit is $50 for each class costing less than $500, and $150 for each class costing $500 or more. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

The full tuition is due one week before the class start date.

We accept cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard. For credit cards, there is a handling fee of $2 for amounts $200 or under, or 2% for amounts over $200.

 
Q: What if I need to drop a class after I've registered?
A: If you need to drop a class once you've registered, you must submit written notice to the Registrar. Once the written notice is received, your drop will be processed. If you drop a class more than 24 hours prior to the first session, you forfeit the non-refundable deposit, but are eligible for a refund of the remainder of your tuition. If you drop a class less than 24 hours before or after the start date of the class, you forfeit $50 for each class that has passed, regardless of how many you attended. You are not eligible for a refund after the mid-point of the class. Refunds can be given by check, credited to your credit card, or kept as credit for the following quarter.

 
Q: What if I miss a class, can I get it pro-rated?
A: No, throughout the course of a class, everyone has a conflict at some point and needs to be absent from class. When you signed up for the class, we reserved a place for you in each class.

 
Q: Can I get university credit for my courses?
A: Yes! Through our partnerships with Seattle University, Antioch University and Phoenix University, you can receive credit for most of our classes. Some restrictions apply. Seattle University requires a $35 fee per credit. Please call the office at (206) 323-7499 to register for credit.

 
Q: Can I get financial aid for my classes?
A: For classes taken for credit, you are eligible for continuing education loans, although most loan programs require a tuition minimum of $1000 or more. Check with your bank or one of our accredited institutions' financial aid offices for more details.

We also offer three to four internships in which you may work for a class. Some restrictions apply. Please call or write the office to inquire if there are any available positions.

 
Q: What spaces can you rent? How much do they cost?
A: Freehold has four rental spaces available. There's more information on our Space Rental page.

 
Q: Do you rent space during the evening and on weekends?
A: We do rent our spaces during non-business hours, however it is required that you check out a key in order to get into the space.

 
Q: How do I check out a key?
A: Come by the office Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to check out a key. A check made out to Freehold for $50 or a credit card number is required to check out a key. You are not charged for the key unless it is lost or stolen. You MUST come to the office to check out a key, we do not leave them posted outside or drop them off anywhere for you. If you cannot come to the office during business hours, you may send someone to pick it up for you – the same check out procedures apply.

 
Q: When do I pay for the space?
A: All rental space must be paid for prior to its use. We accept cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard. For credit cards, there is a handling fee of $2 for amounts $200 or under, or 2% for amounts over $200.

 
Q: What if I can't get into the space?
A: If you rent a space during non-business hours, it is your responsibility to check out a key in order to use the space. If you fail to do so and cannot get into the space, you are still responsible for renting the space and thus, still need to pay for it.

 
Q: What if I'd like to rehearse longer on the day I have space rented?
A: If you are rehearsing and need more time, you can check the space book page (hanging on the bulletin board in the same hallway as the office) to see if anyone has rented the space after you. If so, you must vacate the room for the next renter. If not, you may write your name in for the time you are taking, drop a check in the office drop box with a note stating you booked more time and finish your rehearsal. If you fail to pay for the space BEFORE you take more time, this is trespassing and you will be fined $50 for each hour you stayed in the space.

 
Q: Can I get the student rehearsal rate if I've taken a class in the past?
A: No, the student rehearsal rate is reserved for students CURRENTLY taking a class and are working on CLASSWORK. It does not apply once your class has ended, or if you are not working on classwork.

 
Q: I have some acting experience, do I take Step I or II?
A: Good question! A lot of beginners are unsure as to which class to start with.

If you have had stage time, but no formal training, start with Step I. There are certain elements and vocabulary of acting that you need to have in order to communicate in more advanced classes.

If you took a few classes in high school and nothing else, start with Step I. Our curriculum is much more rigorous and inclusive than the majority of high school classes available.

If you have taken another introduction class elsewhere, you may feel comfortable enough to start with Step II. Think about what you learned in that class. Did you learn to play an action? discover what your character wants? discover given circumstances and subtext? If you said yes to all of these, you will be fine to enter Step II.

If you took beginning acting in college, ask yourself the same questions as above and if you said yes, you will be fine to go into Step II.

If you've had formal training, but it has been several years, think about how much training you have had, what you remember and if you would like to take a refresher before continuing.