Garner-Whitt School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA)
Theatre classes for young performers, from Tiny Tots to Broadway Bound. Scholarships available: just ask!
PacRep's Peppy Garner & Darnell Whitt School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA) offers quality performing arts training in a safe and nurturing environment, where students build self-esteem and creative confidence as they learn to express themselves onstage.
- Classes for ages 4–7 and grades 2–12: musical theatre, acting, voice, improv and film
- Taught by experienced performers and educators at Carmel's historic Forest Theater
Students perform on PacRep's stages in SoDAonStage productions like Rudolph Jr.
Financial aid: just ask!
The SoDA scholarship fund makes it possible for everyone to attend. Download the financial aid request form and submit it with your application.
Our instructors
Christiana Meeks
Director and instructor
McKayla Maddox
Instructor
Lauren Rodriguez
Instructor
Location
SoDA is in residence at the Indoor Forest Theatre, on the lower floor of the Outdoor Forest Theater stage, at the corner of Santa Rita Street and Mountain View Avenue (707 Mountain View Ave), Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Named in gratitude
SoDA carries the names of Peppy Garner and Darnell Whitt. Pacific Repertory Theatre acknowledges the extraordinary gift of Darnell Whitt: PacRep's board, staff, performers, students and volunteers will be forever thankful.