The extensive drama scene in Berlin is only the latest installment in a proud theatrical tradition. If you have been bitten by the acting bug yourself, you should be able to find both German and English-speaking drama groups and theatre schools. As usual, a pocket-friendly option (which may only be available in German) are Volkshochschule classes. For a list of German-speaking amateur dramatic societies, see the International Theatre Institute (www.iti-germany.de). To search theatres in Berlin or all of Germany, try www.theaterverzeichnis.de, which sorts them by affiliation and professional, amateur, or those suited to children. For performances, see Theatres.