Teen Acting:

Ages 13-18

Tuesdays, January 27th - March 24th (no class on February 24)

5:30 - 7:30 pm

8 weeks

Students will be exposed to the transformative technique of acting. Learn to tell incredible stories using only your body, voice, and imagination. This is an excellent option for intermediate to advanced level students, and will focus on truthful storytelling, character, and basic skills for reading scripts!

*This Class/Camp/Production fulfills a prerequisite for auditioning for the Performing Ensembles

Practice like the pros do, with "Master Class Mondays." Each class will be two hours long and will provide a hands-on opportunity for students to engage with industry professionals in specialized topics. The dates for Spring 2026 classes are:

• February 9th from 5:30-7:30 pm (Puppeteering)
• March 30th from 5:30-7:30 pm (Special Effects Stage Makeup)
• April 20th from 5:30-7:30 pm (Technical Theatre: Costume Design)

Each class must be registered for individually (there is no bundle at this time).

*This Class/Camp/Production fulfills a prerequisite for auditioning for the Performing Ensembles

June 1st - 5th from 9:30 am- 4:30 pm

Rising 9th - 11th Graders

Using the audition room as a playground for growth, become your own best product.  Let our team of professionals advance your journey to being the best working artist that you can be. In this one-week intensive, you will dive deep into auditioning through focused work in singing, acting, and dancing. Take ownership of your artistic journey!

Prior to the start of camp, students must prepare:

• a 30-60 second monologue from a play they have read
• a 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song
• a headshot and resume

Material does not need to be polished, but rather ready to be worked.

Instructors: Tawny Stephens (Acting Technique), Daley Dressler (Song Interpretation), and TBA (Dance)

Daily Schedule:

• Dance - students will explore a variety of theatre dance styles through learning and breaking down the choreography for mock auditions.
• Acting - students will work their chosen monologue by applying different theatrical techniques.
• Song Interpretation - students will navigate the acting choices within their musical audition cut through one-on-one coaching featuring live accompaniment.
• Audition Package - These daily workshops will focus on how to achieve "Success in the Audition Room".

At the end of the week, students will participate in a mock audition where they will receive feedback from local industry professionals. There will also be a parent meeting on Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm, for those who can attend.

July 6th - 10th from 9:30 am- 4:30 pm

Rising 9th - 11th Graders

Using the audition room as a playground for growth, become your own best product.  Let our team of professionals advance your journey to being the best working artist that you can be. In this one-week intensive, you will dive deep into auditioning through focused work in singing, acting, and dancing. Take ownership of your artistic journey!

Prior to the start of camp, students must prepare:

• a 30-60 second monologue from a play they have read
• a 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song
• a headshot and resume

Material does not need to be polished, but rather ready to be worked.

Instructors: Tawny Stephens (Acting Technique), Daley Dressler (Song Interpretation), and TBA (Dance)

Daily Schedule:

• Dance - students will explore a variety of theatre dance styles through learning and breaking down the choreography for mock auditions.
• Acting - students will work their chosen monologue by applying different theatrical techniques.
• Song Interpretation - students will navigate the acting choices within their musical audition cut through one-on-one coaching featuring live accompaniment.
• Audition Package - These daily workshops will focus on how to achieve "Success in the Audition Room".

At the end of the week, students will participate in a mock audition where they will receive feedback from local industry professionals. There will also be a parent meeting on Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm, for those who can attend.

Weekdays, July 20th - 31st from 10 am- 5 pm

For Rising High School Seniors

This intensive is intended to be a comprehensive approach to the Musical Theatre college application process. Students will receive an in-depth overview of the audition format, including: common practices, a schedule for success, and a proposed game plan for their individualized goals. By the end of the second week, students can expect to have a coached, filmed, and edited prescreen package guaranteed to fulfill all requirements of the College Musical Theatre Common Prescreen, as well as prepared and coached material selections for in-person auditions thereafter.

What you get:

• 2 weeks of intense training by college professors and industry leaders in a small group setting.       
• A complete prescreen package (The College Musical Theatre Unified Prescreen) that has been professionally coached and edited:    
  • Including Acting, Singing, and Dance components filmed on-site during the two-week session, preparation for a home-filmed “Wild Card” audition component 
• A professional headshot       
• Instructor-selected musical and acting audition cuts tailored to each individual student       
• Private coachings on monologue cuts       
• Private coachings on music cuts       
• A comprehensive understanding of the college audition process - from Pre-Screen to College selection
• 4 parent meetings to help set students up for success and help parents navigate the process as well

*This Class/Camp/Production fulfills a prerequisite for auditioning for the Performing Ensembles