Creativity and personal expression are the foundations of this popular 8-week workshop, where students explore important issues affecting their lives.Through spontaneous improvisation, they develop their discoveries into the writing of short theatrical pieces. Students also uncover the passion and poetry of our greatest English playwright, as they rehearse a personally selected Shakespeare monologue! The class culminates in a performance of all original material and Shakespeare.Tuition includes 2 tickets to performance.

FALL SESSION: Commedia to Improv

One of our most popular classes, this 8-week workshop juxtaposes ancient and modern forms of comedy. Exploring the origins of Commedia dell’arte, students work on stock characters and learn lazzi (scenarios), while they continue to develop their sense of spontaneity through modern improvisation techniques. Tuition includes 2 tickets to performance

SUMMER SESSION: Intensive Shakespeare Seminar

This 5-week, 90-hour workshop is held at Theatricum’s beautiful 300-seat outdoor amphitheatre and surrounding gardens. Modeled after our Adult Shakespeare Seminar, teenagers learn acting techniques and apply them to Shakespeare scenes and monologues which are presented at the final performance on August 9. Students must attend the entire session, plus performance date in order to apply. Techniques include:

FEE: There is no fee, but each actor is required to sell

tickets at $10.00 each (total $100 commitment).

AUDITIONS: July 23 and 25 3 - 6 pm

by appointment only

REHEARSALS: You must be available for all rehearsals & performances.

July 28- August 8 Mon., Wed.,Fri. 3 - 6 pm

August 12 - 15 Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 10 am - 3 pm

PERFORMANCES: Saturday, August 16 & 23 12 Noon