Students entering grades 5–8
1 week: July 10–14
At the Duportail House

Performing combines many different strengths, including listening, observation, empathy, bravery – but we don’t all find those the same way. Each day we’ll test different creative muscles for communicating stories. This week-long artistic retreat is designed to energize and inspire students with previous acting experience as well as to welcome theatre newcomers.

Early Registration (by April 1): $350
Regular Registration: $375
Registration deadline: June 25

Students entering grades 5–8
3 weeks: July 17–August 4
At the Duportail House July 17-August 1
At People's Light August 2-4

Our signature three-week exploration for young theatre-makers has two sides. Professional artists guide young actors through favorite techniques for vocal and physical expression, improvisation and scripted work, preparing tools used in performance. Simultaneously, students also follow creative prompts for journaling, writing, and devising their own original ideas, which feed into a group project that becomes the focus in the second half of the program. This work is playful but also rigorous, inviting students to become creators as well as performers.

Early Registration (by April 1): $1,050
Regular Registration: $1,125
Registration deadline: July 2

Students entering grades 2–4
2 weeks: August 7–18
At People's Light

Inspiration is everywhere. Imagine each day as a scavenger hunt searching for stories in new ways: in the people we observe, in objects, in music, and in pictures. Once we uncover our stories, we’ll apply all the actor’s tools of voice, movement, imagination, and collaboration to bring those stories to life in solo exercises, small groups, and as a full ensemble.

Early Registration (by April 1): $700
Regular Registration: $750
Registration deadline: July 23