Summer Youth Conservatory

Looking to go deeper into the process of creating theatre? How about taking on five weeks of training that combines top-notch teaching and unparalleled practical experience on stage and behind-the-scenes? PlayMakers offers its Theatre Intensive and TheatreTech programs to high school students who are ready to take it to the next level. For middle school students, we are introducing Theatre Quest this summer - come and train with us for one week or all five!

“The Conservatory is the biggest learning experience in acting and singing that I’ve ever encountered. I learned so much about scene work, text work, and character work.”

Nora, Conservatory Student

PlayMakers is committed to ensuring that anyone accepted into the Theatre Intensive/TheatreTech programs will be able to participate regardless of financial need.

NEW THIS SUMMER!

Theatre Quest

New this summer, PlayMakers offers an exciting training ground for middle school students interested in exploring a wide range of theatrical styles.

One week units starting June 18 thru July 20. $300 per week.

The Fundamentals of Acting: June 18 - June 22
Instructors: David McClutchey and Dee Dee Batteast
Learn how to play an action in a scene, identify your objective, overcome your obstacles and focus your energy.

Shakespeare: June 25 - June 29
Instructor: Katja Hill

Learn how to break down Shakespeare’s language and demystify the Bard – you will explore Shakespeare’s characters through sonnets, monologues and scene work.

Stage Combat: July 2 - July 6

Instructor: David McClutchey

From hand-to-hand combat to sword work, you will learn the art and discipline needed to fight onstage.

Acting for the Camera: July 9 - July 13
Instructor: Estes Tarver

Learn how to effectively prepare to audition for TV and Film work –skills that will help you to cold read and develop the confidence you need to create believable performances for the camera.

Improv and Physical Theatre: The Art of Creating a Character - July 16 - July 20

Instructor: Dee Dee Batteast

From clowning to comedy you will work to develop the skills that create a dynamic character.

For more information on Theatre Quest, please contact Jenny Wales at jwales@unc.edu.

Theatre Intensive

URINETOWN: The Musical

Urinetown: The Musical is an uproariously funny and earnest tale of love, greed and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Twenty years of disastrous drought have led to draconian water restrictions. The citizens of Urinetown are forced to use public, pay-per-use facilities operated by Urine Good Company. What happens if the citizens rebel? Find out! Urinetown is the winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critic’s Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards.

The show includes some mature themes (greed, corruption, murder, extortion and, of course, pee).

SUMMER 2012
June 18 - July 22

More info coming soon...

The Triangle’s premier actor training program for high school students, The Summer Youth Conservatory offers young people the opportunity to train and rehearse under the guidance of professional guest artists and resident company members. Students spend five weeks learning the fundamentals of acting, singing, and dancing, and hone their skills as they prepare to perform in a fully mounted, professionally realized production on PlayMakers’ Paul Green Theatre stage.

Audition is required. Financial aid is available.

Click Here to request information about the program.

TheatreTech

SUMMER 2012

Classes: June 11-19
Apprenticeships: June 20 - July 22

More info coming soon...

This unique program provides high school juniors and seniors, and recent high school graduates, with the chance to learn about all aspects of technical theatre. Students take classes with PlayMakers professional staff in Costumes, Scenic Design/Stage Craft, Lighting, and Stage Management. Students are also given the opportunity to apprentice in the field of their choice during the five weeks of the Conservatory.

Admittance is based on interview. Financial aid is available.