SUMMER THEATRE FOR STUDENTS
Our Theatre Quest programs, for both middle and high school students, provide the opportunity for students to grow their theatre skills in these two-week long camps. Students will have the opportunity to learn from talented instructors and will showcase their abilities together on the final day.
Our Theatre Intensive and Theatre Tech programs are for high school students who are ready to take it to the next level. PlayMakers offers a six-week practicum for high school students—both on stage and behind the scenes—combining top-notch teaching with unparalleled practical experience. Students work with professional directors, choreographers, musical directors, and theatre technicians at PlayMakers Repertory Company, which culminates in a professional-quality production for the entire Triangle to enjoy.
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SYC THEATRE INTENSIVE 2025
By audition to rising 9th graders through 2025 High School Graduates
Students can audition in one of two ways for the 2025 SYC production of PIPPIN.
Attend a regional audition
Auditions will be taking place throughout the Triangle, so that you can attend the audition location or date most convenient to you. Want to make sure you’re in tip-top form for auditions? PlayMakers and SYC staff will be holding audition workshops open to anyone who would like to mock-audition and receive feedback on your work before you audition for PIPPIN. Workshop and audition dates for 2025 are:
East Chapel Hill High School
500 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Workshop: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4pm
Auditions: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10am
Durham Location Coming Soon!
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Raleigh Location Coming Soon!
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➤ RSVP HERE
Pieces prepared for the workshop or auditions should include 32 bars of a musical theater song and contemporary monologue. Monologues should be no more than a minute in length.
One or both selections should be a comedic piece.
Submit a video audition
Video submission auditions accepted through February 17, 2025.
To submit an initial video audition please adhere to the following:
First, please complete an audition contact sheet HERE
Auditions should include 32 bars of a musical theater song and contemporary monologue, no more than a minute in length.
One or both selections should be a comedic piece.
Please state your name at the beginning and end of the video.
Submissions should have a clear picture and clear sound; they are not required to be of professional video quality. Please make sure you are in good lighting and in front of a solid background. Nothing else should be in the shot except for you. You should be in a three-quarter shot for the entirety of the audition. Please shoot your audition in landscape (horizontally).
Live accompaniment or music tracks are preferable. A cappella singing is accepted although not encouraged.
Submit solo material only, no duets, trios, or group numbers as audition material.
Optional: reels showcasing your dance abilities can also be included with your audition material. Dance reels should be no longer than 60 seconds and are not required to be considered for a callback.
Please upload your video as an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link and send the link to SYC@unc.edu, along with a recent picture of you. Subject line should be:
SYC Auditions_AUDITIONERS FULL NAME
You will receive an email confirmation once your contact sheet and video submission are received.
Callbacks will be held in-person in March. Those invited to attend callbacks will be notified by February 28th.
Check back soon for more information regarding 2025 Theatre Intensive auditions, TheatreTech interviews, and TheatreQuest registration.
Questions? Email us at syc@unc.edu
THEATRE QUEST MIDDLE SCHOOL (RISING 6TH-9TH GRADERS) 2025
Dates: June 16-20 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth) and June 23-27, 2025
Students learn how to play an action in a scene, identify objectives, overcome obstacles, and focus energy. In the second week, students focus these skills on developing their comedic skills with monologues, scenes, physical comedy, and improvisation. Humor is such an essential ingredient in theatre and in life! Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Dates: June 16-20 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth) and June 23-27, 2025
Students learn about the world of solos and duets and explore tips and tricks to enhance their musical theatre performance skills. In the second week, students learn the ins and outs of group numbers and how to stop the show! Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Dates: June 30 – July 3, 2025 (No camp on July 4)
Acting, musical theatre, storytelling and more rely on our bodies! Explore how we move as people, actors, and storytellers while learning about characterization, blocking, and choreography in this week-long camp. Camp ends with a final sharing on the last day.
Dates: June 30 – July 4 (No camp on July 4) and July 7-11, 2025
Write a brand-new play! Acting teams use games, movement, playwriting exercises and writing prompts to create unique and original short plays. Teams revise and rehearse plays and get them performance ready! Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Questions? Email us at syc@unc.edu
THEATRE QUEST HIGH SCHOOL (RISING 9TH-12TH GRADERS) 2025
Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Get the skills an actor needs to tackle the unique demand of this richly rewarding classical material. Dive into Shakespeare’s texts through script analysis, exploration of language, vocal work, monologues, and scene study. Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Dates: June 30 – July 3 (No camp on July 4) and July 7-11, 2025
Learn to build compelling scenes, exploring text and characterization. Explore solo work onstage with curiosity and nuance. Build your skills and connections. No experience necessary. All levels invited!
Dates: Session I: June 16-20, 2025 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth)
Session II: June 23-27, 2025
Develop your craft of playwriting in this workshop style experience. Students will develop ideas through conversation and improvisation while developing scripts during designated individual writing times, informal shared readings, and feedback from both peers and the instructor. Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Dates: June 30 – July 3, 2025
Learn to produce staged readings of selected works, exploring elements of producing, directing, acting, and arts administration.
Dates: July 7-11 and July 14-18, 2025
Study the foundations of acting the song and explore the different styles in Musical Theater. Build storytelling skills and ensemble acting. Whether students are interested in learning something new, or continuing their musical theater studies, this class will build knowledge and skills, all while having a lot of fun. Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Dates: July 7-11 and July 14-18, 2025
$375 for one week, or $675 for both
Congratulations! These Improv courses will change your life forever! Get ready to think quick on your feet and recognize patterns to reach new comedic heights! In Principles of Improv, students work on the fundamentals to any great improv scene: how to create characters that are absurd but realistic, relationships that are hilarious and truthful, and an entire environment out of nothing but using their minds and hands. Students learn these mechanics as well as short form games to become a great improviser, and a better actor as well! In Improv 102, we’ll build upon these skills to create longer improvised sets with multiple scenes and characters. Please remember to bring your favorite script so we can rip them apart vis-à-vis Dead Poet Society. Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Questions? Email us at syc@unc.edu
THEATRETECH 2025
