SUMMER THEATRE FOR STUDENTS
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.
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.
SYC THEATRE INTENSIVE 2023
By audition to rising 9th graders through 2023 High School Graduates
PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Summer Youth Conservatory presents
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison; Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Performances July 19-23 and 27-30, 2023
Co-Directors: Aubrey Snowden, Tracy Bersley
Rehearsals will begin June 14, 2023.
Cost: $1750
Scholarships are available
Health & Safety Protocols: PlayMakers Repertory Company will continue to monitor the latest guidance from state and University health officials regarding the safety of our patrons, artists, and staff.
Video submission auditions currently accepted through February 20, 2023. Callbacks will be held in-person, in compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, on March 4th.
To submit an initial video audition please adhere to the following:
- 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.
In addition, please complete an audition contact sheet HERE.
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 Audtions_AUDITIONERS FULL NAME
You will receive an email confirmation once your contact sheet and video submission are received.
Those invited to attend callbacks will be notified by February 28th.
Questions? Email us at syc@unc.edu
THEATRETECH 2023
Students in TheatreTech train side-by-side PlayMakers professional production staff in select areas: scenic, stage management, props, costumes, lights, or sound. This hands-on training is a unique and life changing experience for students interested in tech theater. TheatreTech 2023 will work behind the scenes of SYC’s summer production of “The Drowsy Chaperone”.
Interviews will begin in April. More information regarding interview sign-ups coming soon.
Important Dates:
- Shop Days and Times: June 14-July 12, Monday through Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Lunch Break 1:00-2:00pm
- Technical Rehearsals: July 13-15, 17-18 – afternoon and evening rehearsals
- Performances: July 19-23 (Wednesday-Saturday @ 7:30pm and Sunday @ 2:00pm) and July 27-30.
Tuition for TheatreTech is $800.
Scholarships and payment plans are available.
PlayMakers is committed to making theatre accessible to all. Students accepted into the Theatre Intensive or TheatreTech programs can participate regardless of their ability to pay.
THEATRE QUEST MIDDLE SCHOOL (RISING 6TH-9TH GRADERS) 2023
Dates: June 12-16 and June 20-23, 2023 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth)
Instructor: David McClutchey
$675
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 12-16 and June 20-23, 2023 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth)
Instructor: TBD
Accompanist: TBD
$675
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: July 3-7 (No camp of July 4th) and July 10-14, 2023
Instructor: Terra Hodge
$675
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.
THEATRE QUEST HIGH SCHOOL (RISING 9TH-12TH GRADERS) 2023
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Instructor: Rebecca Bossen
$375
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 26-30, 2023
Instructor: TBD
$375
Study the foundations of acting the song and explore the different styles in Musical Theatre. Prepare and execute great auditions, both live and via the current world of self-tapes. 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 3-7 (No camp of July 4th) and July 10-14, 2023
Instructor: Alex James
$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.