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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THEATRE QUEST MIDDLE SCHOOL (RISING 6TH-9TH GRADERS) 2024
Dates: June 13-14, 2024
Instructor: Sanjana Taskar
$200
A short workshop designed to build improvisational and physical theatre skills. Explore listening, focus, concentration, and creativity through theatre games and improv exercises as you get ready for a fabulous summer!
Dates: June 17-21 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth) and June 24-28, 2024
Instructor: TBA
$675
July 8-12 and July 15-19, 2024
Instructor: Jade Arnold
$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 17-21 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth) and June 24-28, 2024
Instructor: Sanjana Taskar
$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 1-5, 2024 (No camp on July 4)
Instructor: TBA
$375
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: July 8-12 and July 15-19, 2024
Instructor: Laura Bess Jernigan
$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.
Questions? Email us at syc@unc.edu
THEATRE QUEST HIGH SCHOOL (RISING 9TH-12TH GRADERS) 2024
Dates: June 13-14, 2024
Instructor: Chelsea James
$200
Want to learn about monologues for auditions? Work on a specific audition monologue? Join this two-day workshop to build your audition skillset. Students are invited to bring a monologue of their choice; additional monologues will be provided by the instructor.
Dates: June 13-14 and June 17-21 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth) and June 24-28, 2024
Instructor: Lexi Silva
$500 for Playwriting, $375 for Staging a Reading, or $800 for both
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. Students will then produce staged readings of selected works, exploring elements of producing, directing, acting, and arts administration. Camp ends with final sharing on the last day.
Dates: July 1-5, 2024 (No camp on July 4)
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: July 1-5, 2024 (No camp on July 4)
Instructor: Jade Arnold
$375
Study the foundations of acting the song and explore the different styles in Musical Theater. 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 8-12 and July 15-19, 2024
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.
Questions? Email us at syc@unc.edu
SYC THEATRE INTENSIVE 2024
By audition to rising 9th graders through 2024 High School Graduates
PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Summer Youth Conservatory presents
THE PROM
Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, based on an original concept by Jack Viertel
Performances July 17-21 and 24-28, 2024
Director: Chauntee’ Schuler Irving
Choreographer: Courtney Liu
Rehearsals will begin June 13, 2024
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 March 3, 2024.
Callbacks will be held in-person, in compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, in March.
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 preferrable. 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 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 March 15.
Questions? Email us at syc@unc.edu
THEATRETECH 2024
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 2024 will work behind the scenes of SYC’s summer production of “The Prom”.
Important Dates:
- Shop Days and Times: June 13-July 10, Monday through Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Lunch Break 1:00-2:00pm
- Technical Rehearsals: July 11-13, 15-16 – afternoon and evening rehearsals
- Performances: July 17-28, 24-28 (Wednesday-Friday @ 7:30, Saturday @ 2:00pm and 7:30pm, Sunday @ 2:00pm)
Tuition for TheatreTech is $800.
Scholarships and payment plans are available.