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"I love that everyone creates everything - props, costumes, the play. We do everything!"
-Miranda Safir, GSP Academy student
Class Hours: (Mon – Fri) 9:00am - 4:00pm
Voted as the Jersey Arts 2009 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Theatre Camp, George Street Playhouse’s Summer Theatre Academy celebrates each student as an artist; providing transformative learning experiences in an engaging environment. Our exceptional, nurturing staff of professional theatre artists offers rigorous theatre training for students 5-18 in the foundations of acting, movement, voice, musical theatre, and design. Each program culminates with a performance for family and friends on the mainstage of George Street Playhouse. Join us for a summer of inspiration!
"What I love about GSP is that it's all day, and the kids get to do so much! My son has a wonderful time. He always looks forward to being with the friends he's made over the years."
-- Jackie Brady, mother of GSP Summer Academy student
Meet the Faculty
Download our summer brochure or
Register on-line or call 732-846-2895 x115 for information.
Online Academy registration is now available. Registrations made online will be charged the full amount of the order. For additional payment options please contact Christa Cillaroto at (732) 846-2895 x115 or email ccillaroto@georgestplayhouse.org.
50% deposit is due upon registration. Balance due two weeks before the first day of class.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund if canceled 2 weeks prior to start date.
Discount:
Returning students, students registering for more than one class, and GSP subscribers receive a 10% discount. Discounts may not be combined.
| SUMMER CLASSES FOR STUDENTS AGES 5 - 8 |
Creating Ensemble (5 - 8)
June 21 – June 25, 2010
How do actors work together to tell a story? As students explore the magic of theatre, they will develop acting, movement and vocal techniques by learning how to work together as an ensemble. Open class presentation: June 25, 2010.
Cost: $295.00
Songs as Stories (5 - 8)
June 28 – July 2, 2010
How do songs tell stories? Students will explore the basics of musical theatre by learning how to sing, dance and find the story in each song! Open class presentation: July 2, 2010.
Cost: $295.00
Performance: Junior Company (5 - 8)
July 5 - July 16, 2010
Our professional teaching artists will guide students in the creation and rehearsal of a short, original play with songs and music. This course provides students with an opportunity to apply all that they have learned in previous foundation classes. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 16, 2010.
Cost: $595.00
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SUMMER CLASSES FOR STUDENTS AGES 9 - 12
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Foundations in Theatre: Creating Ensemble (9 - 12)
June 21 - 25, 2010
As students transform into extraordinary characters, they will develop an understanding of how each actor plays a vital role in dramatic storytelling. Open class presentation: June 25, 2010.
Cost: $295.00
Foundations in Musical Theatre: Rising M Company (9 - 12)
June 28 - July 16, 2010
Rising M Company will explore the foundations of musical theatre through rehearsal and performance. Inspiring confidence each step of the way, our team of professional musical directors and choreographers will develop students’ singing, dancing and acting techniques while rehearsing a popular musical for performance. This course shall challenge the musical theatre veteran and novice alike. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 16, 2010.
Cost: $895.00
Foundations in Play Production: Rising Company (9 - 12)
July 19 - July 30, 2010
Inspired by a classic hero’s journey, our professional teaching artists will guide Rising Company in the creation and rehearsal of an original, action-packed play. Founded in ensemble theatre practice, this course provides students with an opportunity to apply all that they have learned in previous foundation classes. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 30, 2010.
Cost: $595.00
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SUMMER TWO AND FOUR WEEK PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 13-18
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Teen Conservatory (13 -18)
June 21 - July 2, 2010
This rigorous course will empower the young actor with techniques to excel as a theatre artist. Students will work with seasoned theatre professionals to develop acting, movement and vocal techniques that will focus on the transformative process of bringing a character fully to life. Open class presentation: July 2, 2010.
Cost: $595.00
Musical Theatre: Young M Company (13 - 18)
July 5 - July 30, 2010
Young M Company shall build on GSP’s mainstage commitment to developing new musicals. Starting with riveting source material, students will work with professional musical directors, composers, and choreographers to develop their singing, dancing and acting skills while creating and rehearsing a new, original musical. This program will culminate in a fully produced performance with lights, sets, costumes and an original score. Young M Company provides the young, musical theatre artist with a unique opportunity to learn through performance. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 30, 2010.
Cost: $1195.00
Play Production: Young Company (13 - 18)
July 12 - August 6, 2010
Inspired by GSP’s mainstage commitment to developing new plays, Young Company shall explore how to develop, design, rehearse and produce a new, original play. Guided by our highly skilled professional directors, playwrights and designers, Young Company will define the artistic choices for this production: from developing the script, to designing the lights, sets and costumes. Young Company provides the young, theatre artist with a unique opportunity to learn through performance. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: August 6, 2010.
Cost: $1165.00
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ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Ages 5 - 8: 4 Weeks (5 - 8)
June 21 - July 16
Creating Ensemble; Songs as Stories; Performance: Junior Company
If purchased separately – $1185
Cost: $1045.00
Ages 9 -12: 6 Weeks (9 -12)
June 21 – July 30
Foundations in Theatre: Creating Ensemble;
Foundations in Musical Theatre: Rising M Company;
Foundations in Play Production: Rising Company
Cost: $1545.00
6 Weeks: Teen Conservatory; Musical Theatre (13 - 18)
June 21-August 6, 2010
Teen Conservatory; Musical Theatre: Young M Company
If purchased separately – $1790
Cost: $1575.00
6 Weeks: Teen Conservatory; Play Production (13 - 18)
June 21-August 6, 2010
Teen Conservatory; Play Production: Young Company
If purchased separately – $1760
Cost: $1550.00
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