Performing Arts Studio Presents

Summer Performing Arts Conservatory Programming

Summer Performing Arts Conservatory provides summer curriculum that offers trainging in a variety of disciplines.

Whether you are looking for Training in Direction, Professionalism, or Performance, we have the training that you have been searching for.

Morning Training

Start your day with a transformative experience in our Morning Class Acting Program! This dynamic training is designed to sharpen your skills and elevate your craft. Weekly, students will participate in an intensive acting class, complemented by two elective courses tailored to enhance your versatility, as well offering weekly Masterclasses taught by a varied group of industry professionals.

ACTING CLASSES

Morning Acting

Students will be placed in acting classes that will offer them an opportunity to be challenged and train along with students of similar age and experience. These classes will trian our young actors in the fundamental principles of “objectives” and “tactics”, as well as introducing styles, script analysis, and performance techniques (diction, projection, collabortion). All acting classes will be working towards an ensemble based showcase to be presented at the end of the program.

ELECTIVES

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Writing

Unlock your imagination and bring your stories to the page.

Audition Technique

Learn the techniques that will get you cast!

Shakespearean Drama

Unlock the beauty of Shakespeare’s language and perform his timeless works with confidence and clarity.

Voice and Diction

The voice in one of our strongest communication tools. Learn about articulation, projection, dialects, and more.

Improvisation

Unlock your confidence and imagination thought the skills and instinct.

Combat

Through training in physicality and choreography learn to simulate violence safely.

MASTERCLASSES

Guest Artist Masterclasses

Dive into inspiring Master Classes led by accomplished actors and artists from various disciplines, giving you valuable industry insights and expanding your creative horizons. Whether you’re refining your voice and diction, exploring dialects, or working on your physicality with Alexander Technique and dance, this program offers a comprehensive approach to actor training.

Musical Theatre

Explore a variety of musical theatre styles in this performance based, cabaret style production. From classic to contemporary, actors will develop and enhance vocal, dance, and character building skills while performing musical numbers from the musical theatre canon. 

ACT ONE (12-18yrs)

For our Teens… Musical Theatre training with a focus on learning music and choreography in a professional environment to better prepare them for 

ACT TWO (18-22yrs)

For our Young Adults… Musical Theatre training with a focus on learning music and choreography in a professional environment to better prepare them for 

Conservatory Production Workshop

Lets get on the stage and learn by doing! The experience of attending rehearsals and working together to create a theatrical experience. By working and rehearsing as a cast and ensemble, our students will rehearse and perform in a fully rehearsed and produced full length play, with all the experiences involved: auditioning, rehearsals, script work, tech rehearsals, all culminating in performances before a live audience.

Productions will vary from summer to summer, but will often explore styles that will give students the best opportunities to learn.

SHAKESPEARE

Explore the Comedies, Tragedies, and Histories of William Shakespeare while bringing these classic plays into the modern era.

CLASSICS

By exploring more recent classics we bring a deeper understanding to works that are often studied in classrooms by bringing them to life with the truth of the human experience.

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NEW WORKS

What is your story? Work with an ensemble to bring a new theatrical experience to the stage. All while guided by experienced theatrical artists.

Directing

This summer, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the art of directing in our exclusive Directing Program! Under the expert guidance of Scott Denison—a nationally renowned director with experience across the United States and on tour—you’ll gain hands-on experience in scene direction. Students will direct their own scenes while collaborating with costumers and designers to bring their vision to life. Additionally, you’ll step into the spotlight as an actor in two scenes directed by your peers. It’s an unparalleled chance to grow as both a director and performer in a supportive, creative environment!

REHEARSAL

Learn how to effectively prepare, stage, and direct your actors.

  • Time management
  • Communication 
  • Blocking

PRODUCTION

Communicate with clarity while collaborating with your designers

  •  Sound Design
  • Costuming
  • Lighting
  • and More.

TECH

Directors will lead their company through a technical rehearsal, bringing all design element together by “calling” their own show.

Join Our Summer Theatre Conservatory Today!