Advanced Acting Workshop for Teens
Are you a teen with a passion for theatre and acting? Do you have previous experience with summer drama camps or school/community theatre productions? If you're hungry for more advanced acting techniques and information, ACT has an exciting opportunity for you this summer!
Why Join?
This workshop is designed for 9-12 graders who are eager to take their acting skills to the next level. Unlike traditional summer drama camps, there won't be a production at the end. This workshop will be limited to participants chosen through an audition process, allowing for a more focused and individualized experience.
Dual Opportunities
Students who have completed 9-12 grades can participate in both the C-1 summer drama camp and/or the Advanced Acting Workshop.
The C-1 camp offers a traditional group-oriented process, culminating in a production under the experienced direction of Julie Binus.
You can also choose to audition for the Advanced Acting Workshop, which emphasizes individual growth and advanced techniques.
What to Expect
In this intensive workshop, you'll dive deep into scene and script analysis, character study, physical and vocal techniques, and preparation for future auditions. We will use demonstrations, monologues, improvisational scenes, short partner scenes and various acting exercises to develop new confidence and skills.
Meet the Instructors
Stephen Guice, Kate Kale Wolf and Rachel Volpe Wagner share a passion for educating through theatre arts and a wide variety of experience both studying and teaching acting skills, as well as many years of onstage performance in a variety of settings. With their guidance, you'll gain valuable insights and techniques to enhance your acting abilities.
Schedule
- Auditions: Tuesday, May 6 or Wednesday, May 7 at ACT's rehearsal hall from 6:30-9:00 PM. Interested teen actors should fill out a form and schedule their audition slot at this link.
- Workshop: Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27 from 6:00-9:00 PM, and Monday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 2 from 6:00-9:00 PM at ACT's Rehearsal Hall.
Fee and Registration The fee of $ 165 per student will not be charged until after auditions and selection is complete. Students who are accepted, and their parent/guardian listed on the audition form, will be contacted via email May 8 with information on payment.
Don't miss this chance to elevate your acting skills and be part of an exclusive workshop designed for passionate teen actors. Register now for an audition and take the first step towards your acting goals!
Auditions
Please sign up for an audition time using the link above. Students should prepare a monologue to present at auditions.
Use your own, or select one from the Google Drive here.
Monologues do not have to be fully memorized, and printed copies of the above options will be supplied at auditions. However, advanced preparation is strongly suggested.
Please make sure you are available for ALL workshop dates before auditioning.
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Scholarship Funds
Altoona Community Theatre can provide scholarship funds to enable students to attend our camps. These funds allow partial funding for prospective students. For more information, click on the button.
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Karen Volpe Scholarship Fund
Through the generosity of Blair County Arts Foundation, Altoona Community Theatre has established a Karen Volpe Drama Camp Scholarship. The annual scholarship provides up to two full scholarships to prospective students who are interested in an ACT Drama Camp/Advanced Acting Workshop. For more information, click on the button.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Students selected to participate through auditions will be emailed a registration and payment link.
Registration and payment must be completed by May 23.
If financial assistance is needed, please submit your application by May 16 so it can be approved before the deadline.
Refunds will NOT be given after May 23 for the Advanced Acting Workshop.
Please be sure you/your child can attend all the days of the workshop before auditioning!
Supplies & Snacks Wishlist
ACT welcomes donations of cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages, and other helpful items. All snacks and beverages will be individually wrapped and we discourage the bringing in and sharing of homemade goods. If you’re able, please consider purchasing an item or two from our Amazon Wishlist. We appreciate your support!