SUMMER ACADEMY
Each summer at CTC, we offer multiple classes for young people that explore the art of theatre, dance, set design, comedy, musical theatre, and more!
Check out our Summer Academy 2024 sessions and sign up using the links below!
For more information or questions about Summer Academy, email Chuck Tuttle at Chuck@theatrecentre.com.
Rising 1st through 3rd Grades
Stories to Stage 9:00AM-3:00PM
June 3-7
“Royal School of Magic" SOLD OUT
Throughout the kingdom of play, magic school is in session!
$255
June 10-14
“Candyland" SOLD OUT
Yummy treats in a land of sweets, come play characters good enough to eat.
$255
June 17-21
“In the Pond"
Hop on to our lily pad, or waddle down to water’s edge; what a story we’ll make!
$255
June 24-28
“Magical Monsters" SOLD OUT
Wild things abound in magical places. Come make some with us.
$255
July 15-19
“Of Cats and Dogs" SOLD OUT
We love cats! We love dogs! Do they love each other? That’s another story.
$255
July 22-26
“Around the World" SOLD OUT
Imagine a journey around the world collecting stories along the way.
$255
Rising 4th through 6th Grades
9:00AM-4:00PM
June 3-14
“The Play’s The Thing"
Work with others to choose themes, improvise ideas, and develop a play from concept to performance. The class culminates in a presentation of the work.
$475 (Two weeks)
June 17-21
“Fundamentals of Acting" SOLD OUT
This fun and intensive workshop uses theatrical games and exercises to train the actor’s voice, body, and mind, for dramatic performance.
$265 (One week)
June 17-28
“Practice to Performance" SOLD OUT
This two-week intensive workshop combines actor training that emphasizes physical and mental preparation with the practical experience of working on a short play, from audition to performance.
$475 (Two weeks)
July 8-12
“Acting the Adventure" SOLD OUT
Learn acting skills while acting out an adventure of your own making. This class is part acting lesson, part build-your-own adventure, and part fun. *Limited to 10 students.
$265 (One week)
Rising 7th through 12th Grades
9:00AM-4:00PM
June 3-14
“Sketch Comedy" SOLD OUT
If you want to make ‘em laugh, this is the place for you. This class is the first step toward mastering the skills of “making funny happen” on stage, through the development of comic sketches, then performing them in front of an audience.
$475 (Two weeks)
June 17-21
“Fundamentals of Acting" SOLD OUT
This fun and intensive workshop uses theatrical games and exercises to train the actor’s voice, body, and mind, for dramatic performance.
$265 (One week)
June 17-28
“Practice to Performance" SOLD OUT
This two-week intensive workshop combines actor training that emphasizes physical and mental preparation with the practical experience of working on a short play, from audition to performance.
$475 (Two weeks)
July 11-15
“Thespians & Thieves" SOLD OUT
Get caught up in a world of intrigue, plots, lore, rouges, and thieves. This class will develop your acting and improvisation skills by using the model of a table top role playing game to immerse you in a world of Shakespearian adventure. *Class size limited to 10.
$265 (One week)
July 22-August 2
“Technical Theatre Academy" SOLD OUT
Would you like to be involved in the making of a play, but don’t want to be on stage? Consider trying this class that explores the many jobs and skills used behind the scene. This workshop runs in conjunction with the Musical Theatre Academy, so there are practical applications for everything covered.
$475 (Two weeks)
Musical Theatre Academy
Rising 4th-12th Grades
9:00AM-4:00PM
June 15- August 2
Three Week Musical Theatre Academy SOLD OUT
From “Oklahoma,” to “Pippin,” to “Hamilton,” American musicals have evolved through many different eras. The stories don’t change, but the way we tell them does. Be a part of our unique and in-depth musical theatre training experience as we create and perform an original musical, inspired by three different Broadway styles: musical comedy, rock musical, and concept musical.
Limited audience performance on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30AM and 4:30PM
$575 (Three weeks)
Special Workshop
Rising 9th-12th Grades
9:00AM-4:00PM
June 17- June 28
Director’s Workshop SOLD OUT
Learn the skills of directing a theatrical production, from design meetings, through auditioning, to curtain call, then put them to use directing a production in the last week.
*This class limited to five students.
$475 (Two weeks)
Dance
Academy
2024
July 8-12
9:00AM -12:00PM
Rising Grades 2-6
Choreographer Lindsay Fussell will teach jazz, tap, and theatre dance.
$140 (One week)
July 8-12
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Rising Grades 7-12
In addition to learning techniques including jazz, tap, and theatre dance, older students will also learn some hip-hop, salsa, and swing.
$140 (One week)
After Care
Supervised after care is available for all extended day and full day Summer Academy students.
Option One
Available for Rising 1st through 3rd Grades
3:00PM - 5:00PM
$30 per week
Option Two
Available for Rising 4th through 12th Grades
4:00PM - 5:00PM
$15 per week