Summer Acting Programs and Acting Camps - New York / New York State

Description:
Summer Theatre Institute-NYC, marking its 11th year in New York, is the summer program of Youth Theatre of New Jersey (a non-profit, arts-education organization now in its 26th year).

Summer Theatre Institute - NYC, 2010, is a residential, theatre-training program for teens (ages 14-19, high school freshman and up). Students will be housed in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall located on the campus of The Juilliard School, Lincoln Center and classes will be held in professional theatre studios in the theatre district - The Nola Studios and New Dance Theatre Group. The program is open to actors, musical theatre actors, dancer-actors, playwrights and directors. STI-NYC offers a comprehensive and exciting theatre training experience. Along with a rigorous program of multi-discipline theatre skills, students have the opportunity to connect with some of the best professional theatre teaching artists in the field.
STI-NYC brings together theatre students who are passionate about the theatre and who wish to train at an intensive and serious level with professional teaching artists. Students arrive from across the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe to live together on a college campus in the heart of New York City. They immerse themselves in a multi-tiered program that includes professional theatre training, cultural field trips, shows, shopping, new friendships, and full days of acquiring new skills and exchanging creative ideas.

Beginning with the discovery and challenge of developing new physical theatre skills, students explore their creativity and immerse themselves in a month-long conservatory program that is rigorous, rewarding and fun. Classes are taught in acting, mime, playwriting, directing, musical theatre, dance, voice, movement styles, singing, stage combat, improv and much more. In an atmosphere that allows students to develop skills without competition or pressure, the emphasis is on exposure to different techniques, the process of training and ensemble work. At STI-NYC students develop strong friendships and are mentored by teaching theatre artists who enjoy the ideas, creative risks and energy of teen artists. Along with many performance projects, a final original show is presented to the public. Enhancing the training at Summer Theatre Institute- NYC, is the city of New York – living in the Lincoln Center area (home to The Juilliard School, the Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, New York State Theatre), and feeling the cultural energy of the Big Apple - theatre, dance, music, architecture, museums, shopping, food, media, ideas, and inspiration.

Program Information:
coed • ages 14-19 (high school freshman and up) • 4-week residential program - JUNE 20, TO JULY 16, 2010
For Actors, Musical Theatre Actors, Dancer-Actors, Directors and Playwrights
Admission is by audition/interview. Auditions are by appointment and DVD auditions are also accepted. Specific audition requirements are listed in the brochure. Audition deadline is May 24th. Auditions are held in New York City and Los Angeles starting in January. Space is limited and students should apply early!

For the complete application packet, a complete mailing address is needed. Please call (201) 415-5329 or e-mail (see below). • costs (if paid by May 24) include: Application fee - $65, and $5,940 (tuition, room/board, field trip fees)

Additional Information:
Summer Theatre Institute-New York City, 2010, is a pre-college, theatre-training program. For many students it is their first exposure to an intensive, conservatory theatre curriculum that exposes them to a broad-range of theatre skills taught by professional theatre artists. The training inspires ideas and emphasizes the collaboration of ensemble members while respecting individual creativity. STI-NYC also instills confidence, discipline, excitement about the work, and bonds students in lifelong friendships. The students bring their love and passion for the theatre, challenge their physical prowess, and develop useful theatre tools that enhance their communication skills and push their imagination boundaries. Additionally, they experience the joy of living in one of the greatest cities in the world-New York – The Big Apple!

Other Locations:
Teen Studio Theatre Institute trains students from September to May. Teen Studio Theatre Institute offers classes in acting, movement, dance, singing, musical theatre, college prep audition, and individual coaching. The program is opened to actors, musical theatre actors, dancers, singers, playwrights, and directors (ages 12-18) at studio spaces in New York City. For details, visit:
http://www.youththeatreinstitutes.org/