Hartford Stage Has Summer Ed Opportunties for Kids

Hartford Stage's Young Company, in conjunction with the Greater Hartford Arts Council's Neighborhood Studios, is looking for teen actors, dancers, rappers, and singers (students 14-16) for this summer's production of Breakdancing Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing.

Selected students will participate in a rigorous six-week rehearsal period that includes acting classes, breakdancing training, and career skills workshops. Performers cast in the production receive a weekly stipend and will perform at Hartford Stage on Monday, Aug. 6. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, May 23. Applications are now available on the Greater Hartford Arts Council's website and must be submitted by Friday, May 11, 2012. For more information about Breakdancing Shakespeare, visit  Hartford Stage.


Summer Studio

Do you know a child or teen with a knack for the dramatic? Our Summer Studio classes for ages 7-18 are enrolling now! To register, visit our website or call the Box Office at (860) 527-5151.

Musical Theatre: Revue
July 9 - July 13

9:00am - 5:00pm

Ages 14-18
$300

Students will spend the week learning techniques in acting, singing, and dancing, and working towards a final musical revue performance. From auditions to rehearsal to performance, this class will guide students through the steps to becoming a triple threat. The week will conclude with a final, small scale production open to the public.

Musical Theatre: Performance Project

July 16 - July 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Ages 7-14
$300

Spend a week with us singing, acting and dancing as we work together to stage a final performance for friends and family. Morning sessions will focus on teaching students the essential skills of Musical Theatre performance. During afternoon sessions, students will put those skills to work as they rehearse for their final show.

Filmmaking

July 23 - August 3 (two week program)

9:00am - 5:00pm
Ages 13-18
$425

Designed for aspiring filmmakers, this two-week course in basic filmmaking teaches students to create their own short, narrative film. Topics covered will include film analysis, scriptwriting, shooting basics, and editing. Some degree of familiarity with digital editing tools such as iMovie or Final Cut is helpful, but not necessary. Students will walk away with a copy of their own short film, along with a clearer understanding of pre-production, production, and post-production elements.