Our out-of-school workshops and intensives reflect the bold and dynamic ways in which artists of all mediums tell their stories. Whether your middle or high school student sings, writes lyrics and verses, performs, or wants to explore design, these workshops are designed to build community, expand their skills, equip them with knowledge on how to apply their skills in the workplace and, most importantly, give them a platform to tell their own story in their own unique way.
Need-based scholarships are available upon request. Please email us at education@philatheatreco.org for more information.
April Classes
AUDITION PREP: MONOLOGUE COACHING
7th – 12th Grade
Teaching Artist: Taylor J Mitchell
April 2nd, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Every character has a story to tell and something important to say. In this workshop, unlock your character’s story and the meaning behind their words through individualized coaching. This class will focus on strengthening your script analysis skills through acting exercises, writing prompts, and group discussion.
Recommended for students preparing for an audition, in a school play, or wanting to try acting for the first time.
Cost: $20
PAGE TO STAGE: SOUND DESIGN
7th – 12th Grade
Teaching Artist: Adiah Hicks
April 2nd, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Whether it’s silence, playing Top 20 Hits, or telling the audience we are outside in the woods using the sound of crickets, sound is the first thing an audience encounters when experiencing a play. In this workshop, explore how sound designers help the audience understand the play, its characters, and how they should feel. This session will focus on analyzing a scene from a play and creating an original sound design.
Cost: $20
MUSICAL THEATRE SONGWRITING: WRITING POP SONGS 101
7th – 12th Grade
Teaching Artist: Allison Tartalia
April 3rd, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Current musicals on Broadway either feature pop stars as lead actors, are written by pop singers and superstars, or even feature pop songs from the radio. In this workshop you will learn how to write and compose an original pop song.
Recommended for singers, songwriters, and students who can sing, play, and write lyrics.
Cost: $20
PAGE TO STAGE: COSTUME DESIGN
7th – 12th Grade
Teaching Artist: Anna Sorrentino
April 9th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Every piece of fabric, pattern, texture, accessory, hairstyle and color choice tells the story. In this workshop, explore how costume designers create memorable looks that communicate to the audience who a character is, where they come from, and how they feel. This session will focus on analyzing a scene from a play and creating a rendering.
Recommended for those interested in costume design and fashion design.
Cost: $20
Please note that some class times may change.