Commonwealth Theatre Center
Summer Programs 2024
Choose from a variety of experiences throughout the summer to fit your interest! You will learn about creating a character, collaborate with new friends, and have a blast. Each session ends with a showcase or even a full production with costumes, lights, and more!
Summer Academy
3 Weeks M-F / 9a-3p
Aftercare Services M-F 3p-5p
3 Performances on the Last weekend, Fri 7:30p / Sat 2:00p / 7:30p
Ages: 8-13
Capacity: 20 Students
DESCRIPTION: For three weeks, ages 8-13 work with Commonwealth Theatre Center directors on a fully-produced play. Students get the exciting experience of rehearsing and performing a play complete with sets, props, and costumes. This program culminates with a weekend of in-person performances on the Nancy Niles Sexton Stage. Several sessions are available, and no experience is necessary.
This year’s play is CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY; based on the book by Roald Dahl.
SUMMER ACADEMY COST: $650
AFTERCARE FOR SUMMER ACADEMY COST: $25/day
DATES:
Session 1: June 3-21 Performances June 21-22, Instructor Tessa McShane
Session 2: June 10-28 (No camp JUNE 19) Performances July 28-29, Instructor Keith McGill
Session 3: June 24- July 12 (No camp JULY 4) Performances July 12-13, Instructor Charlie Sexton
Session 4: July 8 - 26 Performances July 26-27, Instructor Heather Burns
(SOLD OUT) Session 5: July 15- Aug 2 Performances Aug 2-3, Instructor Meg Caudill
Junior Academy
2 Weeks M-F / 9:30a-1:30p
Aftercare services 1:30-3p
One Performance on Last Saturday @ 2p
Ages: Kindergarten Graduates ages 6-8
Capacity: 20 Students
Description: In this two week summer program, students will rehearse an original scripted play inspired by the world of Wonka. The camp will end with a fully staged performance including props, costumes, and dance numbers!
JUNIOR ACADEMY COST: $375
JUNIOR ACADEMY AFTERCARE COST: $25/day until 3p or $50/day until 5p
DATES:
Session 1: June 3 - 14, Performance June 15, Instructors Meg Caudill and Heather Burns
Session 2: July 8- 19, Performance July 20, Instructors Tessa McShane and TBD
Teen Academy: Shakespeare Intensive
3 Weeks M - F / 10 -1
AGES: 13-18 (Some experience necessary.)
Capacity: 20 Students
DESCRIPTION: Students will take a deep look into three plays, discussing major scenes and using the texts to explore various voice and movement exercises.
COST: $450 - *If attending both Intensives, total price is $800
DATES:
June 3 - 21, Instructor Charlie Sexton
Teen Academy: Contemporary Intensive
3 Weeks M - F / 10 -1
AGES: 13-18 (No experience necessary.)
Capacity: 20 Students
DESCRIPTION: Explore modern works from a variety of playwrights in this scene study class. Using text analysis and exercises in vocal techniques, students will discuss the nuances of contemporary acting.
COST: $450 - *If attending both Intensives, total price is $800
DATES: July 8- 26, Instructors Zach Stone and Special Guest Instructors
Acting for Adults
8 weeks / Wed Evenings / 6p-8p
-Showcase on class 8 (final week)
Ages: 18+ and not in high school
Capacity: 20 Students
Description: TBD
COST: $275
Dates:
June 5 - July 24, Instructor Keith McGill
https://ctclou.org/summer-programs-2024/
