SUMMER STUDIO CLASSES
For Ages 12 – 18
Technical Theater Track
Ages 12-18
July 7 – August 1, 2025 (With some performances taking place outside of regular hours. Crew positions determine schedules.)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$1,420
In this program, students will spend their mornings working with members of the Hartford Stage technical staff learning about various elements of backstage craft, including sets, props, costumes, lighting and sound. Afternoons are spent exploring elective classes of their choice. Students will have the opportunity to assist with crew for various performances throughout summer. Students will also take a field trip to New York to see a Broadway show.
For Ages 9 – 15
One-Act Play
Ages 9-15
Session 1: July 7 – 18, 2025
Session 2: July 21 – August 1, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$735 per session; $1,420 for both sessions
Young actors will hone their skills with training in the basics of acting and improvisation, working toward a non-musical production.
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To receive your multi-session savings, please add both sessions to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied.
For Ages 8 – 11
Page to Stage Players
Ages 8-11
July 28 – August 1, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$380 ($355 when combined with Junior Troupe)
Spend the week with us creating a performance based on books selected from current summer reading lists. Students will use stories, music and fun theatre activities to create a final share performance.
For Ages 5 – 8
Children’s Cast
Ages 5-8 * Please note: to be eligible for the Children’s Cast, students must have completed Kindergarten. Students will be split into groups based on age – generally 5-6 and 7-8.
Session 1: July 7 – 18, 2025
Session 2: July 21 – August 1, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$735 per session (2 weeks); $1,420 for both (4 weeks)
Students will take classes in story theater, creative movement, music, puppetry, and arts and crafts. Each session ends in a mini-production that the cast creates based on favorite stories and characters.
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To receive your multi-session savings, please add both sessions to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied.
For Ages 3 – 5
Day Dreamers
Ages 3-5 * Please note: our Day Dreamers program is for Pre K students only. To be eligible, students must be potty trained.
Session 1: July 7 – 11, 2025
Session 2: July 14 – 18, 2025
Session 3: July 21 – 25, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$205 per session (1 week); $350 for 2 sessions (2 weeks); $455 for all sessions (3 weeks)
Our youngest artists will enjoy a half-day of creative movement, music, story theater, and puppet play!
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Register for Session 2
Register for Session 3
To receive your multi-session savings, please add both sessions to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied.
For Ages 14 – 18
Teen Musical featuring The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Ages 14-18
July 7 – August 8, 2025 (Performances on August 8 & 9 at 7 pm)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Please note the earlier start time for this summer)
$1,550
Teens will rehearse and perform in a full production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical which will be performed at the Hartford Stage Main Stage in downtown Hartford. Students will spend time rehearsing and taking part in enriching theater craft classes. Students will also take a field trip to New York to see a Broadway show.
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For Ages 10 – 14
Youth Ensemble featuring Something Rotten, Jr.
Ages 10-15
July 7 – August 1, 2025 (Performances on August 1 at 7 pm and August 2 at 2 pm)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$1,420
Students will rehearse and perform in a full musical production of Something Rotten, Jr., while also exploring elective classes of their choice. Students will also take a field trip to New York to see a Broadway show.
SOLD OUT!
For Ages 8-11
Junior Troupe featuring Seussical Kids
Ages 8-11
July 7 – 25, 2025 (Performances on July 25 at 7 pm and July 26 at 2 pm)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$1,100 ($1,065 when combined with Page to Stage Players)
Students will rehearse and perform a full musical production of Seussical Kids. Students will split their time between rehearsing and taking part in classes in acting, movement and other theatre skills.
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All in-person Summer Studio classes will be held at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. Map »
Tuition assistance available for qualifying families! Click here to apply.
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Payment Plans Available!
Choose from one of these plans during check-out:
4 PAYMENTS: 25% due now, and 25% due on each of these dates: 4/1, 5/1 and 6/1
2 PAYMENTS: 50% due now, and 50% due on 5/1
Early Drop Off / Late Pick Up
Early Drop Off (8:00-8:45 am) or Late Pick Up (4:15-5:30 pm) is available every day of camp. You can select the days and sessions you need for only $5 per session (fee is per family). Click here to purchase online!
Register Online:
Click on the “REGISTER…” button and follow instructions to our Ticketing Page (please note you are “buying a ticket” to the class!)
More Information
Have questions? Please contact Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832
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