All in-person Summer Studio classes will be held at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. Map »
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Pay 50% of the class now, and then be automatically charged the balance on 7/1/23.
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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 10 – 14, 2023
Session 2: July 17 – 21, 2023
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$195 per session (1 week) or $335 for 2 sessions (2 weeks)
Our youngest artists will enjoy a half-day of creative movement, music, story theatre, and puppet play!
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Register for Session 2
To receive your multi-session savings, please add both sessions to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied.
For Ages 5-8
Children’s Cast
Ages 5-8
Session 1: July 10 – 21, 2023
Session 2: July 24 – August 4, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$670 per session (2 weeks) or $1275 both sessions (4 weeks)
Students will take classes in story theatre, 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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Register for Session 2
To receive your multi-session savings, please add both sessions to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied.
Summer Bookends — JUST ADDED!
Ages 5-8
August 7 – 11, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$350
Close out the summer with drama and fun! Students will explore literature from summer reading lists through acting, musical theatre, creative movement and arts and crafts.
For Ages 9-13
One-Act Play — JUST ADDED!
Ages 9-13
July 31 – August 11, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$670
Young actors will hone their skills with training in the basics of acting and improvisation, working toward a performance of a short play.
For Ages 14 – 18
Teen Musical featuring The SpongeBob Musical
Ages 14-18
July 10 – August 11, 2023 (Performances on August 11 & 12 at 7 pm)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$1320
Teens will rehearse a full production of The SpongeBob Musical which will be performed at Hartford Stage in downtown Hartford. Students will spend time rehearsing and taking part in enriching theatre craft classes. Additionally, this summer we will enjoy a trip to New York to see a Broadway show (included in the cost of the program).
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!
Education at Hartford Stage was voted 2018 Most Loved Acting Studio by Hulafrog!
More Information
Have questions? Please contact Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832
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Click on the “REGISTER…” button and follow instructions to our Ticketing Page (please note you are “buying a ticket” to the class!)
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The following programs are sold out.
Youth Ensemble featuring The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Ages 10-15
July 10 – August 4, 2023 (Performances on August 4 at 7 pm and August 5 at 2 pm)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$1275
Students will participate in a musical production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Students spend mornings rehearsing and afternoons exploring elective classes of their choice. Additionally, this summer we will enjoy a trip to New York to see a Broadway show (included in the cost of the program).
Junior Troupe featuring The Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon Kids
Ages 8-11
July 10 – 28, 2023 (Performances on July 28 at 7 pm and July 29 at 2 pm)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$980
Students will participate in a production of The Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon Kids. Students will split their time between rehearsing and taking part in classes in acting, movement and other theatre skills.
