Summer Studio Classes

For Ages 14 – 18

Teen Musical featuring Urinetown

Ages 14-18
July 8 – August 9, 2024 (Performances on August 9 & 10 at 7 pm)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$1,400

Teens will rehearse and perform in a full production of Urinetown, which will be performed on the Hartford Stage Main Stage in downtown Hartford. Students will spend time rehearsing and taking part in enriching theatre craft classes. Additionally, students will take a trip to New York to see the Broadway show, The Wiz.

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For Ages 12 – 18

Technical Theater Track

Ages 12-18
July 8 – August 2, 2024 (With some performances taking place outside of regular hours. Crew positions determine schedules.)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$1,350

In this new program, students will spend their mornings working with members of the Hartford Stage Technical Theater staff learning about various elements of backstage craft, including sets, props, costumes, lighting and sound. Students will also take part in enriching theatre craft classes. Students will have the opportunity to assist with crew for our performances throughout the program in our Children’s Cast, One Act, Junior Troupe and Youth Ensemble programs, and will take a trip to New York to see the Broadway show, The Wiz.

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For Ages 10 – 15

Youth Ensemble featuring Anastasia: Youth Edition

Ages 10-15
July 8 – August 2, 2024 (Performances on August 2 at 7 pm and August 3 at 2 pm)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$1,350

Students will rehearse and perform in a production of Anastasia: Youth Edition. Students will spend time rehearsing and taking part in enriching theatre craft classes. Additionally, students will take a trip to New York to see the Broadway show, The Wiz.

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For Ages 9 – 15

One-Act Play

Ages 9-15
Session 1: July 8 – 19, 2024
Session 2: July 22 – August 2, 2024

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$700 per session; $1,350 for both sessions

Young actors will hone their skills with training in the basics of acting and improvisation, working toward a production of a non-musical one act play.

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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

Junior Troupe featuring Willy Wonka Kids

Ages 8-11
July 8 – 26, 2024 (Performances on July 26 at 7 pm and July 27 at 2 pm)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$1,050

Students will rehearse and perform in a production of Willy Wonka Kids. Students will split their time between rehearsing and taking part in classes in acting, movement and other theatre skills.

SOLD OUT!

Please contact Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org to be added to the wait list.

Page to Stage Players

Ages 8-11
July 29 – August 2, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$365

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.

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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 – most generally the groups break down to 5-6 and 7-8.

Session 1: July 8 – 19, 2024
Session 2: July 22 – August 2, 2024

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$700 per session (2 weeks); $1,350 for both (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.

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 8 – 12, 2024
Session 2: July 15 – 19, 2024
Session 3: July 22 – 26, 2024

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 theatre, 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.

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 7/1
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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