Curtain Call’s Summerstock and Summerstock Junior are full-day, conservatory-style workshop programs in dramatic and musical theatre arts. Students hone creative, collaborative and social skills as well as performance skills. Each session runs two weeks and accommodates a maximum of 40 students. Those students are then placed in age-appropriate groups for a rotating schedule of study in a variety of performance subjects under a team of specialized instructors. For example:
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Monday |
Group A |
Group B |
Group C |
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Class 1 |
Voice |
Acting |
Dance |
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Class 2 |
Dance |
Voice |
Acting |
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Class 3 |
Acting |
Dance |
Voice |
(See the session descriptions below for what specific areas of study each session explores).
Class work is highlighted in a student showcase at the end of each session. A lunch and snack break will be part of the daily schedule. Lunch will normally take place on the playground and picnic area of the Sterling Farms property, weather permitting, or in our Dressing Room Theatre where tables are available for seating. Students should bring their own lunch and snacks in a bag or lunch box, as well as a water bottle, clearly labeled with their name. Please avoid packing any nut-related items as a number of students (and sometimes staff) often suffer from nut-related allergies.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH PARENTS WILL TAKE PLACE BY EMAIL. Once you have registered, you will receive an automated confirmation from our online system. Further information and any necessary forms (waivers, photo releases and emergency/medical forms) will be sent via email at least two weeks prior to the start of the session (if not sooner). If you do have questions in the meantime, please contact Education Director Brian Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 (x700).
Sibling Discounts and Payment Plan Options are available. Scholarships are available for students in need. Details on how to apply as well as information on our staff’s backgrounds can be found in the sidebar to the right if you are on your computer or tablet (or to the bottom if you are on your phone).
For more information, email brian@curtaincallinc.com or call 203-329-8207 (x700).
Summerstock Creative Theatre: Grade 6 to 12
This two-week program offers a rotation of study in Improv (or unscripted theatre), Acting and (NEW THIS SUMMER) Play and Sketch Writing. Students must be entering grades 6 thru 12 in the 2023/2024 school year.
Because the July 4th holiday falls on a Tuesday (and odds are most families will want to take advantage of the long weekend), it severely condenses our second week of class, when we are in rigorous preparation for our showcase performance. To help compensate for the shortened time, this year’s program will run the following dates:
Orientation Day: June 24, from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Workshop Dates: June 26 to 30 and July 5 to 7 (*Students must have all scene work for our showcase memorized over the holiday weekend.)
Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Showcase Performance: July 7 at 7:00pm
Registration: $775 (Register for both Creative and Musical and save $200.)
Click here to register for Summerstock Creative Theatre, Grades 6 to 12 (June 24 to July 7, 2023).
Summerstock Musical Theatre: Grade 6 to 12
This two-week program offers a rotation of study in Acting, Voice and Dance for Musical Theatre Performance and will also include lessons in audition preparation. Students must be entering grades 6 thru 12 in the 2023/2024 school year.
Workshop Dates: July 10 to 21, 2023
Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Showcase Performance: Friday, July 21 at 7:00pm
Registration: $825 (Register for both Creative and Musical and save $200!)
Click here to register for Summerstock Musical Theatre, Grades 6 to 12 (July 10 to 21, 2023).
Click here to register for BOTH Creative AND Musical Theatre Sessions and save $200!
Summerstock Junior: Grade K to 5
There are two-separate, two-week sessions of Summerstock Junior. They are not linked nor is one a continuation of the other. Students are welcome to sign up for either or both two-week sessions.
These two-week programs offer a rotation of study in Improv, Acting, Singing and Dance/Movement. Students must be entering grades K to 5 in the 2023/2024 school year.
Registration: $775 (Per session. Register for both Sessions One and Two and save $200.)
Summerstock Junior One:
Workshop Dates: July 24 to August 4, 2023
Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Showcase Performance: Friday, August 4 at 3:00pm
Click here to register for Summerstock Junior One, Grades K to 5 (July 24 to August 4, 2023).
Summerstock Junior Two:
Workshop Dates: August 7 to 18, 2023
Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Showcase Performance: Friday, August 18 at 3:00pm
Click here to register for Summerstock Junior Two, Grades K to 5 (August 7 to 18, 2023).
Click here to register for BOTH Summerstock Junior One AND Two, Grades K to 5, and Save $200!
Enjoy some highlights from our 2021 Summerstock and Summerstock Junior Workshops:
“Opening Up” from the musical, Waitress
February 2023
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January 29, 2023
January 30, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12
January 30, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio)
Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
*No class 2/20 (President’s Day)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer.
Registration: $275
January 31, 2023
February 1, 2023
February 2, 2023
February 3, 2023
February 4, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12
February 4, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio)
Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18
*No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1
Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable.
Registration: $275
February 5, 2023
February 6, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12
February 6, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio)
Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
*No class 2/20 (President’s Day)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer.
Registration: $275
February 7, 2023
February 8, 2023
February 9, 2023
February 10, 2023
February 11, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12
February 11, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio)
Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18
*No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1
Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable.
Registration: $275
February 12, 2023
February 13, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12
February 13, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio)
Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
*No class 2/20 (President’s Day)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer.
Registration: $275
February 14, 2023
February 15, 2023
February 16, 2023
February 17, 2023
February 18, 2023
February 19, 2023
February 20, 2023
February 21, 2023
February 22, 2023
February 23, 2023
February 24, 2023
February 25, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12
February 25, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio)
Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18
*No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1
Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable.
Registration: $275
February 26, 2023
February 27, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12
February 27, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio)
Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
*No class 2/20 (President’s Day)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer.
Registration: $275
February 28, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 2, 2023
March 3, 2023
March 4, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12
March 4, 2023 –
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio)
Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18
*No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1
Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable.
Registration: $275
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| January 29, 2023 |
January 30, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12January 30, 2023 – Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 |
January 31, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | February 2, 2023 | February 3, 2023 |
February 4, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12February 4, 2023 – Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio) Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable. Registration: $275 |
| February 5, 2023 |
February 6, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12February 6, 2023 – Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 |
February 7, 2023 | February 8, 2023 | February 9, 2023 | February 10, 2023 |
February 11, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12February 11, 2023 – Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio) Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable. Registration: $275 |
| February 12, 2023 |
February 13, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12February 13, 2023 – Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 |
February 14, 2023 | February 15, 2023 | February 16, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | February 18, 2023 |
| February 19, 2023 | February 20, 2023 | February 21, 2023 | February 22, 2023 | February 23, 2023 | February 24, 2023 |
February 25, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12February 25, 2023 – Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio) Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable. Registration: $275 |
| February 26, 2023 |
February 27, 2023
Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12February 27, 2023 – Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 |
February 28, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | March 2, 2023 | March 3, 2023 |
March 4, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12March 4, 2023 – Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio) Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable. Registration: $275 |
