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:

Monday	Group A	Group B	Group C
Class 1	Voice	Acting	Dance
Class 2	Dance	Voice	Acting
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).

Click Here For Our Current COVID-19 Policies for 2023.

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) Scene and Sketch Writing. Students must be entering grades 6 thru 12 in the 2023/2024 school year.

 

Because the July 4^th 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 – Full Group

“Opening Up” from the musical, Waitress

 

View as List

MonthWeekDay

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

• Previous
• Next

November 2023

SunSunday	MonMonday	TueTuesday	WedWednesday	ThuThursday	FriFriday	SatSaturday
29October 29, 2023	30October 30, 2023 How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5 Close October 30, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 6 - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Instructor: Alexandra Cahr Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:45pm 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 *No class 9/25 (Yom Kippur) or 10/9 (Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples Day) This class is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in how to prepare for various auditions: singing, acting, and dance. Does your child wish to audition for the next big show, but lacks confidence or isn’t sure how to properly prepare for what’s expected? This workshop is designed to help! Students will build confidence in their skills and how to present themselves. They’ll learn how to pick the right song for themselves (that showcases their vocal and acting ability), and exactly what 32 bars of that song to audition with. They’ll also build confidence in tackling cold readings from scripts, as well as dance auditions. By the end of our eighth week, students will learn that auditions are not meant to be intimidating, but an opportunity for hopeful actors to shine! Registration: $280  More about How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5	31October 31, 2023	1November 1, 2023	2November 2, 2023 Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6 Close November 2, 2023 5:00 pm – 5:55 pm Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6 Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler Thursdays, 5:00pm to 5:55pm 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Designed for young actors looking to develop more comfort and confidence with dance and movement, particularly musical theatre styles such as theatre jazz and tap. Build basic skills that will help you in both audition and performance situations and give you more assurance while also having fun! Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for all 8 weeks of Musical Theatre Dance, Grades 3 to 6. Click here to register for Musical Theatre Dance, Grades 3 to 6 on a drop-in (or per-class) basis. More about Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6	3November 3, 2023	4November 4, 2023 Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close November 4, 2023 10:15 am – 11:30 am Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 10:15am to 11:30am 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 *No class 11/11 (Veteran’s Day). This is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in how to act on camera. Acting on-camera is very different than acting onstage. On stage, actors must be “larger than life” so they can be seen and heard all the way from the back of the theatre or in the balcony. Acting for the camera comes closer to reality than acting on stage, and is more intimate. The camera can zoom in as closely or intently as needed, and hones in on what exactly the audience should see. Learn how to best present yourself on-camera and explore auditions, commercials, scenes for TV and film using actual, network and professional scripts. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to book professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Clips of the students' work will be saved to a Google Classroom Drive and made available for parents following the end of the session. Registration: $280 Click here to register for Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 On the Spot: Comedy & Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close November 4, 2023 11:30 am – 12:45 pm On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:45pm 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 *No class 11/11 (Veteran’s Day). This is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in acting and comedy basics, which helps to shed inhibitions, instill confidence in one's own creative ideas and contributions, and helps develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. In this class, young actors will tap into their own creative ideas and instincts as they explore improv, sketches, physical comedy, parody and joke-telling! They’ll build confidence and teamwork as they learn to trust in themselves and their fellow actors, and recognize the difference between appropriate and inappropriate humor.  Highlights of the students’ work have often been presented in a showcase for an invited audience at the end of the session if the class is comfortable. (Games and exercises are often varied from session to session for recurring students.) Registration: $280  Click here to register for On the Spot: Comedy & Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5. More about On the Spot: Comedy & Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
5November 5, 2023	6November 6, 2023 How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5 Close November 6, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 6 - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Instructor: Alexandra Cahr Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:45pm 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 *No class 9/25 (Yom Kippur) or 10/9 (Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples Day) This class is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in how to prepare for various auditions: singing, acting, and dance. Does your child wish to audition for the next big show, but lacks confidence or isn’t sure how to properly prepare for what’s expected? This workshop is designed to help! Students will build confidence in their skills and how to present themselves. They’ll learn how to pick the right song for themselves (that showcases their vocal and acting ability), and exactly what 32 bars of that song to audition with. They’ll also build confidence in tackling cold readings from scripts, as well as dance auditions. By the end of our eighth week, students will learn that auditions are not meant to be intimidating, but an opportunity for hopeful actors to shine! Registration: $280  More about How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5	7November 7, 2023 Let’s Put On a Show, Grades 3 to 6 Close November 7, 2023 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Let’s Put On a Show, Grades 3 to 6 - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Instructors: Jonathan Cahr and Justin McArthur  Tuesdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14 *No class 10/31 (Halloween) This class will develop a mini-musical culminating in a performance on the final date for family and friends that includes minor set pieces, costumes, props , and stage lighting. Under the direction of a pair of instructors, one serving as music director, the other as stage director, this class will develop a mini-musical performance for the final date, focusing on strengthening and enhancing vocal as well as acting skills, character development, understanding plot and conflict, character objectives and obstacles, staging and movement, and how musical numbers help to drive the storyline. Their performance will include minor set pieces, props, costumes, and stage lighting. (A new mini-musical is explored each session for recurring students. This fall's selection is TBD.) All students must be available for their performance on the final date (November 14). Registration: $350 More about Let’s Put On a Show, Grades 3 to 6	8November 8, 2023	9November 9, 2023 Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6 Close November 9, 2023 5:00 pm – 5:55 pm Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6 Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler Thursdays, 5:00pm to 5:55pm 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Designed for young actors looking to develop more comfort and confidence with dance and movement, particularly musical theatre styles such as theatre jazz and tap. Build basic skills that will help you in both audition and performance situations and give you more assurance while also having fun! Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for all 8 weeks of Musical Theatre Dance, Grades 3 to 6. Click here to register for Musical Theatre Dance, Grades 3 to 6 on a drop-in (or per-class) basis. More about Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6	10November 10, 2023	11November 11, 2023
12November 12, 2023	13November 13, 2023 How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5 Close November 13, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 6 - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Instructor: Alexandra Cahr Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:45pm 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 *No class 9/25 (Yom Kippur) or 10/9 (Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples Day) This class is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in how to prepare for various auditions: singing, acting, and dance. Does your child wish to audition for the next big show, but lacks confidence or isn’t sure how to properly prepare for what’s expected? This workshop is designed to help! Students will build confidence in their skills and how to present themselves. They’ll learn how to pick the right song for themselves (that showcases their vocal and acting ability), and exactly what 32 bars of that song to audition with. They’ll also build confidence in tackling cold readings from scripts, as well as dance auditions. By the end of our eighth week, students will learn that auditions are not meant to be intimidating, but an opportunity for hopeful actors to shine! Registration: $280  More about How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5	14November 14, 2023 Let’s Put On a Show, Grades 3 to 6 Close November 14, 2023 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Let’s Put On a Show, Grades 3 to 6 - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Instructors: Jonathan Cahr and Justin McArthur  Tuesdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14 *No class 10/31 (Halloween) This class will develop a mini-musical culminating in a performance on the final date for family and friends that includes minor set pieces, costumes, props , and stage lighting. Under the direction of a pair of instructors, one serving as music director, the other as stage director, this class will develop a mini-musical performance for the final date, focusing on strengthening and enhancing vocal as well as acting skills, character development, understanding plot and conflict, character objectives and obstacles, staging and movement, and how musical numbers help to drive the storyline. Their performance will include minor set pieces, props, costumes, and stage lighting. (A new mini-musical is explored each session for recurring students. This fall's selection is TBD.) All students must be available for their performance on the final date (November 14). Registration: $350 More about Let’s Put On a Show, Grades 3 to 6	15November 15, 2023	16November 16, 2023 Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6 Close November 16, 2023 5:00 pm – 5:55 pm Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6 Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler Thursdays, 5:00pm to 5:55pm 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Designed for young actors looking to develop more comfort and confidence with dance and movement, particularly musical theatre styles such as theatre jazz and tap. Build basic skills that will help you in both audition and performance situations and give you more assurance while also having fun! Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for all 8 weeks of Musical Theatre Dance, Grades 3 to 6. Click here to register for Musical Theatre Dance, Grades 3 to 6 on a drop-in (or per-class) basis. More about Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6	17November 17, 2023	18November 18, 2023 Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close November 18, 2023 10:15 am – 11:30 am Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 10:15am to 11:30am 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 *No class 11/11 (Veteran’s Day). This is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in how to act on camera. Acting on-camera is very different than acting onstage. On stage, actors must be “larger than life” so they can be seen and heard all the way from the back of the theatre or in the balcony. Acting for the camera comes closer to reality than acting on stage, and is more intimate. The camera can zoom in as closely or intently as needed, and hones in on what exactly the audience should see. Learn how to best present yourself on-camera and explore auditions, commercials, scenes for TV and film using actual, network and professional scripts. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to book professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Clips of the students' work will be saved to a Google Classroom Drive and made available for parents following the end of the session. Registration: $280 Click here to register for Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 On the Spot: Comedy & Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close November 18, 2023 11:30 am – 12:45 pm On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:45pm 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 *No class 11/11 (Veteran’s Day). This is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in acting and comedy basics, which helps to shed inhibitions, instill confidence in one's own creative ideas and contributions, and helps develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. In this class, young actors will tap into their own creative ideas and instincts as they explore improv, sketches, physical comedy, parody and joke-telling! They’ll build confidence and teamwork as they learn to trust in themselves and their fellow actors, and recognize the difference between appropriate and inappropriate humor.  Highlights of the students’ work have often been presented in a showcase for an invited audience at the end of the session if the class is comfortable. (Games and exercises are often varied from session to session for recurring students.) Registration: $280  Click here to register for On the Spot: Comedy & Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5. More about On the Spot: Comedy & Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
19November 19, 2023	20November 20, 2023 How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5 Close November 20, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 6 - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Instructor: Alexandra Cahr Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:45pm 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 *No class 9/25 (Yom Kippur) or 10/9 (Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples Day) This class is a skill-building and confidence-boosting class in how to prepare for various auditions: singing, acting, and dance. Does your child wish to audition for the next big show, but lacks confidence or isn’t sure how to properly prepare for what’s expected? This workshop is designed to help! Students will build confidence in their skills and how to present themselves. They’ll learn how to pick the right song for themselves (that showcases their vocal and acting ability), and exactly what 32 bars of that song to audition with. They’ll also build confidence in tackling cold readings from scripts, as well as dance auditions. By the end of our eighth week, students will learn that auditions are not meant to be intimidating, but an opportunity for hopeful actors to shine! Registration: $280  More about How Do I Prepare for Auditions? Grades 3 to 5	21November 21, 2023	22November 22, 2023	23November 23, 2023	24November 24, 2023	25November 25, 2023
26November 26, 2023	27November 27, 2023	28November 28, 2023	29November 29, 2023	30November 30, 2023	1December 1, 2023	2December 2, 2023

Categories

•   Adults
• General
• Grades 3 to 5
• Grades K to 2
•   Grades K to 5
•   High School
• Middle and High School
• Middle School
•   Teens and Adults
• All Categories

• RSS
• Subscribe in Google
• Subscribe in Outlook

Print View