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).
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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 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
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March 2, 2023
Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
March 2, 2023 –
Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
Instructor: Ruth Lettera (Click here for Ruth's Bio)
Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm
1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
*No class 2/23 (Winter Break for most area public schools)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/23, 3/30
Musical theatre singing is not just about vocal quality, but also character and storytelling as well. In this class, students will examine a few different Broadway numbers, not just building vocal technique and blending as an ensemble, but also exploring character choices and story line as well. Over the eight-week session, students will rehearse and stage their numbers, and perform them for families in a showcase during the final class! (Different musical selections are made each session for recurring students.)
Registration: $275
Click here to register for Broadway Melodies, Grades 3 to 5.
March 3, 2023
March 4, 2023
Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5
March 4, 2023 –
Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 (This class is no longer available.)
Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler (Click here for Anne-Marie's Bio)
Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:25am
JUST SIX CLASSES: 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
*No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/18, 3/25
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: $102 for all six weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
March 4, 2023 –
On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio)
Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:45pm
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 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
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. (Games and exercises are often varied from session to session for recurring students.)
Registration: $275
Click here to register for On the Spot, Grades 3 to 5.
March 5, 2023
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March 8, 2023
Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5
March 8, 2023 –
Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5
Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio)
Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:25pm
1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
*No class 2/22 (Winter Break for most area public schools)
**Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/22, 3/29
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!
Registration: $275
Click here to register for Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5.
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