Curtain Call offers two different summer programs for youth: our Summerstock and Summerstock Junior program, which is a full-day, conservatory-style workshop program for ages six thru sixteen, and our Summer Youth Theatre which produces a full-scale musical production each summer featuring performers and technicians grade four thru age twenty-one. Scroll down below our calendar for information on each.
Scenes for Teens (ages 13-15) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Joey Sanzaro
Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:30pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 and 11/13
*NO CLASS 10/9 for Yom Kippur
This intensive workshop will explore character development, objectives, obstacles, how to make character-driven choices and build confidence in presentation using age-appropriate scenes for stage, film and TV.
Between the Lines: Scene Study for Adults (ages 16 and up welcome) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Carole Claps
Thursdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7 and 11/14
NO Class 10/31 for Halloween.
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring the character to life through “truth.” Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, his or her objectives and obstacles, and make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance.
9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 and 11/25
*NO CLASS 9/30 for Rosh Hashanah, 10/14 for Columbus Day and 11/11 for Veteran's Day
Designed for actors who are looking to get a “leg up” in dance, this class explores a trademark style featured in so many musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Newsiesand TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. This class is designed for students with less than two years tap experience.
Registration: $128 for all eight weeks or register at a drop-in rate of $18 per class.
9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 and 11/25
NO Class 9/30 for Rosh Hashanah, 10/14 for Columbus Day and 11/11 for Veteran’s Day
Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed inhibitions, build personal ease and confidence onstage, and develop trust among fellow performers. These skills also apply to social, business, interview/audition and presentation situations. In this eight-week class for beginner students, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises.
Between the Lines: Scene Study for Adults (ages 16 and up welcome) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Carole Claps
Thursdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7 and 11/14
NO Class 10/31 for Halloween.
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring the character to life through “truth.” Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, his or her objectives and obstacles, and make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance.
Scenes for Teens (ages 13-15) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Joey Sanzaro
Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:30pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 and 11/13
*NO CLASS 10/9 for Yom Kippur
This intensive workshop will explore character development, objectives, obstacles, how to make character-driven choices and build confidence in presentation using age-appropriate scenes for stage, film and TV.
Between the Lines: Scene Study for Adults (ages 16 and up welcome) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Carole Claps
Thursdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7 and 11/14
NO Class 10/31 for Halloween.
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring the character to life through “truth.” Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, his or her objectives and obstacles, and make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance.
9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 and 11/25
*NO CLASS 9/30 for Rosh Hashanah, 10/14 for Columbus Day and 11/11 for Veteran's Day
Designed for actors who are looking to get a “leg up” in dance, this class explores a trademark style featured in so many musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Newsiesand TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. This class is designed for students with less than two years tap experience.
Registration: $128 for all eight weeks or register at a drop-in rate of $18 per class.
9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 and 11/25
NO Class 9/30 for Rosh Hashanah, 10/14 for Columbus Day and 11/11 for Veteran’s Day
Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed inhibitions, build personal ease and confidence onstage, and develop trust among fellow performers. These skills also apply to social, business, interview/audition and presentation situations. In this eight-week class for beginner students, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises.
Scenes for Teens (ages 13-15) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Joey Sanzaro
Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:30pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 and 11/13
*NO CLASS 10/9 for Yom Kippur
This intensive workshop will explore character development, objectives, obstacles, how to make character-driven choices and build confidence in presentation using age-appropriate scenes for stage, film and TV.
Between the Lines: Scene Study for Adults (ages 16 and up welcome) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Carole Claps
Thursdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7 and 11/14
NO Class 10/31 for Halloween.
Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring the character to life through “truth.” Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, his or her objectives and obstacles, and make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance.
9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 and 11/25
*NO CLASS 9/30 for Rosh Hashanah, 10/14 for Columbus Day and 11/11 for Veteran's Day
Designed for actors who are looking to get a “leg up” in dance, this class explores a trademark style featured in so many musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Newsiesand TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. This class is designed for students with less than two years tap experience.
Registration: $128 for all eight weeks or register at a drop-in rate of $18 per class.
9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 and 11/25
NO Class 9/30 for Rosh Hashanah, 10/14 for Columbus Day and 11/11 for Veteran’s Day
Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed inhibitions, build personal ease and confidence onstage, and develop trust among fellow performers. These skills also apply to social, business, interview/audition and presentation situations. In this eight-week class for beginner students, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises.
Scenes for Teens (ages 13-15) This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Joey Sanzaro
Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:30pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 and 11/13
*NO CLASS 10/9 for Yom Kippur
This intensive workshop will explore character development, objectives, obstacles, how to make character-driven choices and build confidence in presentation using age-appropriate scenes for stage, film and TV.
Our SUMMERSTOCK (ages 11 to 16) and SUMMERSTOCK JUNIOR (ages 6 to 11) programs are full-day, theatre arts workshops. No previous experience is required and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Each session culminates in a showcase performance on the final date (see descriptions below for specific dates and times). Each program session is two weeks. There is NO registration for just one week of the program. Students must be available for both weeks of any session and its performance showcase.
The maximum number of students accepted for each two-week session is forty (40). Students are grouped according to their date of birth and will rotate throughout the day in these age-appropriate groups between experienced teaching artists for specialized instruction. Our staff consists of three (3), specialized instructors, our program director, a program assistant and three (3) to six (6) classroom assistants. Material for classes (scenes, music, etc.) is often selected based on a different theme each summer. Students will work on a variety of pieces from different selected plays and musicals based upon that theme. Our showcase performance will present highlights of these pieces.
Students should bring a lunch each day. Refrigerators and microwave ovens are available for use at the theatre complex. There is no food service or transportation provided. We also have access to the playground on the Sterling Farms Complex for outdoor activities.
Drop-off begins a half hour before the start of the program. Earlier drop-offs may be discussed and arranged with our Education Director. (Contact brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 x16.)
Discounts are available for siblings (10% off for each additional child). Scholarships and payment plans are also available for families in need. (See the sidebar to your right for scholarship application requirements or call 203-329-8207 x16.)
Please inform us of any allergies, special needs, conditions or medications.
There are four, separate Summerstock program sessions:
SUMMERSTOCK CREATIVE THEATRE FOR AGES 11-16
June 24 to July 3, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Through rotating study in Improv, Shakespeare and Modern Acting in age-appropriate groups (5th and 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade, high school), students will tap into their own creativity to assemble a showcase performance on the final date drawing upon the instincts, teamwork and timing built in Improv, the technique and discipline developed in Modern Acting and the power tapped through Shakespeare’s language. The session culminates in a showcase performance on the final date at 7:00pm.
Registration is $725 ($653 for each additional sibling after the first child).
SUMMERSTOCK MUSICAL THEATRE FOR AGES 11-16: SOLD OUT! Registration is no longer available.
July 8 to 19, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
This fun and focused, full-day workshop will sharpen skills in singing, acting and dance. In age-appropriate groups (5th and 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade, high school), students will rotate between these three subjects and be introduced to various musicals that share a common theme. The session also includes a day that focuses entirely on audition preparation. The session culminates in a showcase performance on the final date at 7:00pm.
Registration:$800 ($720 for each additional sibling after the first child).
SUMMERSTOCK JUNIOR FOR AGES 6-11 (two, separate, two-week sessions): BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT! Registration is no longer available.
Session One: July 22 to August 2, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Session Two: August 5 to 16, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Summerstock Junior provides a strong foundation in acting and performance for ages six to eleven by offering a balance of script acting, improv and musical theatre. The day will include warm-up games, exercises and activities that involve all students and other periods where students will receive specialized instruction in age-appropriate groups (ages six to eight and ages nine to eleven). Students will present a showcase of their work on the final day of each session at 3:00pm. They will also work on special arts and crafts projects relating to their showcase performance.
Registration for each session is $750 ($675 for each additional sibling after the first child).
A few images from past Summerstock and Summerstock Junior programs:
Curtain Call’s Summer Youth Theatre (SYT)
For nearly thirty years, Curtain Call’s Summer Youth Theatre has provided creative outlets for youth both on stage and behind the scenes. Rehearsals are typically held Monday to Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (with some weekends) beginning mid-June while crew work on sets, costumes, lights, etc. takes place Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Performances are typically the first two weeks in August. Overall, our Summer Youth Theatre provides nearly 100 hours of creative enrichment and interaction for youth with common interests under the guidance of a team of area professionals.
Participation fee for cast and crew is $50. (Each additional sibling receives $25 off.)
(PLEASE NOTE: Curtain Call’s Summer Youth Theatre is its own, individual program and NOT part of Curtain Call’s Summerstock and Summerstock Junior workshop programs.)
NEW: SYT APPAREL IS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER!
That’s right! T-shirts, crew-neck sweatshirts and sweat pants are available featuring a new graphic design by SYT members Lily Fine and Liam Gelling. T-shirts are just $16, Crew-neck Sweatshirts and Sweatpants are $25. (Orders will be submitted for printing once we’ve reached at least 25 orders for any one item.)
SCENES FOR TEENS (ages 13-15)
