We are currently working on setting our Summerstock 2024 schedule. We anticipate this should be finalized by January 8, 2024.

General information about our Summerstock Workshop Programs is available below. PLEASE NOTE: the anticipated program dates may be subject to change before January 8, 2024.

  

 

   

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).

For more information, email brian@curtaincallinc.com or call 203-329-8207 (x700).

 

Summerstock Creative Theatre: Grade 6 to 12

This program offers a rotation of study in Improv (or unscripted theatre), Acting and Script/Scene Writing. Students must be entering grades 6 thru 12 in the 2024/2025 school year.

Workshop Dates: We have not finalized our 2024 dates, but so far, we anticipate the program will run June 24 to July 3, 2024.

Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Showcase Performance: Wednesday, July 3 at 7:00pm

Registration: $775 (Register for both Creative and Musical and save $200.)

 

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 2024/2025 school year.

Workshop Dates: We have not finalized our 2024 dates, but so far, we anticipate the program will run July 8 to 19, 2024.

Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Showcase Performance: Friday, July 19 at 7:00pm

Registration: $825 (Register for both Creative and Musical 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: We have not finalized our 2024 dates, but so far, we anticipate the program will run July 22 to August 2, 2024.

Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Showcase Performance: Friday, August 2 at 3:00pm

Summerstock Junior Two:

Workshop Dates: We have not finalized our 2024 dates, but so far, we anticipate the program will run August 5 to 16, 2024.

Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Showcase Performance: Friday, August 16 at 3:00pm

 

Enjoy some highlights from our 2021 Summerstock and Summerstock Junior Workshops:

Opening Up – Full Group

“Opening Up” from the musical, Waitress

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