Registration is NOW OPEN! Details can be found in the program description below. Please scroll down and read.
Register for BOTH our Creative and Musical Theatre Sessions for Grades 6 to 12, or BOTH Sessions of Summerstock Junior for Grades K to 5, and save $200 (discount expires after the start date of the 1st session of the package)!
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 (according to what grade they are entering in the fall) 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).
All skill levels are welcome. No experience is required. Class work is highlighted in a student showcase at the end of each session. (Which means, we do NOT put on a full production. Instead, our showcases consist of scenes, vignettes, and musical numbers that students have been developing in their classes. This allows for flexibility in content, and balance of stage time for our students.) Each day begins with full-group warm-ups, theatre games, and exercises. 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).
Drop-offs are no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the program start, and pick up is no later than 30 minutes after the program ends. Because we are a fully-operational theatre company and not a “summer camp,” our staff has multiple duties and tasks to attend to regarding preparation and safety for our program prior to the day’s start as well as at the end of the day, preparing for evening activities, and are not available to supervise students for extended hours.
While our stages, lobbies, restrooms, dressing rooms, and our studio in our Main Office all have handicap access, the studios and dressing rooms on the upper level of the Kweskin and Dressing Room Theatres have stairs only – no elevators.
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: 6/24, 6/25, 6/26, 6/27, 6/28, 7/1, 7/2, 7/3
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.)
Click here to register for Summerstock Creative Theatre ONLY.
Click here to register for Summerstock Creative AND Musical Theatre together.
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: 7/8, 7/9, 7/10, 7/11, 7/12, 7/15, 7/16, 7/17, 7/18, 7/19
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!)
Click here to register for Summerstock Musical Theatre ONLY.
Click here to register for BOTH Summerstock Creative AND Musical Theatre together.
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 2024/2025 school year.
Registration: $775 (Per session. Register for both Sessions One and Two and save $200.)
Summerstock Junior One:
Workshop Dates: 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25, 7/26, 7/29, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/2
Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Showcase Performance: Friday, August 2 at 3:00pm
Click here to register for Summerstock Junior: Session One ONLY.
Summerstock Junior Two:
Workshop Dates: 8/5, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9, 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15, 8/16
Workshop Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Showcase Performance: Friday, August 16 at 3:00pm
Click here to register for Summerstock Junior: Session Two ONLY.
Click here to register for BOTH Summerstock Junior: Sessions One AND Two together.
Enjoy some highlights from our 2021 Summerstock and Summerstock Junior Workshops:
“Opening Up” from the musical, Waitress
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March 31, 2024
April 1, 2024
Monday Classes Make-up Dates (In Case of Emergency/Weather Cancellations)
April 1, 2024 N/A
This date is reserved for make-up classes in the event of cancellation of any of our Monday after school and evening classes.
Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate
April 1, 2024 –
Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate
Instructor: Caitlin Ann Roberts
Mondays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm
4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3
*No classes 4/15 for Spring Break and 5/27 for Memorial Day.
Designed for actors with less than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance.
Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Beginners & Intermediate.
Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced
April 1, 2024 –
Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced
Instructor: Caitlin Ann Roberts
Mondays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm
4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3,
*No classes 4/15 for Spring Break and 5/27 for Memorial Day.
Designed for actors with two or more years of tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance.
Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
Click here to register for ALL EIGHT WEEKS of Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Advanced.
Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Advanced.
April 2, 2024
Broadway Melodies: A Triple Threat Workshop for Grades 3 to 6
April 2, 2024 –
Broadway Melodies: A Triple Threat Workshop for Grades 3 to 6
Instructor: Jonathan Cahr and Justin McArthur
Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:30pm
4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
*No classes 4/16 for Spring Break
This class will focus on singing, movement, and acting for musical theatre performance, helping students to strengthen skills and confidence in each and become what’s considered a “triple threat” in the biz! Students will work on a few different songs they can use for auditions to help build their repertoire, monologues, and even explore basics of stage movement and choreography. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends on our final date, May 28, 2024.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024).
Click here to register for Broadway Melodies: A Triple Threat Workshop, Grades 3 to 6.
Broadway Bound Triple Threat Workshop, Grades 8 to 10
April 2, 2024 –
Broadway Bound Triple Threat Workshop, Grades 8 to 10
*This class is no longer available for registration.
Instructors: Jonathan and Alexandra Cahr
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
*No classes 4/16 for Spring Break
This intensive study will focus in voice, dance, and acting for musical theatre performance, building and enhancing skills and confidence in each as well as helping students prepare for musical theatre auditions. With their instructors, they will develop pieces (an up-tempo song, a ballad, and monologue) to add to their audition repertoire, tackle choreography and handling dance auditions, and learn how to present themselves with confidence. The class will culminate in a very informal showcase on the final date, May 28, 2024.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024).
Measure for Measure: A Song Study Workshop for Adults
April 2, 2024 –
Measure for Measure: A Song Study Workshop for Adults
*This class is no longer available for registration.
Instructor: Vicky Herrera-Crilly
Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
*No classes 4/16 for Spring Break
Strengthen vocal technique and breakdown songs to explore both their technical and storytelling components. Learn to interpret the underlying and hidden clues in the music that lead to discovery of character, objective, conflict, and emotionality, and develop pieces you can use for auditions, concerts, or cabaret performances. Students are welcome to bring in songs they are already working on or new songs they are interested in exploring. Song resources will also be made available to students. An informal recital at the end of the session is optional.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024).
April 3, 2024
Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2
April 3, 2024 –
Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm
4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
*No class 4/17 for Spring Break.
This low-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, scripted scenes/sketches and commercials, without the pressure of rehearsing and preparation associated with putting on a show. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. 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. If students elect not to hold a performance, we will provide parents with video clips of student work from the class session.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024).
Click here to register for Budding Actor's Workshop, Grades K to 2.
LOL: Sketch Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8
April 3, 2024 –
LOL: Sketch Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8
*This class is no longer available for registration.
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 5:15pm to 6:45pm
4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
*No class 4/17 for Spring Break.
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. Explore a variety of comedic styles including improv, sketch, physical comedy and parody. Students will develop their own comedic scenes and sketches! Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas, while you also build trust in your scene partners, learn to listen and “pass the ball,” commit to the given circumstances in a scene, and bring freshness and spontaneity to your acting performance.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024).
Off the Cuff: Short-Form Adult Improv
April 3, 2024 –
Off the Cuff: Short-Form Adult Improv
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
*No class 4/17 for Spring Break.
Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, and build confidence and ease onstage. It also allows them to build trust among their fellow performers, commit to the given circumstance of a scene or situation, build upon their ideas, and bring freshness, adaptability and spontaneity in their performance. These skills also apply to social, presentational, interview, and business situations. “Short-form” improv consists of short scenes usually constructed from a predetermined game, structure, or idea and driven by an audience suggestion. In this eight-week class, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024).
Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Short-Form Improv for Adults.
April 4, 2024
Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6
April 4, 2024 –
Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6
*This class is no longer available for registration.
Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler
Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:25pm
4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
*No class 4/18 for Spring Break.
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 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
April 5, 2024
April 6, 2024
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April 1, 2024
Monday Classes Make-up Dates (In Case of Emergency/Weather Cancellations)April 1, 2024 N/A This date is reserved for make-up classes in the event of cancellation of any of our Monday after school and evening classes. Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & IntermediateApril 1, 2024 – Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Instructor: Caitlin Ann Roberts Mondays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3 *No classes 4/15 for Spring Break and 5/27 for Memorial Day. Designed for actors with less than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Beginners & Intermediate. Broadway Tap for Adults: AdvancedApril 1, 2024 – Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced Instructor: Caitlin Ann Roberts Mondays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, *No classes 4/15 for Spring Break and 5/27 for Memorial Day. Designed for actors with two or more years of tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for ALL EIGHT WEEKS of Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Advanced. Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Advanced. |
April 2, 2024
Broadway Melodies: A Triple Threat Workshop for Grades 3 to 6April 2, 2024 – Broadway Melodies: A Triple Threat Workshop for Grades 3 to 6 Instructor: Jonathan Cahr and Justin McArthur Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:30pm 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 *No classes 4/16 for Spring Break This class will focus on singing, movement, and acting for musical theatre performance, helping students to strengthen skills and confidence in each and become what’s considered a “triple threat” in the biz! Students will work on a few different songs they can use for auditions to help build their repertoire, monologues, and even explore basics of stage movement and choreography. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends on our final date, May 28, 2024. Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024). Click here to register for Broadway Melodies: A Triple Threat Workshop, Grades 3 to 6. Broadway Bound Triple Threat Workshop, Grades 8 to 10April 2, 2024 – Broadway Bound Triple Threat Workshop, Grades 8 to 10 *This class is no longer available for registration. Instructors: Jonathan and Alexandra Cahr Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 *No classes 4/16 for Spring Break This intensive study will focus in voice, dance, and acting for musical theatre performance, building and enhancing skills and confidence in each as well as helping students prepare for musical theatre auditions. With their instructors, they will develop pieces (an up-tempo song, a ballad, and monologue) to add to their audition repertoire, tackle choreography and handling dance auditions, and learn how to present themselves with confidence. The class will culminate in a very informal showcase on the final date, May 28, 2024. Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024). Measure for Measure: A Song Study Workshop for AdultsApril 2, 2024 – Measure for Measure: A Song Study Workshop for Adults *This class is no longer available for registration. Instructor: Vicky Herrera-Crilly Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 *No classes 4/16 for Spring Break Strengthen vocal technique and breakdown songs to explore both their technical and storytelling components. Learn to interpret the underlying and hidden clues in the music that lead to discovery of character, objective, conflict, and emotionality, and develop pieces you can use for auditions, concerts, or cabaret performances. Students are welcome to bring in songs they are already working on or new songs they are interested in exploring. Song resources will also be made available to students. An informal recital at the end of the session is optional. Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024). |
April 3, 2024
Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2April 3, 2024 – Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 *No class 4/17 for Spring Break. This low-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, scripted scenes/sketches and commercials, without the pressure of rehearsing and preparation associated with putting on a show. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. 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. If students elect not to hold a performance, we will provide parents with video clips of student work from the class session. Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024). Click here to register for Budding Actor's Workshop, Grades K to 2. LOL: Sketch Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8April 3, 2024 – LOL: Sketch Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 *This class is no longer available for registration. Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 5:15pm to 6:45pm 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 *No class 4/17 for Spring Break. 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. Explore a variety of comedic styles including improv, sketch, physical comedy and parody. Students will develop their own comedic scenes and sketches! Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas, while you also build trust in your scene partners, learn to listen and “pass the ball,” commit to the given circumstances in a scene, and bring freshness and spontaneity to your acting performance. Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024). Off the Cuff: Short-Form Adult ImprovApril 3, 2024 – Off the Cuff: Short-Form Adult Improv Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 *No class 4/17 for Spring Break. Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, and build confidence and ease onstage. It also allows them to build trust among their fellow performers, commit to the given circumstance of a scene or situation, build upon their ideas, and bring freshness, adaptability and spontaneity in their performance. These skills also apply to social, presentational, interview, and business situations. “Short-form” improv consists of short scenes usually constructed from a predetermined game, structure, or idea and driven by an audience suggestion. In this eight-week class, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises. Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024). Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Short-Form Improv for Adults. |
April 4, 2024
Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6April 4, 2024 – Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6 *This class is no longer available for registration. Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:25pm 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 *No class 4/18 for Spring Break. 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 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru March 25, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. |
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