"I loved learning from professionals who really care about making sure we took as much away from the experience as possible."
-Acting track 14-18
"I liked connecting with everyone and learning more about theatre in a different way. It was nice to think outside the box."
-Production Track Student '09
"Excellent staff, professional, dedicated, they really take the time to know your child"
-Conservatory Parent
ActingTrack
8:30 – 8:45 Arrival/Warm-Ups
9:00 – 9:10 Assembly
9:15-10:20 Acting
10:25 – 11:30 Dance
11:35 – 12:10 Lunch
12:15 – 1:00 Improv Workshop
1:05 – 2:00 Movement
2:05 – 4:00 Scene Rehearsal
Production Track
8:30 – 8:45 Arrival/Warm-Ups
9:00 – 9:15 Assembly
9:15 – 11:30 Playwriting
11:35 – 12:10 Lunch
12:15-1:00 Workshop
1:05 – 3:00 Directing
3:05-4:00 Set Design Theory
Ages 8-10: June 18th - July 6th 9:00am-4:00pm | $725
Ages 11-18: June 18th - July 13th 9:00am-4:00pm | $900
The IRT Summer Conservatory for Youth experience is an immersion into the creative process of theatre. Young people with a passion for this art form learn about theatre-making from professional actors, administrators, directors, and technicians, as well as their peers.
Acting Track Students: training in acting, voice, movement, Shakespeare, creative dramatics, and dance for theatre. Program will culminate to a public performance on their final day. Ages 8-18
Production Track Students: training in stage management, directing, lighting, scenic design, costumes, properties and playwriting. Students will also create individual production projects that will be exhibited at the acting conservatory public performances. Ages 13-18
Auditions for 2012 Summer Conservatory for Youth in Acting and Production
March 6th and 7th from 4-6pm
April 17th beginning at 4:30pm
Acting track students of all ages should prepare a 1-2 minute monologue and bring a photo the IRT can keep on file. Production Track students should bring a photo and portfolio or letter of intent. Call (317) 635-5277 after Feb. 1st to schedule an audition.
Scholarships and Payment Plans: A limited number of need-based scholarships and payment plans are available.To request more information or sign up for a payment plan, please contact Kara Moreland at (317) 916-4842. Download the scholarship application here.
Mission Statement: To develop and train young talent in a supportive community setting- To provide an immersion into the creative process of theatre- To explore theatre as a collaborative art form that requires discipline and commitment- To provide youth with access to professional actors, administrators, directors, designers, playwrights, and technicians on a daily basis.
For more information about the IRT's Summer Conservatory, contact Kara Moreland at kmoreland@irtlive.com.
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