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Arts & Culture

‘ACT-ivate’ Your Summer with Syracuse Stage’s New Youth Theatre Experience

Thursday, February 21, 2019, By Joanna Penalva
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Raise the curtain on summer fun with the new Summer Youth Theatre Experience offered by Syracuse Stage in cooperation with the Near Westside Initiative. Children ages 11-14 are invited to create and perform under the guidance of professional teaching artists from Syracuse Stage. Participants will be able to choose from different programs in two locations: at the newly opened SALTspace performing arts center and at Syracuse Stage.

Program One: Near Westside Experience—From Page to Stage

During each weeklong experience, participants will develop a story from an idea to performance as they create and perform their original work. Sessions include acting, improvisation, voice and creative writing.

Location:

SALTspace, 102 Wyoming St., Syracuse, New York

Dates:

Week 1 – July 15-19, Acting Out Loud

Week 2 – July 22-26, Creating Characters

Individuals are welcome to participate in one or both weeks.

Time:

10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily

Tuition:

Register by May 1 for the early-bird rate of $225 per week. After May 1, the rate increases to $250.

Before and after care is available.

To Apply: Register online now at http://www.syracusestage.org/summerprograms.php. Space limited. Scholarships available.

Program Two: Syracuse Stage Experience—“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Participants will develop their acting skills with movement, voice and character development as they prepare for a presentation of Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Location:

Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, New York

Dates:

July 29-Aug. 9 (Monday through Friday)

Time:            

10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily

Tuition:

Register by May 1 for the early-bird rate of $500. After May 1, the rate increases to $550.

Before and after care is available.

Special price for all four weeks: Register by May 1 for the early-bird rate of $800 ($250 savings—one week free).

To Apply: Register online now at http://www.syracusestage.org/summerprograms.php. Space limited. Scholarships available. 

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