Arts & Culture

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

Thursday, February 21, 2019, By Joanna Penalva

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.