Summer Acting Workshops for Teens
Providence, Rhode Island
Studio Playground teaches classes based in movement and physical acting. Our acting classes for teens provide a joyful and supportive environment for young actors to explore Shakespeare, audition techniques, stage combat, monologues, and scene study.
Summer Acting Workshop Series for Middle & High School
Mondays in Providence, Rhode Island
*Each class is offered invidually. Students can sign up for multiple classes. Our summer workshop series is intended for young actors ages 12-17, Our classes are inclusive, and our instructors provide a supportive learning environment for all levels of experience.
Location
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Address
188 Valley Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Schedule
Workshops occur on Mondays throughout the summer.
Please see below for the schedule of individual workshops.
Pricing
$50 per workshop
Our one-day acting workshops provide an opportunity for middle and high school students to explore specific elements of actor training. Students take a deep dive into monologues, scene study, stage combat, audition techniques and Shakespeare. Each class includes a vocal and physical warm up, movement, and theater games. There is an invited showcase for friends and family at the end of each workshop for students to share their work.
June 3: Shakespeare & Physical Acting
Monday, June 3, 5pm-8pm
This workshop introduces actors in middle and high school to concepts for Shakespeare and physical acting. Using scenes and monologues from Shakespeare’s plays, students explore character development and poetic language while learning skills for collaboration and ensemble development.
June 10: Stage Combat
Monday, June 10, 5pm-8pm
This workshop introduces students to fundamental concepts for stage combat, including teamwork, communication, and storytelling. Actors will learn the value of safety, skill, and a collaborative rehearsal process using classical and contemporary material.
June 17: Scene Study
Monday, June 17, 5pm-8pm
Students explore scene study using material from classical and contemporary plays. Objectives for our scene study workshop include understanding concepts for script analysis, advanced concepts for character development, and working with multiple scene parters.
July 29: Monologues
Monday, July 29 12pm-3pm
Our monologue workshop for middle and high school students teaches students to apply concepts for character development and script analysis to performing monologues using material from contemporary plays.
August 5: Audition Techniques
Monday, August 5, 12pm-3pm
This workshop for actors in middle and high school teaches advanced concepts for audition techniques. Actors are assigned scenes and monologues from contemporary plays, film, and television material.
Reservations
To reserve a place in a summer workshop, please follow the link below: Reservations
Please email: info@studioplayground.org with questions.
To apply for financial aid, please follow the link below: Financial Aid Application
Summer Workshop Series FAQ’s
Does my student need prior acting experience?
Our classes are intended for all levels of experience. Whether this is your student’s first acting class or they have previous experience, our workshops foster individual growth and develop at the pace of each group. Studio Playground strive to create an environment in which all students feel welcome and accepted.
What safety precautions are you taking?
Our staff includes highly professional teachers who provide a safe and supportive environment. For our COVID-19 safety policy, please read here.
Who can attend the performance?
Friends and family are welcome to attend a brief performance at the end of each workshop. The purpose of the showcase is to provide an opportunity for students to share their work. We seek to create a low-pressure environment for students to perform.
Who are the instructors?
Our classes are led by experienced teachers and professional actors.
Any other questions?
Please email us at info@studioplayground.org.