Theatre Program
Theatre Program
Within the 4 week theatre program, students are provided with intensive instruction in acting, movement, improvisation, and voice, working side by side with nationally recognized faculty. Daily classes include acting, improvisation, scene study, voice, and movement, along with guest artist workshops in stage combat, mask, Shakespeare, playwriting, directing, and acting technique.
To Audition:
Applicants must fill out an application and submit a recorded audition online consisting of both a memorized classical monologue and a contemporary monologue, each no longer than 2 minutes in length. Selections should be from well-known, published plays (not musicals), and should reflect contrasting moods and/or characters. Students will be rated on honesty, interpretation, diction/voice, and relaxation/concentration.
Callback Auditions will be held via Zoom.
In addition to filling out our application form (Available late fall 2024) please address the following questions as part of your recorded audition:
- Why do you want to attend this program?
- What do you expect from this program?
- What shows have you done in the past year or two?
- What show is your favorite and why?
- Please tell us about someone who inspires you.
In order to apply, students must:
- Fill out the application (Available late fall 2024)
- Submit a portfolio with your audition materials by emailing a Google Drive folder to nysssa@nysed.gov. Please see the NYSSSA Theatre Portfolio Guide at the bottom of this page. This portfolio guide template should be used to build your portfolio. Complete instructions are included within the template.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must currently be in 8th-12th grade at the time of application in order to qualify. Traditionally, the majority of students are in grades 10-12. It is not unusual for students to audition multiple years before gaining acceptance into the program.
Students must be full-time residents of New York State and/or attend school full-time in New York State.
Program Dates
Program Dates: July 6-August 2, 2025
Tuition Cost
Tuition for 2025 will be $2,800. Tuition aid will be available for families making under $91,000/year Adjusted Gross Income. Tuition aid will be awarded on a sliding scale and amounts to 10-90% of the program cost. No merit scholarships are available.
