Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory

Playhouse on the Square's Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory is open to any student interested in theatre regardless of experience. All of the courses are taught by professional artists. Self-esteem is of primary importance to our program. Theatre is the perfect environment for a child to find their voice. Session sizes are limited to allow for maximum individual attention and development.

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space. Payment in full includes the amount of deposit.

Tots@POTS (5-6 years of age)

A one week program with daily instructional core classes designed to develop children's creativity through Acting, Music and Movement exercises in a controlled, focused setting. Students will also explore a popular piece of children's literature through dramatization, dance, and song. Each session culminates in a short performance.

Junior Conservatory (7-11 years of age)

A two week program with daily instructional core classes in Theatre Dynamics, Voice, and Stage Movement. The program focuses on creative acting skills and reinforces the discipline of body, voice and imagination. Students will engage in activities including movement, improvisation, monologue and ensemble work. An introduction on the proper way to audition is an element of the classes. Additionally, the students create pieces which are presented in a performance on the last day of the session.

After Care available 3pm-5pm for an additional fee.

Senior Conservatory (12-17 years of age)

A three week program with daily instructional core classes in Acting, Music, and Dance. Acting instruction includes a focus on both monologue and ensemble work. Music will give instruction in diction, breathing, sight-reading, and solo and group singing techniques. Dance instruction will introduce students to ballet, tap, jazz, and modern styles. Classes will provide the basic tools needed to feel confident in performing in public. One or more theatre specialty classes will also be taught. The session culminates in performance on the last day.

The 2009 Conservatory registration form can be downloaded in PDF format from the link below. The full brochure will be mailed in the first quarter of the year. For more information, or to be added to the mailing list, please call (901) 728-5631, fax (901) 728-5678 or email daniel@playhouseonthesquare.org

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Please mail Completed Registration Forms to:

or fax them to (901) 728-5678