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George Street Playhouse Academy
Register Now for SPRING and SUMMER Classes.
"I love that everyone creates everything - props, costumes, the play. We do everything!" ---Miranda Safir, longtime GSP Academy student
Class Hours: (Mon – Fri) 9:00am - 4:00pm - 8:30 - 9:00am drop-off
- 4:00 - 4:30pm pick-up
- Extended care until 6:00pm available (additional $50/week per student.)
- Convenient drop-off and pick-up areas for parents
- 12 to 1 student to teacher ratio
Voted as the Jersey Arts 2009 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Theatre Camp, George Street Playhouse’s Summer Theatre Academy celebrates each student as an artist; providing transformative learning experiences in an engaging environment. Our exceptional, nurturing staff of professional theatre artists offers rigorous theatre training for students 5-18 in the foundations of acting, movement, voice, musical theatre, and design. Each program culminates with a performance for family and friends on the mainstage of George Street Playhouse. Join us for a summer of inspiration!
"What I love about GSP is that it's all day, and the kids get to do so much! My son has a wonderful time. He always looks forward to being with the friends he's made over the years." -- Jackie Brady, mother of long time GSP Summer Academy student
Download our summer brochure or
Register on-line or call 732-846-2895 x115 for information.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: RESERVE by MARCH 15, 2010 and receive $50.00 off per class per week! · One week classes save $50
· Two week classes save $100
· Three week classes save $150
· Four week classes save $200
** May not be combined with any other discounts.
50% deposit is due upon registration. Balance due two weeks before the first day of class.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if canceled 2 weeks prior to start date.
Discount: Returning students, students registering for more than one class, and GSP subscribers receive a 10% discount. Discounts may not be combined. Discounts do not appear at checkout. Your credit card will not be charged until you receive a phone call confirmation. |
| SPRING SATURDAY CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND TEENS |
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Imagination Station (5 - 7)
Saturdays, 9 - 10am, April 3 - May 22, 2010
How do actors create amazing characters? As they explore the foundations of theatre, students will use their imaginations to create original characters in fantastic situations! Families and friends are invited to the final day of class to see the students’ creation.
Cost: $155.00
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Out of this World (8 - 10)
Saturdays,10 - 11am, April 3 - May 22, 2010
Students will investigate their unique, artistic voices as they develop acting, movement and vocal techniques. This course will focus on the process of bringing a character fully to life—and explore how that character interacts with others. Actors will share their original work on the last day of class with family and friends.
Cost: $155.00
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Own the Stage (11 - 12)
Saturdays,10 - 11:30am, April 3 - May 22, 2010
Students will develop acting and design techniques, as they work together to create an original piece of theatre! Founded in ensemble theatre practice, students will make all of the artistic choices: from developing the script, to designing the sets and costumes. Families and friends are invited to the final day of class to see the students’ creation!
Cost: $200.00
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NEW CLASS: Teen Musical Theatre Technique (13 - 17)
Saturdays, 10 - 11:30am, April 3 - May 22, 2010
How do you build characters through acting, song, and dance? Working with an instructor and professional accompanist, students will explore individually tailored songs, work through the dramatic arcs of musical theatre scenes, and develop emotionally rich characters. By learning a spectrum of musical theatre techniques, students will sharpen their audition and performance skills. A musical staging of students’ work will be given on the final day of class.
Cost: $250.00
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Teen Scene Study (13 - 17)
Saturdays, 11 - 12:30am, April 3 - May 22, 2010
This rigorous course will empower the young actor with techniques to excel as a theatre artist. Students will develop acting, movement and vocal techniques that will focus on the process of bringing a character fully to life. A staging of students’ work will be given on the final day of class.
Cost: $200.00
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| SPRING ADULT CLASSES |
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Acting 101 (Adult)
Mondays 6:30 - 8:30pm, April 5 - May 24, 2010
As they explore the foundations of theatre, students will develop acting, movement, improv, and vocal techniques that focus on the process of bringing a character fully to life. This exciting course provides imaginative, process-oriented training for actors with or without prior experience.
Cost: $200.00
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Intermediate Acting (Adult)
Mondays 6:30 - 8:30pm, April 5 - May 24, 2010
Focusing on developing a personal, artistic approach as an actor, this rigorous course concentrates on script analysis, characterization, relationship, honesty, and ability to take risks. Using in-depth monologue and scene study work, each actor receives highly individualized instruction. This course is designed for the actor who is ready to begin the next stage of their training and development as artists.
Cost: $200.00
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| SUMMER CLASSES FOR STUDENTS AGES 5 - 8 |
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Creating Ensemble (5 - 8)
June 21 – June 25, 2010
How do actors work together to tell a story? As students explore the magic of theatre, they will develop acting, movement and vocal techniques by learning how to work together as an ensemble. Open class presentation: June 25, 2010.
Cost: $295.00
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Songs as Stories (5 - 8)
June 28 – July 2, 2010
How do songs tell stories? Students will explore the basics of musical theatre by learning how to sing, dance and find the story in each song! Open class presentation: July 2, 2010.
Cost: $295.00
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Performance: Junior Company (5 - 8)
July 5 - July 16, 2010
Our professional teaching artists will guide students in the creation and rehearsal of a short, original play with songs and music. This course provides students with an opportunity to apply all that they have learned in previous foundation classes. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 16, 2010.
Cost: $595.00
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| SUMMER CLASSES FOR STUDENTS AGES 9 - 12 |
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Foundations in Theatre: Creating Ensemble (9 - 12)
June 21 - 25, 2010
As students transform into extraordinary characters, they will develop an understanding of how each actor plays a vital role in dramatic storytelling. Open class presentation: June 25, 2010.
Cost: $295.00
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Foundations in Musical Theatre: Rising M Company (9 - 12)
June 28 - July 16, 2010
Rising M Company will explore the foundations of musical theatre through rehearsal and performance. Inspiring confidence each step of the way, our team of professional musical directors and choreographers will develop students’ singing, dancing and acting techniques while rehearsing a popular musical for performance. This course shall challenge the musical theatre veteran and novice alike. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 16, 2010.
Cost: $895.00
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Foundations in Play Production: Rising Company (9 - 12)
July 19 - July 30, 2010
Inspired by a classic hero’s journey, our professional teaching artists will guide Rising Company in the creation and rehearsal of an original, action-packed play. Founded in ensemble theatre practice, this course provides students with an opportunity to apply all that they have learned in previous foundation classes. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 30, 2010.
Cost: $595.00
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| SUMMER TWO AND FOUR WEEK PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 13-18 |
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Teen Conservatory (13 -18)
June 21 - July 2, 2010
This rigorous course will empower the young actor with techniques to excel as a theatre artist. Students will work with seasoned theatre professionals to develop acting, movement and vocal techniques that will focus on the transformative process of bringing a character fully to life. Open class presentation: July 2, 2010.
Cost: $595.00
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Musical Theatre: Young M Company (13 - 18)
July 5 - July 30, 2010
Young M Company shall build on GSP’s mainstage commitment to developing new musicals. Starting with riveting source material, students will work with professional musical directors, composers, and choreographers to develop their singing, dancing and acting skills while creating and rehearsing a new, original musical. This program will culminate in a fully produced performance with lights, sets, costumes and an original score. Young M Company provides the young, musical theatre artist with a unique opportunity to learn through performance. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: July 30, 2010.
Cost: $1195.00
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Play Production: Young Company (13 - 18)
July 12 - August 6, 2010
Inspired by GSP’s mainstage commitment to developing new plays, Young Company shall explore how to develop, design, rehearse and produce a new, original play. Guided by our highly skilled professional directors, playwrights and designers, Young Company will define the artistic choices for this production: from developing the script, to designing the lights, sets and costumes. Young Company provides the young, theatre artist with a unique opportunity to learn through performance. Performance on George Street Playhouse’s mainstage: August 6, 2010.
Cost: $1165.00
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| ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS |
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Ages 5 - 8: 4 Weeks (5 - 8)
June 21 - July 16
Creating Ensemble; Songs as Stories; Performance: Junior Company
If purchased separately – $1185
Cost: $1045.00
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Ages 9 -12: 6 Weeks (9 -12)
June 21 – July 30
Foundations in Theatre: Creating Ensemble;
Foundations in Musical Theatre: Rising M Company;
Foundations in Play Production: Rising Company
Cost: $1545.00
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6 Weeks: Teen Conservatory; Musical Theatre (13 - 18)
June 21-August 6, 2010
Teen Conservatory; Musical Theatre: Young M Company
If purchased separately – $1790
Cost: $1575.00
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6 Weeks: Teen Conservatory; Play Production (13 - 18)
June 21-August 6, 2010
Teen Conservatory; Play Production: Young Company
If purchased separately – $1760
Cost: $1550.00
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