
Summer Camps
for ages 5 – 14.
Summer Teen Ensemble
for ages 14 – 18.
We invite your young ones to continue playing, creating, and forming lifelong friendships. In addition to creating characters and scripts, young actors have opportunities to produce their own work. Each class has a focus that varies from musical theater to sketch, improv, scene study, film/TV, and more, and all are rooted in the Atlantic Technique.
Afterhours care will be available Monday through Thursday until 5:00pm at $40 per day.
Check back next year!
Thank you for your interest in our Summer Camps for Kids & Teens! While we solidify our class schedule, please feel free to take a look at what we have offered in the past and fill out an interest form! It will help you stay in the loop for when classes and schedules are ready for registration.
Questions? Feel free to email us at education@atlantictheater.org.
Creators Theater Arts | Ages 5 - 8
MINI-PLAY! CHARACTER CREATION
Ages 5 – 8
June 20 – June 23, 2023
TUES – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
For any young and imaginative performer looking to work with a director and a playwright to create/rehearse a short play. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, styles of theater, creative writing, music, and art. Their short play will feature characters inspired by classic and contemporary fairy tales, myths, and legends. Bring your own creative voice to the characters as you prepare for a workshop performance to share with family and friends. Sample weekly themes include “Mythical & Magical Creatures,” “A Space Odyssey,” “Mysterious Masquerade,” “Clowning Around,” “Things That Fly,” and “Where the Wild Things Are.”
MINI-PLAY! CHARACTER CREATION
Ages 5 – 8
July 10 – July 14, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
For any young and imaginative performer looking to work with a director and a playwright to create/rehearse a short play. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, styles of theater, creative writing, music, and art. Their short play will feature characters inspired by classic and contemporary fairy tales, myths, and legends. Bring your own creative voice to the characters as you prepare for a workshop performance to share with family and friends. Sample weekly themes include “Mythical & Magical Creatures,” “A Space Odyssey,” “Mysterious Masquerade,” “Clowning Around,” “Things That Fly,” and “Where the Wild Things Are.”
MUSICAL WORKSHOP! BELOVED BROADWAY
Ages 5 – 8
JuNE 26 – JuNE 30, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
Perfect for the budding musical theater enthusiast/performer. Participants will sing along to favorite musical numbers and will be introduced to Broadway dance moves. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, music, and art. Performers will end each day with a song in their hearts and the week will culminate with a sharing of some of the material they’ve explored during the week. Themes inspired by Seussical, School House Rocks, and Trolls.
MINI-PLAY! CHARACTER CREATION
Ages 5 – 8
AUGust 7 – August 11, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
For any young and imaginative performer looking to work with a director and a playwright to create/rehearse a short play. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, styles of theater, creative writing, music, and art. Their short play will feature characters inspired by classic and contemporary fairy tales, myths, and legends. Bring your own creative voice to the characters as you prepare for a workshop performance to share with family and friends. Sample weekly themes include “Mythical & Magical Creatures,” “A Space Odyssey,” “Mysterious Masquerade,” “Clowning Around,” “Things That Fly,” and “Where the Wild Things Are.”
Youth Theater | Ages 9 - 12
MUSICAL
Ages 9 – 12
JUNE 20 – JuNE 30, 2023
Week 1: Tues – Fri, 9AM – 3PM
Week 2: MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
Weaving together acting, music, and art, students will work on age-appropriate published theater material such as You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, James & the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Dear Edwina. Guided by their director through the actor’s process of preparation and character creation, students delve into monologue and scene work as they rehearse their show.
MUSICAL
Ages 9 – 12
JUly 10 – July 21, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
Weaving together acting, music, and art, students will work on age-appropriate published theater material such as You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, James & the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Dear Edwina. Guided by their director through the actor’s process of preparation and character creation, students delve into monologue and scene work as they rehearse their show.
INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATER
Ages 9 – 12
JUly 24 – July 28, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
A program for young aspiring musical theater performers looking to explore characters and roles from musical theater and to work on an audition cut of a song. They will explore the process of bringing a character to life through staging, choreography, and vocal arrangements with an emphasis on character development. A must for those looking to build their musical theater skills.
ACTING WORKSHOP
Ages 9 – 12
JUly 24 – July 28, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
This course explores the Atlantic Acting Technique, which is taught at the Atlantic Acting School’s conservatory and NYU programs. Actors will work on a mini-monologue and a short scene with a focus on developing skills of “action” and “moment,” exploring the rehearsal process, and learning to take direction. Actors will learn fun theater games. This class will rehearse a showcase to share with family and friends.
ACTING WORKSHOP
Ages 9 – 12
AUGUST 7 – AUGUST 11, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
This course explores the Atlantic Acting Technique, which is taught at the Atlantic Acting School’s conservatory and NYU programs. Actors will work on a mini-monologue and a short scene with a focus on developing skills of “action” and “moment,” exploring the rehearsal process, and learning to take direction. Actors will learn fun theater games. This class will rehearse a showcase to share with family and friends.
FILM EXPLORATION
Ages 9 – 12
AUGUST 14 – AUGUST 18, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
Actors will explore a variety of film scenes and monologues and will be cast in roles from their favorite film genres to work on throughout the week. Participants will learn the fundamentals of acting technique, specifically for film auditions and performance. The nuances of performing for the camera will be addressed and students will gain confidence in front of the camera.
Young Actors Conservatory | Ages 11-14
FILM INTENSIVE
Ages 11 – 14
JUNE 26 – JuNE 30, 2023
MON – FRI, 10AM – 3PM
Young Actors will spend their days in front of the camera with three specific areas of focus: on camera technique, audition techniques, and monologues. Students will be introduced to elements of the Atlantic acting technique, including script analysis and moment lab. They will apply these new techniques to Film and TV copy. This session is perfect for students looking for an introduction to helpful auditioning skills and experience in front of the camera.
THE ACTOR’S CRAFT WORKSHOP
Ages 11 – 14
JULY 10 – July 21, 2023
MON – FRI, 10AM – 3PM
This intensive will introduce young actors to the creative exploration of acting as a craft. Through physical and vocal warm-up, improvisation, acting technique, and scene study, students engage their creative abilities, participate in costume/set design workshops, and develop an original short film project. Each session ends with a “work in progress” presentation for an audience of family and friends.
MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE
Ages 11 – 14
JULY 24 – July 28, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
The perfect program for aspiring musical theater performers looking to build on their audition technique. Participants will be coached on monologue and song selection, and will refine an audition monologue and song. They will work on material from contemporary or classic musical theater pieces. Participants can work on pre-selected material or be provided with type-appropriate selections. The workshop culminates in a mock audition that family and friends are encouraged to attend.
FILM TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE
Ages 11 – 14
JULY 31 – AUGUST 4, 2023
MON – FRI, 10AM – 3PM
For young actors pursuing a career in film, this is a fun and challenging on-camera acting technique class. Actors will be given audition copy, work on cold reads, and learn how to make specific character choices when auditioning and performing on camera.
COMEDY INTENSIVE
Ages 11 – 14
AUGUST 14 – AUGUST 18, 2023
MON – FRI, 9AM – 3PM
This class is an introduction to different comedy styles and formats. Bringing their unique voices and personalities to the ensemble, the group will become a comedy troupe and will work towards a performance of short comedy sketches and comedic bits to share with family and friends.
Summer Teen Ensemble | Ages 14 - 18
SUMMER TEEN ENSEMBLE
Ages 14 – 18
July 8 – August 2, 2024
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 10AM – 5:30P
Early Decision Discount of $350 off if you apply by January 5 and deposit by January 19.
A pre-college intensive for teens with a focus on the Atlantic Acting Technique, Practical Aesthetics. The Teen Ensemble provides an early introduction to professional-level training with a comprehensive curriculum that challenges students to push past their creative comfort zones. An opportunity to practice professional acting techniques in a supportive and collaborative environment, students get a taste of the full conservatory experience through rigorous training in voice, speech, and movement. Classes include script analysis/scene study, Shakespeare, monologue, on-camera technique, and more.
AUDITION REQUIRED!
For the application, you will need: A headshot (or recent photo), a 500 word essay (essay topics in link below), and a link to a recorded 1-minute contemporary monologue.
APPLICATION NOW OPEN.
Tuition: $3,300
For questions, please email education@atlantictheater.org.
Teen Acting Workshop: Musical Theater & Scene Study
Ages 14 – 18
AUGUST 7 – AUGUST 11, 2023
MON – FRI, 10AM – 3PM
This course will explore scenes and short vocal selections from published musical theater pieces. Actors will learn the fundamentals of script analysis and apply it to scene work and songs. This course will culminate in a mock showcase of short scene/song selections for family and friends.

Additional Info:
Health & Safety
At this time we will no longer be requiring masks or proof of vaccination from Atlantic staff, faculty, or students. Click here for additional information.
Afterhours Care
Afterhours care will be available Monday through Thursday until 5:00pm at $40 per day.
For more information, email education@atlantictheater.org.