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NEW! Virtual Summer
Camps for ages 4 – 18.
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Programs for ages 18+
Nothing is more important to us than the health & safety of our community. Given the unprecedented circumstances, we’ve taken the necessary steps to transition all of our summer programs for kids and teens to the remote platform Zoom. For any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at education@atlantictheater.org.
JULY & AUGUST:
NEW! Mini Camps
Choose your own adventure! Mix and match the Mini July and August Camps below to create the perfect schedule for your summer days! We are offering morning (10am-12pm) and afternoon (1:30pm-3:30pm) options, Monday through Friday. Each class is $225, but enroll in 4 sessions to receive a 10% discount! Engage your child’s imagination while they perform, create and develop their acting chops, all while making theater friends from around the country and beyond!
Ages 5 – 7
Performers Theater
july & AUGUST | $225
This online kids acting class is a great opportunity for kids to use their energy, have fun, socialize and laugh while they explore performance. Through moderated theater and improv exercises, participants will be playing, moving and creating. There will be stories, character development, costume play and an opportunity for them to use their imaginations to help build a whole new storybook world.
Dates:
July 27 – 31 (10am – 12pm)
August 3 – 7 (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
Zip Zap Zoom
july | $225
This online kids acting class is the perfect way for participants to make new friends, have fun, and laugh. They will get their minds and bodies moving as they engage in acting exercises, and have tons of silly crazy fun playing the “best of” most popular theater games from Atlantic’s Off-Broadway Theater team of Teaching Artists. Come join in the games!
Dates:
July 27 – 31 (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
Performers Dance Party
july & AUGUST | $225
Participants will get moving to some great Broadway and pop tunes as they explore and invent characters and have fun with sing-alongs. Performers should bring their dress-up imaginations, their inner Broadway star and find the perfect outlet for creative expression! Each day will be spent exploring new songs and exciting creative theatrical themes.
dates:
July 13 – 17 (10am – 12pm)
August 10 – 14 (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
Comedy Party
july & AUGUST | $225
This comedy class is dedicated to creating jokes and skits. Participants will play acting games to warm up and will get specific comedy prompts. The goal will be to make their teacher and fellow comedians laugh! Each day will include a surprise theme as fresh new comedy is invented on the spot.
Dates:
August 10 – 14 (10am – 12pm)
Zoomsical
july & AUGUST | $225
Perfect for the budding musical theater enthusiast/performer. Participants will sing along to favorite musical numbers, will be introduced to Broadway dance moves, and will create their favorite character tagline. Performers will end each day with a song in their hearts!
Dates:
July 20 – 24 (10am – 12pm)
August 3 – 7 (10am – 12pm)
Ages 8 – 11
Zoomsical
july & AUGUST | $225
Perfect introduction for the young, aspiring musical theater performer. Participants will learn a cool dance number from a Broadway show, work on a monologue, and learn one of the hit songs from a show. Examples include Matilda, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Seussical: The Musical, and Dear Edwina.
Dates:
July 13 – 17 (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
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August 3 – 7 (10am – 12pm)
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August 10 – 14 (10am – 12pm)
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Comedy: Make Me Laugh
july 6 – 10, 10am – 12pm | $225 | Sold Out!
This comedy class is dedicated to writing jokes and short stories. Participants will play acting games to warm up and will get specific writing prompts. The goal will be to make their teacher and fellow comedians laugh!
Creators Film
july | $225
Participants will be cast in and work on short scenes and monologues from popular TV and film scripts. They will be coached and rehearsed throughout the process and each student will leave the class with a video recording clip of their original work.
Dates:
July 13 – 17 (10am – 12pm) | Sold Out
July 27 – 31 (10am – 12pm)
Sketch Comedy
july 20 – 24, 10am – 12pm | $225
Participants will learn classic comedic elements to create a unique virtual comedy sketch. They will develop comedic timing and explore the creative process as both performers and writers. They will generate comic scenes and skits and get creative with the medium. From solo performance to creating videos and animated skits, participants will be able to create a sketch from their own imaginations.
Acting 101: Improv
AUGUST 10 – 14, 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
Designed to strengthen actors’ creative impulses and their ability to create comedic bits on the spot. Participants will form an improv troupe and prepare for a virtual interactive improvisational showcase for family and friends.
Creators Play
JULY 27 – 31 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
For any young and imaginative performer looking to work with a director/playwright to create/rehearse a short play. This short play will feature characters inspired by classic and contemporary fairy tales, myths, and legends. Participants will bring their own creative voice to the characters as they prepare for an invited virtual workshop performance for family and friends.
Create a Film Monologue
AUGUST 3 – 7, 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
Participants will develop writing, self-expression, and acting on-camera skills while delving into personal exploration in this virtual class. The class will begin with a writing exercise and an introduction to on-camera acting. Improvisation techniques, games, and writing prompts will be further used to help develop scripted material. Monologues will be coached and rehearsed throughout the process, and each participant will leave the class with a video recording of their own original work.
Acting 101: Monologues
JULY 20 – 24 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
This course explores the Atlantic Acting Technique, which is taught at the Atlantic Acting School’s conservatory and NYU programs. Actors will be cast in a part and work on a monologue with a focus on learning the foundational skills of “action” and “moment,” while learning to take direction. Pacing, blocking and vocal expression will be introduced.
Ages 11 – 15
TV & Commercial Acting
july 6 – 10, 10am – 12pm | $225 | Sold out!
Actors will workshop TV/Commercial text. Participants can expect to learn fundamentals of the Atlantic technique, specifically for television and film auditions and performance. Students will gain confidence in front of the camera as the class addresses the nuances of performing on screen.
Musical Theater Rep
july & AUGUST | $225
Perfect for the young musical theater actor. Participants will learn the professional choreography from a contemporary Broadway show, work on a monologue, and learn one of the hit songs from the show. Examples of shows include Mean Girls, Hamilton, Hairspray, Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, Footloose.
Dates:
July 13 – 17 (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
August 3 – 7 (10am – 12pm)
August 10 – 14 (10am – 12pm)
Scene Study
july | $225
Young actors will be cast in a scene and introduced to the basics of the Atlantic technique. They will explore their scene through script analysis and develop a fundamental understanding of character motivation, action and tactics. Memorization and rehearsal required.
Dates:
Scene Study: Film & TV: July 13 – 17 (10am – 12pm)
Scene Study: Comedy & Classic: July 27 – 31 (10am – 12pm)
Sketch Comedy
july 20 – 24, 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
Participants will workshop and develop sketch comedy scenes through improv and ensemble-driven work sessions in the style of a writer’s room. Incorporating comedic elements, developing characters, monologues, and scene work. We will share a highlight reel at the end of the session.
Mini-Film Project
july 20 – 24, 10am – 12pm | $225
Actors will be cast in a scene from a contemporary or classic hit film. Actors will gain an understanding of how to make interesting choices quickly and will be directed by their teacher for a final taping of their scene.
Improv
july 27 – 31, 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
Designed to strengthen an actor’s creative impulses and ability to create comedic bits on the spot. Actors will form an improv troupe and prepare for an improvisational showcase. Great for the young actor looking to stretch themselves and discover what it means to be in the moment during performance.
Film Monologues
AUGUST 3 – 7, 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
Actors will be cast in a role from a well-known film. They will get direction from their teacher to develop a strong performance. A great class for the young actor who is looking to add to their roster of monologues. From comedic to dramatic to classical, actors will have the opportunity to work on their preferred style or stretch themselves in a new genre.
Casting & Auditions
AUGUST 10 – 14, 1:30pm – 3:30pm | $225
For young actors pursuing a career in film and television, this is a fun and challenging on-camera audition technique class. Actors will be given audition copy, experience a cold read and learn how to make specific character choices when auditioning. Actors will also be advised on industry standards for headshots, reels, resumes, and the process of seeking representation.
Summer Teen Ensemble
Ages 15 – 18
July 13 – August 7
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 11am – 6pm
A 4-week pre-college intensive that provides young adults the opportunity to practice professional acting techniques in a supportive and collaborative environment. The perfect introduction to the personal growth and rigor that emerge from conservatory-style training in voice, speech, and movement. AUDITION REQUIRED.
