The Youth Ensemble of the Scranton Shakespeare Festival is highlighting its summer 2024 education programs. Next up: Foundations!

Due to popular demand, this will be an introductory experience to the Youth Ensemble program for middle school students (ages 10-13)! This 5 day intensive will meet to create a foundation for students in the performing arts, through instruction in acting, dance, vocal technique, directing, technical design, and more! This week of instruction will culminate in a performance akin to our high school student cabaret.

Dates are June 10-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuition is #175 per students, or $300 with siblings. The program is open to students ages 11-13 as of June 1.

Enrolled participants will aim to gain a foundational practice in each of the sub-genres of the performing arts, including acting, dance, vocal technique, directing, and technical design. They’ll begin to build first-hand knowledge of theatre etiquette and will gain the valuable experience of working with industry professionals.

Students will make connections with their peers, learning how to work on a team in an ensemble through theatre games, team-building and confidence-building exercises, and social-emotional learning methods to promote students to become a unique voice, artist, and citizen. Students will collaborate with peers and teaching artists to produce a final showcase with material that is meant to inspire students, apply their foundational knowledge built from the program, and push their creative boundaries.

Foundations aims to prepare students with a pre-requisite education in the performing arts for high school theatre opportunities and beyond. Register now at scrantonshakes.com/youthensemble! Link in our bio #ssf #scrantonshakes #scrantonpa #theatreeducation #artseducation