2026 High School Studio Show:
Musical Theatre Intensive
The High School Studio Show is a rigorous, three-week intensive designed for high school students committed to dramatically building their musical theatre skills through the experience of rehearsing a full production. This program goes beyond standard summer stock, immersing participants in the discipline and structured classwork that ensures comprehensive development.
We are proud to feature a Director/Choreographer from one of the region’s leading BFA musical theatre programs, ensuring students receive guidance that utilizes a university-level training methodology.
Why Choose Our Intensive?
- Advanced Training & Experience: By integrating daily classes with production rehearsals, students gain significant, accelerated technical skills across dance, voice, and acting.
- BFA Training Structure: Work in a setting that simulates the intensity of a university BFA program’s daily schedule. This allows students to experience a highly focused training environment and make an informed decision about whether a college arts program is the right fit for them.
- Guaranteed High Quality: As a tuition-based program, participants are assured a focused, high-level summer experience without the risk and uncertainty of waiting for competitive audition results.
- Skill Growth: This is the perfect experience for anyone seeking to significantly grow their skills or get a true feel for the intensity and expectation of a professional training program.
Program Structure
The schedule is built to mirror a rigorous BFA setting, demanding focus and commitment:
| Time Block | Activity | Description |
| Mornings | Daily Dance Class & Rehearsal | Begins with a 50-minute dance technique class, followed by a rehearsal block. |
| Lunch Break | 1 Hour | Students have a one-hour break for lunch. |
| Afternoons | Rehearsal & Master Class | Includes a rehearsal block and a focused acting or group voice session/master class. |
Three-Week Commitment
- Weeks 1 & 2 (July 13 – July 24): Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Full day classes and rehearsals).
- Week 3 (July 27 – August 2): Evenings only for Tech, Dress Rehearsals, and Performances.
Enrollment Details
- Limited Space: Enrollment is capped at 40 students to ensure personalized attention and quality ensemble work.
- Guaranteed Placement: Enrollment guarantees every student a space in the final production.
- Mandatory Auditions: All enrolled students must attend the mainstage auditions to be considered for principal and ensemble casting. Principal roles will be cast from these auditions. Click here for more information on our audition process and to sign up for an audition time.
- Tuition & Scholarships: This is a tuition-based program. We are committed to offering 10 scholarships to deserving students.