the young company
2009 Summer Program
Click here to view/download the 2009 Summer Registration form (PDF).
Click here to view/download the 2009 Summer Overture Registration form (PDF).
Click here to view/download the 2009 Financial Aid Application.
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The Essentials
who:
the young co. summer program is divided into three acts & the Overture program:
Overture for students entering grades 1 - 3
act 1 for students entering grades 4 - 6
act 2 for students entering grades 7 - 9
act 3 for students entering grades 10 - 12 & '09 high school graduates
what:
After auditions, students spend their mornings in rehearsal for their productions with a staff of professional theatre artists. In the afternoons, students have workshops in different performing disciplines. During the final week, students experience the technical process of a professional show, adding lights, sound and costumes for three public performances on Stoneham Theatre's stage.
where:
The first four weeks of the program are held offsite. In the final week, we transition to Stoneham Theatre stage for technical rehearsals and performances.
how:
Each act is limited in size; spaces fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students enroll by delivering the registration form and a non-refundable $295 deposit to our Box Office or over the phone: (781) 279-2200. Upon enrollment, students receive an packet including the script, score, forms and workshop options. Half of the remaining $600 payment balance is due by May 15, and the other half is due by June 15, 2009.
The Details
act 3
For actors entering 10th-12th grade and 2009 high school graduates
July 6-August 9
9:00am-3:00pm
Stoneham High School
The act 3 program is a rigorous five-week program intended to challenge young actors with a demonstrated interest in theatre. Actors enroll in either our musical theatre program or our play program. Actors spend their mornings in rehearsal with the cast and staff of their show. From 1:00pm-3:00pm each day, all actors participate in workshops in various acting, music and dance disciplines which they have an opportunity to select prior to the program. During workshops, actors are taught by professional Boston theatre artists, and have to opportunity to learn alongside the actors from all three of the casts. The final week of the program, actors transition to a technical week in preparation for the performances of their shows. Each show has three public performances on the Stoneham Theatre stage. Enrollment for the act 3 musical program is limited to 45 students. Enrollment for the act 3 play program is limited to 15 students. Both programs are filled on a first-come, first served basis.
act 1 & act 2
act 2 for actors entering 7th-9th grade
act 1 for actors entering 4th-6th grade
July 13-August 16
8:30am-2:30pm
Stoneham Middle School
Program participants audition on the first two days of rehearsal. All actors are guaranteed a role in one of the productions. After the auditions, actors spend their mornings in rehearsal with the cast and staff of their show. From 12:30pm-2:30pm each day, all actors participate in workshops in various acting, music and dance disciplines which they have an opportunity to select prior to the program. During workshops, actors are taught by professional Boston theatre artists, and have to opportunity to learn alongside the actors from all three show. The final week of the program, actors transition to a technical week in preparation for the performances of their shows. Each show has three public performances on the Stoneham Theatre stage. Enrollment for both the act 1 and act 2 program is limited to 45 students each, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. We have an additional late pick-up program from 2:30-5:00pm daily.
The Overture Program
For actors entering 1st-3rd grade
July 13-August 14
8:30am-2:30pm
Stoneham Middle School
Scholarships available!
Overture students have the opportunity to participate in up to five week-long workshops from July 13th through August 14th, devoted to developping performing arts skills in a safe and creative environment. Each week focuses on the telling of a particular beloved tale: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Emperor's New Clothes, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Pirates! Under the guidance of professional actors, dancers and voice instructors, students spend the day playing acting games, learning theatre skills, engaging in arts and crafts activites related to the story, and finally writing and rehearsing an original play. Each week culminates in a public performance for friends, family and the members of act 1 and act 2.
The weeks are designed to support each other, but not repeat subject matter or material; a student who only attends one week will not feel out of place, but a student who attends all five weeks will work on a variety of skills. To accomodate families with busy schedules, students may be dropped off as early as 8:00am and we offer a late pickup from 2:30-5:00pm for an additional fee of $50 per week.
| Week | Story | Focus |
| Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17 | The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Ballet/Physical Acting |
| Monday, July 20- Friday, July 24 | The Emperor's New Clothes | Jazz/Voice |
| Monday, July 27- Friday, July 31 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Broadway/Character |
| Monday, August 3- Friday, August 7 | Cinderella | Ballroom Dance/Voice |
| Monday, August 10-Friday, August 14 | Pirates! | Hip Hop/Improv |
The summer program is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Overture Program fee: $250 per week or $895 for all five weeks.