Young Actors Studio

Trinity Rep’s Young Actors Studio provides in-depth year-round programming for students interested in theater. Four semesters of introductory classes are taught by our education staff, and year round advanced classes are taught by members of our resident acting company. Introductory classes take place over fall, winter and spring trimesters, and focus on playwriting, basic acting skills, improvisation and scene study. For more information contact us at (401) 521-1100 x230 or at education@trinityrep.com Download Winter registration form>>  Download Financial Aid Application>>

Year Round Advanced Programs

Classes meet throughout the year, and are taught by members of our resident acting company. Students receive complimentary tickets to Trinity Rep productions.

Teen Collaborative This is our most advanced program for high school students, and is the perfect class for an aspiring actor or artist. A writing and performance based ensemble, the Collaborative: Takes classes exclusively with professional Trinity Rep actors. Attends every Trinity Rep production. Writes and performs shows for student audiences throughout New England. Grades 9-12 Class starts Sept 21 and runs throughout the year Mondays, 3:30 to 5:30pm, but also requires out-of-class rehearsal. Cost: $700. Scholarships are available. Download registration form>>

middle school theater EXPLOSION The middle school theater explosion is our advanced program for middle school students in grades 7-9. the middle school explosion: studies with trinity rep education staff members. Attends every Trinity Rep production. studies playwriting, scene study, improvisation, with a special emphasis on shakespeare as well as theater history the middle school explosion meets once a week on wednesdays from 4-6pm. The first class is sept. 23rd. there are three presentations throughout the year open to family and friends. Cost: $600.

Junior Ensemble The Junior Ensemble is our advanced program for younger students, grades 4-6. The Junior Ensemble: learns and studies with Trinity Rep education staff members attends Trinity’s production of A Christmas Carol as well as Twelfth Night and Odd Couple study playwriting, scene study, movement, and are introduced to different forms of theater, such as Shakespeare, Commedia dell’arte and kabuki. Grades 4-6 Class starts Sept 21 and runs throughout the year Mondays, 3:30 to 5:30pm. There are three presentations throughout the year open to family and friends. Cost: $500. Download registration form>>

Audition Techniques: the greatest class in the world The Audition Techniques class prepares students for the college and professional audition process. Past students have been accepted into prestigious programs such as: the Boston University Conservatory, University of Michigan, Syracuse University, New York University as well as professional opportunities such as Disney among others. Taught by Brown/Trinity Rep Production Manager Timothey Sullivan. Grades 10-12 Class meets September 25 –February 12 Fridays, 4-6pm Cost: $400 Download registration form>>

Introductory Acting Courses - three semesters a year For students who are just beginning to discover the joy of theater, or are too busy to take our year round classes, we offer trimester classes for students of all ages these classes touch on scene-study, playwriting and improvisation and are taught by our education staff. each class culminates with a performance open to friends and family.

Fall Semester | Sept. 22nd through Nov. 19th (9 weeks)

•   Grades 4-6: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm, $150                •   Grades 7-8: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm, $175             •   Grades 9-12: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm, $200

Winter Semester | January 5–February 11 (6 weeks)

Grades 4-6: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm $125 Grades 7-8: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm $150 Grades 9-12: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm, $175

Spring Semester | March 2–May 13 (10 weeks)

Grades 4-6: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm $150 Grades 7-8: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm $175 Grades 9-12: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm $200

Playreading Aloud! High school students are invited to expand their theatrical horizons in the Playreading Aloud program. The group meets twice a month to read contemporary plays that they might not otherwise be exposed to until college or beyond. Students meet at the theater to learn about, read, adn discuss plays by Tony Kushner, Sarah Ruhl, Neil Simon, Caryl Churchill, Jose Rivera, Christopher Durang, David Mamet, Paula Vogel, Connie Congdon, and many more! The program is free, and meetings are scheduled based on the availability of the group. For more information contact Caroline Azano at cazano@trinityrep.com.

The Trinity Zoo - Trinity's own teen improv group! Run by company member Mauro Hantman, the Trinity Zoo meets every Saturday at 10am at the Pell Chafee Performance Center. Auditions for the Zoo are held in the early fall. If interested, please contact education@trinityrep.com

Enrollment To enroll your child in the Young Actors Studio contact Tyler Dobrowsky, Education Director, at (401) 521-1100, ext 230. Enrollment for after-school classes typically remains open until the first day of class. Enrollment for the summer institute begins in December, and fills quickly.

Education Staff and Faculty Caroline Azano, Angela Brazil, Jordan Butterfield, Curt Columbus, Tyler Dobrowsky, Mauro Hantman, Annie Scurria, Fred Sullivan Jr., Timothey Sullivan, Rachael Warren, and Joe Wilson Jr.