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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

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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. A writing and performance based ensemble, the Collaborative.

  • Takes classes exclusively with professional Trinity Rep actors.
  • Attends every Trinity Rep production, as well as every Brown/Trinity Consortium production.
  • Writes and performs shows for student audiences throughout New England.

Grades 9-12
Class starts Sept 22 and runs throughout the year
Mondays, 3:30 to 5:30pm, but also requires out-of-class rehearsal.
Cost: $800. Scholarships are available.
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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 and A Raisin in the Sun

  • 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 22 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.
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Audition Techniques Class
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 26 –February 13
Fridays, 4-6pm
Cost: $400
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Shakespeare for Beginners
The class focuses on the works of Shakespeare, including Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night. Students rehearse and perform selected scenes from Shakespeare, study Shakespearean language and present scenes for family and friends at the end of the course.

Grades 7-9
Class meets February 8 – May 15
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Cost: $400
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Introductory Acting Courses -

four semesters a year

For students who are just beginning to discover the joy of theater, we offer introductory 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 | September 23–November 20 (9 weeks)
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  • Grades 4-6: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm, $150

  • Grades 7-8: Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm, $175

  • Grades 9-12: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm, $200

Winter Semester | January 6–February 13 (6 weeks)

  • Grades 4-6: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm $125

  • Grades 9-12: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm, $175

Spring Semester | March 3–May 14 (10 weeks)

  • Grades 4-6: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm $175

  • Grades 9-12: Thursdays, 4-5:30pm $225

 
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, Curt Columbus, Tyler Dobrowsky, Mauro Hantman, Annie Scurria, Fred Sullivan Jr., Timothey Sullivan, Rachael Warren, and Joe Wilson Jr.