Musical Theatre Performance Camp
(1-week Outdoor Show Camps)

Students rehearse and perform the selected musical show – learning songs, scenes and choreography. The live outdoor camp classes are grouped appropriately by age to help ensure active participation, confidence building and skill learning so that each child will have an enjoyable performance experience. All state and local health protocols will be exercised (see below).

Camp Shows and Schedules

State and Local Health Protocols will be in effect for the health and safety of the students and teaching artistis.
Hosted by the Summer Theatre of New Canaan, the Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan is thrilled to be partnering with the Summer Theatre to supervise an expansion of their education program this summer with these live in-person summer camps! The camp will be held in Mead Park just around the corner from the Conservatory, with drop off and pick up on the corner of Richmond Hill and Grove Street parking area. Each student and instructor will have their temperature taken prior to starting class. Should they have a fever, they will not be allowed to take the class.  If inclement weather, the camp will be held inside the Conservatory studio at 70 Pine Street using the side stair entrance. Our expansive rehearsal space will allow for appropriate social distancing. Classes will be limited to 8 students with 2 teaching artists to manage safety protocols such as social distancing, use of props, and costumes. Props will be specific to one child so that way there is no sharing and costumes will be brought from home or provided by the Conservatory for use by one student. Students should bring a large beach towel to sit on, a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray (if wanted). Last day of class, each student can invite a few family members or guardian to observe a presentation of their show. Masks are required to be worn by all students, faculty and any performance attendees.

Please contact us at info@performingartsconservatory.com for any questions.

Middle School – Junior Company Presents

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Above 2011 Summer Theatre Cast of Charlie Brown.

Be an actor in The Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s Junior Company! The Conservatory and the Summer Theatre of New Canaan have created this musical performance summer program just for middle school students entering grades 5-9. For three weeks in the afternoons Monday – Friday July 12-30. Junior Company cast will work with professional actors, director, choreographer and creative staff from our company.

2019 Junior Company Cast of PIPPIN

All students who wish to participate must first register online with the Summer Theatre of New Canaan. The program is limited to the first 18 students who register. All students who register will be accepted into the company and cast in the show. Auditions will also be held the first day of rehearsals for placement in the show.

*NOTE: The program at this time has determined To be held virtually.  The summer theatre has the ability  to provide full cast group learning and virtual breakout rooms where students work in smaller groups allowing instructors to provide individualized attention. The show will be performed and recorded virtually then shared with cast, family and friends.

High School Pre-College

Theatre Intensive

High School Theatre Intensive

The Conservatory partners with the Summer Theatre of New Canaan to offer a diverse professional quality theatre intensive program for high school students entering grades 10-12. The program is a 2-week immersion in a variety of theatre styles and techniques taught by Broadway and Professional artists. The High School Theatre Intensive gives students a new understanding of ensemble building and personal discovery, as well as the tools necessary to be both strong actors and informed theatre artists.  More info at STONC.ORG

Each day is split into core training and workshops/ master classes. Our core-training program is comprised of the following subjects:    Acting,   Theatre Techniques,     Musical Theatre,      Shakespeare,   Clowning,      Stage Combat,   Audition Prep,   Voice and Speech,   Dance,     Theatre Creation

High School Theatre Intensive with Summer Theatre actors and design team.

2019 HS Theatre Intensive students with directors Ella & Omen

Note: Should state and local health protocols determine live programs can not be held, the program will be conducted online. Last year this enabled us to bring in industry leading and award winning artists from Broadway and across the country.  Special attention has been given to online curriculum making sure that students are in an active learning environment. Zoom has the ability to provide group learning and breakout rooms where students work in pairs or small groups allowing instructors to provide individualized attention.