Announcing MTC's new Teen Conservatory summer program!

A fantastic opportunity for intermediate to advanced teen drama students to study their craft, stretch their limits, and work together to create a new and compelling piece of theatre. The instructors are among the best theatre artists in the Bay Area, including members of MTC's Artistic Staff.

Sign up for a single class, a complete rehearsal and performance process, or any combination. Enrollment is by audition and interview; download the form on the right and return it to MTC to begin your application process. Students must be entering grades 10 or higher in Fall 2010.

The Teen Ensemble is a two-part process to create a new play, directed by award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson. Her plays have been produced at MTC, South Coast Rep, and around the US. Students can enroll in either session or in both for the full experience.

Session 1 | June 21-25
Session 2 | July 26-August 14

Teen Ensemble 1 (Mon-Fri, 1-5pm) | One-week session of afternoon rehearsals. Students generate material in response to a classic text, presenting their work - which might include scenes, monologues, poetry, music, dance, and visual art - on the final afternoon.
Performs in MTC's Lieberman Theatre June 25.
Students may enroll in either Teen Ensemble session or in both.

Teen Ensemble 2 (Mon-Fri, 1-5pm) | Three-week session of afternoon rehearsals. Students perform a new play by Lauren Gunderson based on the material generated in Teen Ensemble 1.
Performs in MTC's Lieberman Theatre August 13 & 14.
Students may enroll in either Teen Ensemble session or in both.

Acting (Mon/Wed, 10am-12pm) | Take your performance skills to the next level and learn to approach your role like a professional actor in this master class featuring techniques, text analysis, and scene study. Session 1 is a two-day intensive; Session 2 is six classes.
Students may enroll in either session or in both.

Playwriting (Tue/Thu, 10am-12pm) | Work with a professional playwright to develop your playwriting abilities, including dialogue, characters, and dramatic structure. Students write short plays suitable for submission to MTC's Marin Young Playwrights Festival. Session 1 is a two-day intensive; Session 2 is six classes.
Students may enroll in either session or in both.

Audition Workshop (Fri, 10am-12pm) | One-day master class to bolster audition skills for college admissions and casting calls. Students must have a one-minute monologue prepared. Co-taught by MTC Casting Director Meg Pearson.
Session 1 only.

Directing (Fri, 10am-12pm) | Learn to analyze a play, make strong choices, communicate effectively with actors and designers, and create great theatre in this three-day workshop with a professional director.
Session 2 only.