Spring Youth Classes

YPC Director Morven Higgins will be leading four weeks of Directors’ Institute, from 2pm to 5pm on Saturdays (perfectly timed for students currently enrolled in High School Performance Lab). This collaboration-focused directing program is an invaluable learning experience for any aspiring theatre artist, where students will have the chance to work side-by-side to generate and workshop new material—some of which may be further developed for the Spring 2022 Shakespeare Capstone (more info on that below)!

The class will be structured around different student-led workshops so the ensemble will get to explore a lot of new material and different directorial points of view with YPC ensemble members leading workshops. Not only will it be a lot of fun to be directed by a fellow actor, it’s excellent preparation for summer and college-level programs that often focus on student-led pieces and devised work. It’s a great resume builder! 

Admission is by invitation or resume submission. For high school students.

Our Spring Shakespeare Capstone is a performance experience that will incorporate both classical text and contemporary responses to Shakespeare’s works, including story theatre retellings, poetry, adaptations, and more. You will be cast in one or more scenes and/or Shakespeare-inspired stories. You will rehearse for 6 Saturdays starting April 9th, and we will present at least two performances the weekend of May 20-22. 

We will be asking for self-taped auditions by Monday, March 14th. Please email education@piventheatre.org ASAP if you wish to audition, and we will send you further instructions.

*Payment plans available, as well as special discounts for current spring students.

 

Join a dedicated ensemble of young storytellers and explore a unique, virtual approach to the Piven method. We use improv games to create original characters, locations, and stories, all while taking advantage of Zoom to hone on-camera technique. Students will gain skills as actors, collaborators, and creative writers. Get ready to play and let your imagination soar!

Students in grades six, seven and eight who have been recommended by their Piven instructor for this advanced program have the opportunity to build work that moves from the classroom to the Piven stage. Under the guidance of their senior instructors, students work within their ensemble over the course of twelve weeks to adapt stories into original performance pieces. This class will culminate in a performance for families and friends exploring the work students have done over the session. Admission is by invitation or resume submission.