Registration for 2024 Summer Programs is open!
Acting for Young People is the Theatre Program of Mason Community Arts Academy!
You will be directed to the Mason Community Arts Academy website to learn more and register for all summer programs.
SUMMER ACTING CAMP
Our award-winning summer camps are an excellent opportunity for students with any level of acting experience. In a fun, high-energy environment, we help students build self-confidence and make new friends while learning from working professionals in the theater and film industries.
Each session will have a unique theme, which will inspire the week’s activities! Multi-week and returning campers will meet new creative challenges throughout the summer. Sign up for just one session or take advantage of the multiple week discount. Students will be divided into groups based on their age. Each group has their own acting class that focuses on age-appropriate performance skills, as well as styles related to the theme.
Young actors will develop skills and an incredibly wide variety of acting styles, methods, theories, and techniques from AFYP instructors.
All of our actors will participate in the final presentation, shared for a live audience of family and friends on Friday.
Space is limited in each age group. Registering early is recommended.
Ages: 13-18
Directed by Emi Eiting
Advanced teen performers will join vocal instructor Emi Eiting, along with acting coaches from Acting for Young People, for a week of musical theater skill-building! Students will quickly learn new repertoire focusing on vocal technique, musicality, interpretation and movement as they celebrate the tradition of Broadway and popular music. Students will also be taught how to make quality repertoire selections for themselves, and will be provided a list of repertoire from which to begin building their own musical theatre vocal library. The week will culminate in a high-quality performance supported by professional musicians.
This camp is best suited to the intermediate or advanced singer/actor who is looking to expand their skills as a soloist and in a group setting.
An application and successful video audition are required to participate in this program. Application Deadline is May 1, 2024. Auditions will be considered on a rolling basis. All Admission Decisions will be sent by May 16.
Ages: 13-18
Dates: July 22-26, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuition: $495
Only students ages 13-18 will be considered for enrollment—age overrides will not be permitted for this program
Young singers and actors will join vocal instructors, acting coaches, and choreographers from Acting for Young People for a week of musical theater skill-building! This entertaining program is fun for musical theater fans all the way to experienced actors. The week will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends on Friday.
Ages: 7-10
Dates: June 17 – 21 AND/OR July 29 – August 2, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Tuition: $475
Our popular Summer Musical Theater Workshop has been reimagined specifically for middle-school-aged actors! Students will focus on vocal technique, choreography, and acting as they celebrate the tradition of Broadway and popular music. Teaching artists from AFYP and Mason Community Arts Academy will mentor performers in acting, dance, and singing in this rigorous and fun program. The week will culminate in a final presentation on Friday, showcasing the skills developed throughout the week.
Ages: 11-13
Dates: June 17 – 21 AND/OR July 29 – August 2, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Tuition: $475
Join us again for our popular Musical Theater Intensive program! Actors will strengthen their musical theater skills while learning vocal techniques, characterization, choreography, and musicality in a well-rounded study of musical theater acting. Teaching artists from AFYP and Mason Community Arts Academy will mentor performers in acting, dance, and singing technique in this rigorous and fun program. The week will culminate in a final presentation on Friday, showcasing the skills developed throughout the week.
Ages: 14-18
Dates: June 17 – 21, 2024 AND/OR July 29 – August 2, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuition: $475
SUMMER IMPROV
Young actors will join Acting for Young People’s resident Improv experts for a week of comedy and creative thinking! Taking inspiration from classic improvisation styles and favorite theater games, like those seen on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Game Changer”, actors will learn in-depth techniques for creating short and long-form improv, and develop characters and story lines for sketch comedy and scene work.
Ages: 10-13
Dates: Session 1: June 17 – 21, 2024
Session 2: July 29 – August 2, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuition: $475
High school performers will join Acting for Young People’s resident Improv experts for a week of comedy and creative thinking! Taking inspiration from classic improvisation styles and favorite theater games developed by organizations like The Second City, actors will learn in-depth techniques for world-building; for creating short and long-form improv; and to develop characters and story lines for sketch comedy and scene work. In addition to performing, students will experience directing a group of improvisors and learn to produce and market their own shows.
Ages: 14-18
Dates: Session 1: June 17 – 21, 2024
Session 2: July 29 – August 2, 2024
9 am – 4 pm
Tuition: $475