Back by popular demand!! Rep Resident Acting Company Members Lee E. Ernst and Deborah Staples return, after last year's sold out Workshop, to lead another innovative exploration of The Bard!! July 12 - July 31, 2010 Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Here is an opportunity for motivated theater artists to immerse themselves in three weeks of intense and exciting Master Class training. In this rigorous program participants will get to the heart of Shakespeare's great works through character development, by delving into text analysis, voice and speech work, stage combat, improvisation, and audition techniques, which will culminate in a dynamic, fully supported showcase in The Rep's Stiemke Theater!

We are, once again, turning up the heat and enriching the experience for everyone by inviting drama teachers to participate along with high school and college students, to mix it up in this unique training intensive, where the young and the 'not-so-young' will hone their skills together, sharing failures, successes, and a joyous theatrical journey side by side. We are committed to creating an atmosphere that nourishes teamwork, support, courage, growth, and fun, where students and instructors alike, will gain fresh perspectives and practical tools for tackling future acting challenges in the classroom and on the stage!

Fee: $700
In partnership with University of Wisconsin - Parkside, college credit is available for an additional fee.

Partial scholarships are available for this program. Please submit scholarship request with your application! Download Scholarship Form

There is no audition to get in the program. We ask that you apply by completing the appropriate application form, to be downloaded from the links below.

Student Application
Teacher Application

"This was one of the best educational experiences I have ever had. (And at my age, I've had many.) Deb and Lee created a very professional working atmosphere but also made the class a great deal of fun. I was very impressed with the fact that they treated teenagers as if they were professional actors. Not surprisingly, the kids responded like professionals. And watching their growth was a delight." – Teacher Participant, STC 2009

"I didn’t know going into this how professional everyone would be and how I would be treated as a real actor. I liked being treated as an adult and not as a teenager." - Student Participant, STC 2009

For questions about Summer Theater Conservatory 2010 please contact:
Jenny Kostreva, Education Director, 414-290-5370 or jkostreva@milwaukeerep.com
Rebecca Witt, Education Coordinator, 414-290-5393 or rwitt@milwaukeerep.com