Summer Theater Conservatory
July 12 – 24, 2010 • Monday - Friday • 9:30 - 5:00

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!

Here is an opportunity for motivated theater artists to immerse themselves in two 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 on Friday evening, July 23rd and Saturday afternoon, July 24th!

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!

There is no audition to get in the program. To apply complete the appropriate application form. Partial scholarships are available and considered upon request with your application.
 
Student Application
Teacher Application
Download Scholarship Form

* Shakespeare Showcase *

Come support the Summer Theater Conservatory Students!

Friday, July 23rd 7:30 pm & Saturday, July 24th 3:30 pm • Stiemke Studio

You do not need a ticket to attend. Suggested donation of $5 at the door to help provide scholarships for future participants.

"This was one of the best educational experiences I have ever had. 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 please contact:
Jenny Kostreva, Education Director, 414-290-5370 or jkostreva@milwaukeerep.com
Rebecca Witt, Education Coordinator, 414-290-5393 or rwitt@milwaukeerep.com