The State Theatre's Summer Drama Academy
Facilitated by Bea's Performing Arts Productions
Mary Beth 'Bea' Geppert, Artistic Director

 

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Do you know a child who is interested in the performing arts? Did you know that young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours, three days a week, for at least a year are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, three times more likely to win an award for school attendance and four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem, according to Americans for the Arts?

In summer 2010, a diverse group of children ages 9 to 18 will learn to read scripts, design and create sets and practice effective movements in a thorough four-week drama academy. The academy offers an opportunity to enhance discipline, integrity, commitment and teamwork, while having an unforgettable time. At the end of four weeks, the 30 future stars will put on the performance, Theatre for a Small Planet by Jules Tasca.

If you are interested, in applying please fill out an application and return it to The State Theatre by March 3, 2010. After applications are accepted, applicants will be expected to prepare a one to three minute monologue or poem in order to properly place the student into a role for the play.

Why attend a Drama Academy?

Acting is life-enhancing! Even if you never enter the doorway of a theatre after the last day of Academy, you can gain vivid personal awareness, higher communication skills, and a strong sense of compassion for your fellow humans. There may be no better, more involving way to learn about yourself, and about the phenomenon of being alive than in drama. Actors will experience endless energy and relentless optimism revealing movement problems and possibilities, exploring physical experiences and sensations, initiating a process of self-awareness and discovery, and creating shared experiences to build relationships.

About the Academy:

  • The Drama Academy features 20 fun-filled days of acting, characterization, stage technique, theatre crafts, costuming, set design, stage movement, puppetry, and carnival skills.

  • Lunches and snacks are provided!

  • Students are educated through classroom work in addition to an intensive rehearsal process that culminates into a fully mounted production of Theatre for a Small Planet by Jules Tasca on The State Theatre's main stage.

  • Limited number of openings. 10 Young Thespians ages 9-11, and 20 Future Stars ages 12-18 will be accepted.

  • Drama classes explore the child within; unlocking the capacity for delight, and a sense of wonder. It has the ability to transform oneself and the world around us!

  • Workshops provide tools for self development, inspire motivation, and encourage self discovery.

  • Theatre professionals facilitate this intensive learning experience. See Academy Biographies

Dates and Times:

  • 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Avenue, State College, PA

    • Week Date Theme
    1
    		 June 21st-June 25th Exploring the art of drama!
    2
    		 June 28th-July 2nd Acting is life enhancing!
    3
    		 July 12th-16th Realizing and actualizing text.
    4
    		 July 19th-July 23rd Performing Arts in Action!

  • FINAL PERFORMANCE is Saturday July 24th at 1:00pm & 7:00pm and Sunday July 25th at 1:00pm, actors to arrive by 11:00am & 5:00pm

Costs:

  • 20 days (4 weeks) of Academy is $1200 (including lunches and snacks).

    Payment options:
    Options Down Payments # of Add’l Payments Payment Amounts
    Due On
    A
    $600
    1
    $600
    		 6/15/10
    B
    $400
    2
    $400
    		 4/15/10 & 6/15/10
    C
    $300
    3
    $300
    		 4/15/10, 5/15/10 & 6/15/10
    D
    $240
    4
    $240
    		 4/15/10, 5/01/10, 5/15/10 & 6/15/10

  • Full Grants, Full and Partial Scholarships are available for candidates with the best merits, according to demonstrated need and desire. See Foundation Criteria.

How to apply?

  • Registration and Initial Payment: Please send the below information with initial payment from chosen option. Checks made payable to The State Theatre Summer Drama Academy @ 130 W. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. A registration packet will be (e)mailed to you. Or click on Registration Form

  • Requirements are:
    • Completed Registration Forms located on our website
    • Centre County School Student
    • One teacher letter of recommendation
    • Minimum GPA of 2.5 or C+
    • 100% attendance Weeks 4 & 5 (July 12th-16th & July 19th-23rd) and show dates July 24th 1pm & 7pm and July 25th 1pm, including load out after final performance.
    • Student essay: 'Why I want to attend a drama academy and what I plan to learn there.'
      • Young Thespians: ages 9-11 to submit one paragraph, typed or printed clearly
      • Shooting Stars: ages 12-18 to submit one page, double spaced, typed

Mission Statement

The State Theatre Summer Drama Academy mission is to bring happiness to young actors, by providing fun, educational, performing arts enrichment programs. Our unique combination of games, activities, and workshops enhance self-expression, instill confidence, inspire imagination, and support individual as well as group appreciation and acceptance. By exercising patience, compassion, active listening, and self-observation, participants achieve a heightened awareness of their inner strengths and talents. Presented in a safe and nurturing, team-oriented environment, our programs reinforce the importance of integrity, responsibility, friendship, family, and community.




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