Theatre Arts School of San Diego

About Theatre Arts School of San Diego

The theatre arts can spark a child’s imagination and unlock creativity like nothing else! At our school, we offer an array of classes to help young artists explore a variety of creative disciplines. Our teachers and guest artists are passionate about creating an inclusive environment and are dedicated to providing a safe and brave space for all students to create and learn. We also provide small class sizes so our young artists can receive quality training from each instructor. Our instructors and guest instructors are highly qualified with performance and creative credits from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and respected regional theatres from all over the country. At our school, we provide an array of classes in all areas of the theatre arts including acting, singing, dance, playwriting, stagecraft, and film-making. Our instructors and guest artists strive to create an inclusive environment and an unwavering mission to provide a safe and brave space for all young artists to create and learn. Our small class sizes guarantee each student receives personalized attention and quality training from each instructor. We are also proud to offer original, innovative, and high-quality productions where each student gets to create and shine. Our instructors and guest instructors have performance and creative credits from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and respected regional theatres from all over the country. We strive to provide an inspiring and enriching experience for all of our young artists and help them unlock their creative potential.

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PROGRAM: RE-IMAGINING BROADWAY (WEEK ONE) AGES: 9-14

Exciting things happen when we see a production through a new lens. Some recent Broadway hits have been given a fresh look and are “WOWing” audiences worldwide. WICKED in Brazil, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Olney Theatre Center, THE SECRET GARDEN at the Ahmanson, and OKLAHOMA at St. Anne’s Warehouse are examples of shows that have made major theatre news by using innovative design, diverse casting, and radical script re-working. Larissa Fasthorse, who will soon be the first Native American playwright on Broadway, has added new and relevant book material to the NETworks National Tour of PETER PAN. The theatre world is buzzing! Theatre students of today will be tomorrow’s theatre makers. This summer program will allow students to see themselves in roles and in shows they might not have imagined before. We will start each morning with a student-driven design concept for a Broadway show. Students will have the opportunity to draw and create costume and scenic renderings from a variety of Broadway shows. In the second hour of the program, we will explore acting techniques through scene-work from hit musicals. And, in the last hour, students will learn songs from some of their favorite Broadway shows.

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PROGRAM: RE-IMAGINING BROADWAY (WEEK TWO) AGES: 12-16

Exciting things happen when we see a production through a new lens. Some recent Broadway hits have been given a fresh look and are “WOWing” audiences worldwide. WICKED in Brazil, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Olney Theatre Center, THE SECRET GARDEN at the Ahmanson, and OKLAHOMA at St. Anne’s Warehouse are examples of shows that have made major theatre news by using innovative design, diverse casting, and radical script re-working. Larissa Fasthorse, who will soon be the first Native American playwright on Broadway, has added new and relevant book material to the NETworks National Tour of PETER PAN. The theatre world is buzzing!

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PROGRAM: PLAYWRIGHTS RETREAT AGES: 9-14

On the beautiful arts district campus here in Liberty Station, students will explore sculpture, murals, paintings, photographs, and more each morning on our instructor-guided walk-abouts. These art pieces will serve as inspiration for students through a series of writing prompts, as they work on solo material. In the second half of each morning, we will work in the TAS+SD studio on a group devised (collaboratively created, developed and written) piece. The focus of this program is to hone writing skills, broaden the scope of creativity, and to prep students for entry into the California Young Playwrights Contest, a unique opportunity offered to California students each year.

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