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Arden Teen Company:
Summer Camps
Philly's finest theatre pros will teach theatre skills in these camps for teens. Space is limited, so register early!

Students entering Grades 6 - 8:

ACTING CAMP (two-week camp)
For students entering grades 6–8
Mon, July 15 - Fri, July 26 (Mon-Fri only)
10am - 5pm  •  Optional Extended Day: drop-off 9am ($7day), pick-up 6pm($7/day)
Final Performance: Fri, July 26 – 4pm
$700
 
REGISTER
At Teen Company Acting Camp, some of Philly’s finest theatre pros will teach you how to be an active listener, create believable characters and build your ensemble skills while working with a script. At the end of camp on Friday, July 26th at 4 pm, parents, friends, and family will be invited to a staged reading starring you!

MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP (three-week camp)
For students entering grades 6–8
Mon, July 29 - Fri, August 16 (Mon-Fri only)
10am - 5pm  •  Optional Extended Day: drop-off 9am ($7day), pick-up 6pm($7/day)
Final Performance: Fri, Aug 16 – 4pm
$900
 
REGISTER
At Teen Company Musical Theatre Camp, some of Philly’s finest musical theatre pros will teach you how to hone your singing, dancing and acting skills while learning how to read music, sing harmony, integrate choreography and interpret a song. At the end of camp on Friday, August 16th at 4 pm, parents, friends, and family will be invited to a musical revue featuring musical numbers you’ve worked on over the three weeks.


Students entering Grades 9 - 12 and just graduated:

MASTERCLASS WEEK (one-week camp option)
For students entering grades 9-12 or just graduated
Mon, June 24 - Fri, June 28  •  12 - 5pm
Includes a ticket to the Thursday 8pm performance of A Little Night Music
Full Week: $265 (Includes daily workshops below)
SOLD OUT
Consider single day Masterclasses below.
Workshops in Comedy, Acting, Improv and more! Arden teaching artists, who you’ve seen on stage or in the classroom, will lead this week of classes with each day concentrating on his or her area of expertise. Pick just one workshop to concentrate on your favorite aspect of theatre or sign up for the whole week to get a complete view of what it takes to be a professional theatre artist. 


MASTERCLASS DAILY WORKSHOPS (daily options):

MONDAY, June 24:
Grades 9-12
THE CHARACTER PROJECT
12 - 5pm
$50
SOLD OUT
Learn how to change your voice and alter your body to become any character. This class includes games and exercises that work on your vocal technique, improv, and the physical life of a character. You’ll learn the skills you need to play any role.  

Students who just completed Grade 12
WHOSE LINE IS IT?
12 - 5pm
$50
REGISTER
Always wanted to be on Saturday Night Live? Timing and team–work are just some of the skills you will learn as you create new characters and storylines while thinking on your feet. In this improv and sketch comedy class you will play theatre games and use short form scenes to increase your listening and ensemble building skills that will develop you into a believable, exciting improviser.  


TUESDAY, June 25:
Grades 9-12
WHOSE LINE IS IT?
12 - 5pm
$50
SOLD OUT
Always wanted to be on Saturday Night Live? Timing and team–work are just some of the skills you will learn as you create new characters and storylines while thinking on your feet. In this improv and sketch comedy class you will play theatre games and use short form scenes to increase your listening and ensemble building skills that will develop you into a believable, exciting improviser.  

Students who just completed Grade 12
THE IT FACTOR
12 - 5pm
$50
REGISTER
Looking to improve your techniques for your next audition? Whether it’s your high school play, a college entrance audition, or a professional gig, come learn from the Arden’s casting director, Matt Decker, and professional actor Alex Keiper to hear both sides of the audition process. Gain the confidence you need to have a stand out audition. Please come prepared with a monologue memorized and we ask that you bring a copy of the monologue to the class.


WEDNESDAY, June 26:
Grades 9-12
THE IT FACTOR
12 - 5pm
$50
REGISTER
Looking to improve your techniques for your next audition? Whether it’s your high school play, a college entrance audition, or a professional gig, come learn from the Arden’s casting director, Matt Decker, and professional actor Alex Keiper to hear both sides of the audition process. Gain the confidence you need to have a stand out audition. Please come prepared with a monologue memorized and we ask that you bring a copy of the monologue to the class.

Students who just completed Grade 12
ARDEN'S GOT TALENT
12 - 5pm
$50
REGISTER
Sharpen your acting skills by working on scenes from contemporary plays with theatre professionals Liz and James. This class will challenge you to analyze text and create believable characters while honing your performance technique.


THURSDAY, June 27:
Grades 9-12
THE SING OFF
12 - 5pm, plus 8pm performance of A Little Night Music
$65 (includes ticket)
REGISTER
Take this fast- paced one-day musical theatre intensive with some of Philly’s finest pros. A perfect addition to your musical theatre training, you will learn challenging material from popular Broadway shows. Price of class also includes a ticket to the Arden’s 8pm performance of A Little Night Music.

Students who just completed Grade 12
THE CHARACTER PROJECT
12 - 5pm
$50
REGISTER
Learn how to change your voice and alter your body to become any character. This class includes games and exercises that work on your vocal technique, improv, and the physical life of a character. You’ll learn the skills you need to play any role.  


FRIDAY, June 28:
Grades 9-12
ARDEN'S GOT TALENT
12 - 5pm
$50
REGISTER
Sharpen your acting skills by working on scenes from contemporary plays with theatre professionals Liz and James. This class will challenge you to analyze text and create believable characters while honing your performance technique.

Students who just completed Grade 12
THE SING OFF
12 - 5pm, plus 8pm performance of A Little Night Music
$65 (includes ticket)
REGISTER
Take this fast- paced one-day musical theatre intensive with some of Philly’s finest pros. A perfect addition to your musical theatre training, you will learn challenging material from popular Broadway shows. Price of class also includes a ticket to the Arden’s 8pm performance of A Little Night Music.



NEW!  SKETCH COMEDY WEEK (one-week camp)
For students entering grades 9-12 or just graduated
Mon, July 8 - Fri, July 12  •  11am - 5pm
Final Performance: Friday, July 12 - 5pm
$400
  
REGISTER
Friday Night Live! – Live from Arden Theatre Company, it’s Friday night! Create a short form improv show throughout the week. From writing, rehearsing, directing and designing – you’ll learn all about what it takes to put up a sketch comedy show. Family and friends come back to watch you show on Friday at 5pm.  


ACTING CAMP (two-week camp)
For students entering grades 9-12 or just graduated
Mon, July 15 - Fri, July 26 (Mon-Fri only)
11am - 5pm
Final Performance: Friday, July 26 - 4pm
$700
  
REGISTER
At Teen Company Acting Camp, some of Philly’s finest theatre pros will teach you how to be an active listener, create believable characters and build your ensemble skills while working with a script. At the end of camp on Friday, July 26th at 4 pm, parents, friends, and family will be invited to a staged reading starring you! 


NEW!  MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO: INTO THE WOODS
(four-week camp)
For students entering grades 9-12 or just graduated
Mon, July 29 - Fri, August 23 (Mon-Fri only)
10am - 5pm
Performance Dates: Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday August 22 at 7pm
There IS camp on Friday August 23.
$1250
  
REGISTER
Audition, rehearse, and perform a one-act production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods. Mounted on the Arden stage, you will work with a professional director, musical director, and choreographer to bring this production to life, complete with sets, lights, and costumes.  


DISCOUNTS! Take advantage of great summer savings:
  • Bring your sibling and save $35 off the regular price!
  • Come with a friend and save $35 off the regular price!
  • Enroll in multiple camps and save $25 off the regular price of each session!


Class offerings subject to change or cancellation.
Join the Arden Teen Company!
Arden Teen Company provides fundamental acting and theatre classes to middle and high school students looking for more in-depth training. All classes are taught by professional teaching theatre artists who specialize in middle and high school years. Teen Company classes include more specialized areas for students looking for beginning professional theatre training.
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Sun: Noon-intermission
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