Theatre Experience – Teens
The Theatre Experience Series engages adults and teens of all abilities from our surrounding communities in immersive, process-oriented theatre productions that are inclusive and celebrate diversity.
RESTAGED (Spring): IMAGINE
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@ Redhouse Arts Center
March 30 – April 3
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ages 10-17
$375
In this one-week creation-focused academy, young artists step into the role of full-fledged theater makers. Guided by professional directors, designers, and writers, students will use Beatles songs as inspiration to write, design, produce and perform a brand new piece of theater with music
For any questions please call the us at (315) 362-2785 or email us at info@theredhouse.org
StageREaDy: Audition Preparation Acadamy
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@ Redhouse Arts Center
Give your young performer the tools to shine—before they ever walk into the audition room. StageREaDy is an intensive, one-week academy designed to help students build polished, competitive audition materials under the guidance of a professional creative team.
Actors will work one-on-one and in small groups with a director to develop strong monologues, a music director to prepare 16-bar audition cuts, and a choreographer to practice daily combinations that mirror real audition and callback expectations. A stage manager will guide students through crafting and maintaining a clean, professional resume, and each participant will receive high-quality headshots taken by our photographer.
The week culminates in a showcase where students share the work they’ve built. Every participant will leave with a complete audition toolkit—confident, well-prepared, and ready for school productions, professional opportunities, and auditions for our upcoming summer season
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
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@ Redhouse Arts Center
Dive into the vibrant world of Bikini Bottom in this two-week performance academy—our first production in the RedEd Performance Series! Young actors will audition, rehearse, and perform SpongeBob the Musical: Youth Edition under the guidance of a professional creative team, including a director, music director, choreographer, and stage manager with regional and Broadway experience.
Throughout the process, students will receive individualized instruction that strengthens their acting, singing, and dancing skills while learning what it takes to rehearse a full production from start to finish. The academy culminates in a fully staged performance for family and friends.
July 13-24
AGES: 10-17
Hadestown: Teen Edition
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@ Redhouse Arts Center
Step into the world of myth, music, and modern storytelling in this two-week performance academy—part of the RedEd Performance Series. In Hadestown: Teen Edition, young artists will audition, rehearse, and perform a fully staged production of the acclaimed musical, guided by a professional team of experienced directors, choreographers, music directors, and stage managers.
Designed specifically for older performers, this academy challenges students to dive deeply into character work, ensemble storytelling, and the emotional weight of the show’s themes. Along the way, they’ll strengthen their vocal technique, refine their movement skills, and learn the discipline required to bring a complex, contemporary musical to life.
DATES: July 27- August 7 (Monday-Friday, 9-5)
AGES: 13-17
R.O.C.K. Academy
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@ Redhouse Arts Center
Turn up the volume on creativity in this immersive two-week music academy where young musicians come together to Record Original songs, Collaborate with fellow artists, and Kickstart their careers. Students will form bands, write original music, rehearse with guidance from professional musicians, and record their tracks in our studio.
Throughout the academy, participants will strengthen their instrumental skills, build confidence as songwriters, and gain hands-on experience with gear, sound setups, and studio techniques. They’ll also learn the essentials of performing professionally—how to prepare for a gig, protect equipment, work with a venue, and present themselves as emerging artists.
The program culminates in community performances and a final concert in our main theater space. Every student leaves with polished recordings of their work, new connections, and the knowledge and skills needed to take their musicianship to the next stage.
DATES: August 10 – 21 (Monday-Friday, 9-5)
AGES: 13-17