Theatre Experience Series

RedEd Performance Series

SpongeBob Jr.

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 

RedEd Performance Series

Hadestown: Teen Edition

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 

RedEd Performance Series

R.O.C.K. Academy

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