PGT's StudioStage program gives students of all ages a chance to enjoy a less intensive rehearsal schedule, while still allowing their work to culminate in a performance. StudioStage is the bridge between the classes program and the MainStage program, providing a less demanding yet challenging and exciting option.

While classes are the foundation of a young actor's training, most students who choose to study theatre do so because of a desire to perform - to apply the skills they are learning in class to their work on stage. This new program combines class and rehearsal into each session, so that students are learning acting technique and perfecting their musical theatre skills while working on material they will ultimately perform. PGT Kids (ages 7-10), The Young Actors' Ensemble (ages 11-13) and The Teen Conservatory (ages 14+) each meet for two hours, once a week, with one extra tech rehearsal during the week before the performance. There is no audition necessary.

This program is appropriate for the novice actor who is just trying theatre out for the first time, as well as for more experienced students who are just looking for a lighter season. Material is chosen to suit each individual actor, allowing work to be done on a variety of levels by each member of the group.

PGT KIDS ages 7-10 Mondays or Thursdays
After a wonderful first season, PGT KIDS is back again for students ages 7-10! During each two hour session, Kids can expect to spend time working on the basics of acting, movement and voice, as well as surprise theatrical activities and craft projects. Each session will also include rehearsal time, where students will be encouraged to apply the creative skills they are learning to text and song. The final result is a unique performance of poetry, music and dance which will be held in our new Studio Theater.

YOUNG ACTORS' ENSEMBLE (YAE) ages 11-13 Tuesdays
As our students grow, they are ready to tackle more sophisticated work and to focus more intensely on the craft. The Young Actors' Ensemble allows our Middle School age students to hone their skills as they continue on their artistic journey, and to work on material that speaks directly to them. Craft time will be replaced by writing time, as students begin to lend their own voices to the process. (Though surprise activities may still emerge from time to time!) The final result is a performance, in our new studio theater, that is infused with the personalities, thoughts and ideas of the cast.

TEEN CONSERVATORY ages 14+ Wednesdays
Once our students reach High School age, they are ready for a more challenging and artistically demanding program. The Teen Conservatory provides this opportunity within the nurturing, supportive environment that defines every PGT experience. Students in this program will have the opportunity to help guide and shape the direction of their show. Through improvisation, writing exercises and cast discussions a collection of scenes, monologues, music and poetry will be created. Each student's voice - and the voice of the group as a whole - will be apparent in the final showcase performance, to be held in our new Studio Theater.

Use this season's Brochure and Registration Form to enroll in our new PGT StudioStage performance program.