Young Performers Workshop is dedicated to the enrichment of young lives through experience in the theatre arts, and serves as a venue for cultivating young theatre performers between the ages of eight and 18. The program is one of only a handful in the nation that offers both formal training and production experience for young people.
YPW is under the direction of Broadway, film, and television veteran Michael Blevins, and students study technique in acting, voice, and dance with a staff of theatre professionals in a five-week summer session.
YPW also offers a Fall and Spring session, conducted each Saturday throughout the academic year,
which culminates in a festival of shows performed for regional school audiences. The program is held on the campus of Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
The three production seasons presented every year are:
The fall semester begins in September, culminating with the "Festival of Shows" in December.
The spring semester begins in February, culminating with the "Spring Festival of Shows" in May.
The summer session is a five-week intensive program beginning in July, culminating with the "Summer Festival of Shows" in August.
Registration is open to any young person regardless of experience. However, prospective students must complete an interview/audition prior to acceptance into the program. The minimum age is eight.
Don't forget to bookmark our Web site so that you can keep up with upcoming festival schedules and Young Performers Workshop registration periods. The particulars on each season's schedule/registration will be shown on the Home Page (where an overview of our upcoming events is reviewed).
You can also call 908 979-0900 for more information on registration or use Online Order Form to order tickets.
