Curriculum

The College Prep Theater program offers intensive study of acting for students ages 12–19. Admission to all classes is by audition. Students study a variety of physical and vocal techniques, and engage in ongoing sessions involving scene study and creation of character. Playwriting, acting
for film and field seminars in which the company attends plays and visits museums and other cultural institutions are also offered on a rotating basis, particularly during the summer sessions. College Prep students comprise an
acting company and all company members are expected to participate in at least two stage productions per year. Extra rehearsal time outside of the regular class schedule is required.

College Prep Theater tuition: $710/28 weeks plus registration fee and other applicable fees.

The Theater track is designed to provide students, both beginning and advanced, with a disciplined and exciting experience in the creative work of the theater artist. Emphasis is placed upon broadening the young actor’s
cultural awareness, teaching respect and appreciation for all art and culture, and providing challenging performance opportunities, ranging from classic to contemporary plays. Students will develop and maintain the skills necessary to pursue a college education and professional career in the theater.

Fall & Spring
• Speech and Diction • Playwritting
• Shakespeare Performance Workshop • Directing

Summer
• Acting Professionally • Directing • Dance for Actors • Set Design
• Singing for Actors • Stage Combat • Vocal Techniques

Audition Schedule

Fall Auditions by Appointment Only
Call (212) 926–4100 ext. 305
Last Audition: Friday, October 3, 2007

Spring Auditions
Last Audition: Saturday, June 1, 2008

Audition Information
What to Bring:
1. Two contrasting monologues (memorized)
• 1 Dramatic monologue, 1 1/2 minutes in length
• 1 Comedic monologue, 1 1/2 minutes in length

No poems • No self-written stories • No speeches
Student must establish a “character.”

2. Copy of each monologue with name of play and author.
3. Song (optional) - if you are planning to sing, please bring your own taped accompaniment.
4. Copy of most recent academic transcript.

5. A 5-minute interview with Theater faculty will follow the audition.

For questions regarding the College Prep Theater Program
please contact Calandra Hackney, Theater Department
(212) 926–4100 ext. 305 or chackney@harlemschoolofthearts.org