CLASSES + WORKSHOPS

The Ensemble Theatre stimulates young minds through the performing arts with its Young Performers Program held in March, June, and July 2009. The Young Performers Program (YPP) is for young people ages (7–17) who desire to explore their creative and artistic talents. Three sessions are offered: a Spring Break Session, March 16-20, 2009; Summer Session One, June 1 – 27, 2009; and Summer Session Two, July 6 – August 1, 2009. Parents may register their children for any of the sessions now. Youth participating in the Spring Break Session will focus on experiencing the different facets of the arts. They will take two field trips that will give them direct exposure to other art forms. The week will end with the students presenting their own creative interpretation of what they learned during the program. Each summer session will offer classes in theatre performance, acting theory, dance techniques, and music. Both sessions will culminate in a live theatrical performance the youth will produce themselves. Since 1983, more than 3,000 Houston area youth, including some who are now professionals on Broadway, film and television, have participated in this exciting program, which combines the study of theatre, dance, music, arts education, technical, creative dramatics and performance.