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Theatre Academy (Gr. 3 -12)


Summer Programs / Youth Enrichment -
Summer 2026

Beginning with an audition workshop, students will try out for roles in this summer's musical. Each day, students will participate in rehearsals including music, choreography, improv and drama games, backstage production, and most importantly -- FUN! The FINAL performance will take place on July 2nd.

Opportunity for rising (7-12) graders: Students with a serious interest in the "behind-the-scenes" portion of theatre will work with mentors in the areas of stage management, directing, costumes, props, and set design. These students will not perform in the play but instead will be working backstage as part of the production.

Students should bring a healthy snack, a healthy lunch, and a water bottle daily.

Daily Sample Schedule:

9:00 - 9:05 morning meeting 9:05 - 10:00 Workshop 1 10:00 - 10:15 Snack in Cafe 10:15 - 11:00 Workshop 2 11:00 - 11:45 Workshop 3 11:45 - 12:15 Lunch 12:20 - 1:55 Full Cast Rehearsal 2:00 Dismissal

NOTES:

  • Registration deadline: June 14, 2025
  • Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with a refund will be allowed up to June 15 with a $35 fee. There are NO cancellations / refunds after June 15!

Elizabeth Donnelly

Program Manager/Director

Elizabeth received her BA in Theatre from Fairfield University and has trained at Stella Adler Conservatory and HB Studios. As a proud member of AEA and SAG AFTRA, her credits include regional productions at PaperMill Playhouse, Hartford Stage, Vineyard Playhouse, Ivoryton Playhouse, Stoneham Theatre, WAM, and Lost Nation Theater. New York credits include new works at BMI, The Brick, The Workshop Theatre, and the Frigid Festival. Elizabeth can be seen in the upcoming web series Honestly,Amelia.

She is a founding member of Fifth Letter Productions, a Connecticut based AEA theatre company dedicated to the development of new plays.

Elizabeth has been teaching students of all ages since 2011.

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  Elizabeth Donnelly , Catherine Sullivan , Eva Pandiscia , Juanita Harris , Meghan McDermott , Inga M Smith , Julia Silver , Gabriella Townsend , Lunar Diaz , Ashley Yu , Jameson Harlan Lynch , Mason Yu


West Woods Upper Elementary School : Multiple Rooms
Jun 22, Jun 23, Jun 24, Jun 25, Jun 26, Jun 29, Jun 30, Jul 1 & Jul 2
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Grades   3rd - 12th