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SUMMER 2026 OFFERINGS
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
APPLICATIONS & VIRTUAL AUDITIONS DUE MARCH 20
Audition information will be given to applicants only after an application is submitted.​
Audition for our new student orchestra program, an immersion program for intermediate high school musicians into the world of professional theatrical orchestrations.
This facet of our theater program will allow talented high school instrumentalists to receive the unique experience of playing alongside professional musicians in a pit orchestra. After sending in an audition tape that demonstrates their skills on their instrument(s), they may be selected to accompany any of our 2 live musicals (Jesus Christ Superstar and Alice By Heart). In addition to rehearsing the music multiple times a week, student musicians will also experience the professional masterclasses and community-building that are an integral part of Scranton Shakespeare’s youth mentorship.
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We are seeking instrumentalists from all families - brass, strings, woodwinds, and percussion.
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Rehearsal Times
TBD based on student availability
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A note
Students do NOT have to be available for every rehearsal/show to participate and can be involved in 1 or both shows.
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Mainstage Show
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Technical rehearsal dates July 14-16
Performance dates July 17, 18, 19, 25, 26
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Youth Ensemble Show
ALICE BY HEART
Technical rehearsal dates July 27-29
Performance dates July 30-August 2
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Tuition
This program is free for students to participate in.​
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Who Can Apply?
Students ages 14 as of June 1, 2025 through 19, including graduating members of the Class of 2025.
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Enrolled participants will aim to gain a foundational practice in each of the sub-genres of the performing arts, including acting, dance, vocal technique, directing, and technical design.
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They'll begin to build first-hand knowledge of theatre etiquette and will gain the valuable experience of working with industry professionals.
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Students will make connections with their peers, learning how to work on a team in an ensemble through theatre games, team-building and confidence-building exercises, and social-emotional learning pedagogies to promote students to become a unique voice, artist, and citizen.
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Students will collaborate with peers and teaching artists to produce a final showcase with material that is meant to inspire students, apply their foundational knowledge built from the program, and push their creative boundaries.
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Foundations aims to prepare students with a pre-requisite education in the performing arts for high school theatre opportunities and beyond.
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