Education | Summer Intensives, Musical Theatre & Acting

Get a Summertime Glow – Under the Stage Lights!

This summer, let your child experience a week full of imagination, acting, singing, and dancing – all less than a block from the beach! At our theatre in downtown Rehoboth Beach, they'll learn like the pros and "Never Grow Up"!

The Musical Theatre Summer Stock Intensives (Grades 1-12) return this summer after enthusiastic responses from students and parents alike during their premiere in 2011. Adapted from our long-running Summer Intensive program, each Summer Stock Intensive is designed to give students a taste of life in a professional theatre. Mimicking the rehearsal and production process of Clear Space’s own summer repertory season, students will create and perform a condensed version of a popular Broadway musical in one week. In this performance-based experience, our faculty of industry professionals guides students through instruction in acting, dance and vocal technique, as well as group rehearsals. This experience full of challenging but attainable performing arts activities culminates in two performances on the final day at 11am and Noon. There are 4 Intensives designed for different grade levels to choose from!
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NEW! The Acting Summer Intensive (Grades 1-12) is designed to give students a more direct focus on acting technique and dramatic study. In this week-long program, students will be led through instruction in body awareness and physicality, voice, basic acting technique and working as an ensemble. The week’s studies are all focused on the creation and performance of a children’s theatre piece to be presented at two performances on the final day at 11am and Noon.
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The Intensives are held at our theatre in vibrant, downtown Rehoboth Beach, DE, one block from the beach! Easily accessed by car, bus, trolley, or on foot, the theatre offers a secure, air-conditioned learning environment and our convenient location allows the unique opportunity to combine a summer study of the arts with a family vacation!

The Musical Theatre Summer Intensive was begun in 1993 to serve students of Howard County, Maryland. Since then, more than 2,000 students have participated in the Intensive which remains active in several Maryland locations and in Sussex County, Delaware. 

“...the Summer Stock Intensive was [my child’s] first exposure to theatre and she had a fabulous experience. Your staff presented such a professional theatrical experience while also creating a fun filled summer atmosphere. Thanks again...for providing such a positive introduction to theatre and the performing arts.”

SIGN UP NOW! Only 40 students will be accepted for each session. The Summer Intensives have traditionally run at capacity, so early registration is encouraged.
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MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER STOCK INTENSIVE SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Procedures

• Each student will learn movement and vocal parts and develop a character through acting work.
• The Intensive culminates in one performance at noon on the final day.
• Students receive information at a fast rate, on a daily basis, throughout the Intensive. The information they receive allows them to participate in the final presentations with self-confidence and enthusiasm. With this goal in mind, it is important to commit to allowing your child to attend each full day of the Intensive. 

Policies

• There is a low-tolerance policy for behavior issues during the Musical Theatre Summer Intensive. The Intensive is intended for students who are interested and motivated to learn about the arts. Most often, behavior is an issue for students who have not shown a willingness to participate but have been registered anyway.  Students with behavior problems that affect the learning and enjoyment of other students will be dismissed from the Intensive without a refund.
• Refund schedule: Before April 1-100%; Before May 1 - 50%
  After May 1-Refunds are at the discretion of the directors
• MTSI follows the curriculum guidelines of the National Standards for Arts in Education.
• A parent must be present at registration on the first day.
• Drop-off is no earlier than 8:45am and pick-up is no later than 4:20 p.m. IF YOUR EMPLOYMENT DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO ADHERE TO THESE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP TIMES, PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THIS INTENSIVE. THERE IS NO BEFORE OR AFTER-PROGRAM CARE. 
• Parents are encouraged to observe afternoon final rehearsals from 3:45-4:20 p.m.
• Students should bring at least 2 substantial snacks (fruit and crackers, juice and cookies) and a substantial lunch. Please try to avoid refined sugar in your food choices.
• All students should bring a water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day.  PLEASE SEND WATER TO DRINK AND NOT ANY OTHER KIND OF DRINK. STICKY LIQUIDS MAKE STICKY MESSES.
• Students are encouraged to bring some type of quiet activity (books, cards, art work) to use during breaks, lunch and quiet time.
• All students must be picked up by 1:15 p.m. on the final performance day.
• THERE IS NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY AT THE FINAL PERFORMANCE.  Professional photographs will be taken throughout the week and a professional DVD will be made available for a nominal fee.