Summer 2019

Join us throughout the summer for nine full weeks of summer fun with Minerva!

An Actor’s Around the World: Musical Theater

Explore the techniques used in acting, singing and dancing for musical theater! Actors will hone their skills in choreography, vocal training, monologues, character and scene studies and more!

Workshop dates: Mon – Fri, 12:00 – 5:00pm, June 17 – June 21, Eclipse Mill, 243 Union St, North Adams.

Performance: June 21st at 5:00 PM

Ages 7 & up

Workshop Fee: $175

Art of Improv

Explore Improvisational Acting in this one-week workshop. Through a series of games and exercises, students learn the techniques of improv, which are then applied to short-form and long-form improvised scenes.

Workshop Dates: Mon – Fri 12:00 – 5:00pm, June 24 – June 28, at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.

Ages 7 & up

Workshop Fee: $175

Filmmaking

Students create an original short film from concept to screen in this two-week intensive workshop. A great workshop for students who are interested in writing, directing, design and technical elements, as well as acting.

Workshop Dates: Mon – Fri 12:00 – 5:00pm, July 1 – July 12*, at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.

*No Class Thursday 7/4

Ages 7 & up

Workshop Fee: $350

Gleekers!

Students present an evening of song and dance ranging from Contemporary, Classic and Broadway hits! During this one week workshop, students and teaching artists create a fully produced performance that will entertain audiences of all ages. Workshop focus in voice and choreography elements of a performance piece, with individual, duets, and ensemble numbers.

Workshop Dates: Mon – Fri 12:00 – 5:00pm, July 15 – July 19, at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.

Performance: July 19th @ 7pm

Ages 7 & up

Workshop Fee: $175

Little 2 Big Presents… The Little Mermaid

This multi-age three-week workshop celebrates classic musical theatre with focus on ensemble building, voice and physical technique, and a fully produced production with three performances.

Workshop Dates: Mon – Fri 12:00 – 5:00pm, July 22 – August 10, at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.

Performances: Friday, 8/9 at 11am & 7pm and Saturday, 8/10 at 2pm

Ages 7 & up

Workshop Fee: $525

The Ghosts of Shakespeare

Come play in the magical worlds of Shakespeare…the monsters, the spirits, and the shadows of the night. Oh my!

We will explore the ghostly characters and scenes throughout Shakespeare’s works. Creating a piece of theater that haunts, tickles, and illuminates the audience. More importantly the self as you gain further understanding of classic technique mixed with playful character exploration. Are you ready to get spooky?!

Workshop Dates: Mon – Fri 12:00 – 5:00pm, August 12 – August 16, at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.

Ages 7 & up

Workshop Fee: $175

Once Upon a Time… Summer Session

A great introduction to the world of theatre for Pre-K and Kindergarteners (ages 3 &up)! Games and exercises develop imagination and play, motor and language skills, focus, teamwork, self-confidence, and acting technique! Text is adapted from beloved Fairy Tales and Classic Fables from around the world!

Workshop dates: Mon – Fri 10am-2pm, August 12 – 16, at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.

Performance: August 16th at 2pm.

Pre-K and Kindergarten (Ages 3 & up)

Workshop Fee: $150