WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

All students are cast in a theatrical or musical presentation, OR a dance production. Class placements and production castings are held the day following student arrival. The program is demanding and requires students to juggle a busy schedule. The session concludes with two evenings of public performances held during the last week of camp. The final Friday of the session is Showcase Day, and parents are encouraged to attend. Students spend the entire day sharing what they have learned in each class.

Young Artist Intensive students have five class periods per day, and can choose from a selection of dance, theatre and musical theatre core classes, with electives in dramatic writing, visual arts and equestrian. Students cast in the public performances must attend evening and weekend rehearsals. Students also have the option of signing up for fee-based activities, including whitewater rafting, semi-private riding lessons, and private piano or voice lessons.

DANCE Our Young Artist Intensive program is designed for the student who is ready for more focused study. Perry-Mansfield offers a dynamically intensive program taught by exceptional faculty. It is geared for the enthusiastic dance student and those eager to immerse themselves in their craft. This comprehensive program offers classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Dance Composition and may also include classes in Dance Composition, Pointe, Tap and Aerial Dance.

MUSICAL THEATRE Young Artist Intensive students have the opportunity to explore fundamentals necessary to the singing actor: good musicianship, a solid vocal technique, strong acting skills and familiarity with the repertory. Advanced classes for Young Artists encourage students with performing experience to analyze and explore the repertory in greater depth, and to expand their performance skills.

THEATRE The Young Artist Intensive offers dedicated theatre students the opportunity to engage in a focused training program and to work with dedicated, experienced professionals. Classes emphasize personal growth through the acquisition and enhancement of fundamental skills in performance practices, audition technique and characterization.

ELECTIVES All Young Artists will have the opportunity to take classes in the areas of Creative Writing, Visual Art and Equestrian. Students are encouraged to take classes outside of their chosen discipline.

DAY STUDENTS WITH PARTIAL CLASS SCHEDULES

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for Day Students not taking 5 classes. Please call the Perry-Mansfield office for pricing and availability.

TUITION

Tuition costs for resident students include full room and board for the entire session. Day student tuition inlcudes lunch only. Scholarships may be available. More about tuition & scholarships »

• Resident Students $3995
• Day Students $1500

PAYMENT, DEPOSIT AND REFUND POLICY

A $500 deposit is due upon application, with the balance due by April 15. The deposit is refundable prior to April 1st. Tuition, less the $500 deposit, and activity fees are refundable prior to April 15. No money is refunded after April 15.

HOW TO APPLY

All Young Artist Students must submit the following:

• Enrollment Application
• $50 Non-Refundable Processing Fee

THEATRE STUDENTS/MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENTS Theatre/Musical Theatre students do not have to audition to be accepted into the Young Artist Intensive. For quick and easy registration, click the Apply Now button.

DANCE STUDENTS Dance students that did not attend Perry-Mansfield in the summer of 2011 must attend a live audition or submit a video to be considered for acceptance into the dance program. You will need to submit a video with the following criteria:

• Two minutes of ballet barre work, two minutes of center work and one recently taped solo no more than two minutes in length.

All videos must show the full body for the purpose of evaluating stage presence. Applicants cannot use production videos.For instructions as to how to submit your video, visit our Video Audition page.