Weekly Workshops at both the Alley Theatre and Stages Repertory Theatre

Young Performers Studios at Alley Theatre

Summer Camps at the Alley Theatre (YPS)
Young Performers Summer Studios and Workshops are designed to engage students in multiple aspects of theatre while fostering their individual creativity and building skills that reach beyond the stage. In lessons led by Alley-trained teaching artists, the summer participants will be engage in playmaking, ensemble building, and a design process that will allow them to gain confidence and poise in expressing themselves and make new friends

Weekly Workshops at both the Alley Theatre and Stages Theatre

YPS at Alley Theatre
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (early drop-off option at 8 a.m.)
$275 per week 
One week programs culminating in a Sharing Session on Friday at 1 p.m.

Session I – June 11 – June 15 - 2nd -4th graders
Session II – July 9- July 13 – 2nd – 4th graders

Students enrolled in Session I or II will explore theatre through creative dramatics. Students will turn classic stories, poems and literature into their own youthful stage adaptation. Students will be guided through the process by Alley-trained teaching artists who will nurture student creativity while teaching acting, collaborative problem-solving, staging and improvisation. 

Session III– July 30 – August 3 - 2nd – 12th graders 9am-1pm (early drop-off at 8 a.m.)

Students enrolled in Session III workshops will deconstruct theatre using the tools of the actor (voice, body and imagination). 

Theatre Games (2nd – 6th graders) – Play to learn and Learn to Play.  Students with use Theatre Games designed by Viola Spolin to strengthen the ensemble, problem solve and think on your feet.

Meet my Friend Bill (4th-9th graders) – Shakespeare the fun way!  Explore William Shakespeare’s plays in all new ways – as graphic novels, puppets and mime shows. 

Theatre Yoga (7th-12th graders) – Learn to Focus! Using Yoga as the basis, this class will teach students how to relax and focus.

Tech Theatre Lite (6th – 12th graders) – This is for students who want to get their hands dirty.  Learn how to make props and costumes the easy way. 

YPS at Stages
9 a.m.-1 p.m. (early drop-off option at 8 a.m.)
$250 per week
One week programs culminating in a Sharing Session on Friday at 12:30 p.m.

Session A – June 18-June 22 – 2rd – 5th graders
Session B – June 25 – June 29 – 2rd – 5th graders

Students enrolled in Session A or B will explore theatre through creative dramatics. Students will develop their own character and scenes through improvisation, movement work and creative writing. Students will be guided through the process by Alley-trained teaching artists who will nurture student creativity while teaching acting, collaborative problem-solving, staging and improvisation. 

Early Drop-Off
8 – 8:45 a.m. $15/week
For parents who need to be at work before 9 a.m.
This social time encourages students to mingle with peers of all ages. 

To register fill out the Online YPS Summer Weekly Workshop Registration Form

 If you have questions regarding this YPS program, please contact Rochelle Sanders at RochelleS@alleytheatre.org or at 713.315.5423.

Young Performers Studios at Alley Theatre
9 a.m.-3 p.m. (early drop-off option at 8 a.m.; extended day option till 5:15 p.m.)
$775-$825 per session
One week programs culminating in a Sharing Session on Friday at 12:30 p.m.

These three week session culminate in a showcase on the Neuhaus Stage

Session I – June 11-June 29 (showcase June 30) 4th-9th graders
Session II – July 9-27 (showcase July 28) 4th – 12th graders

Dreams are the Theatre of the Night.  This summer’s three week program will use the teachings of Carl Jung to explore theatre through its basic elements. Using Jung’s archetypes to explore character and his dream analysis to explore plot, students will delve into their own psyche to create their showcases. Students will travel to sacred spaces in Houston to help understand the power of imagination.  We will be partnering with Dr. Jerry Ruhl, Executive Director of the Jung Center of Houston. All field trip costs are included in tuition. 

Session I
8:00am – 9:00am early drop off
9:00am – 3:00pm – 4th – 9th graders
3:00pm – 5:15pm – 4th – 9th graders (optional extended day)

Session II
8:00am – 9:00am early drop off
9:00am – 3:00pm – 4th – 9th graders
9:00am – 5:15pm – 9th-12th graders
3:00pm – 5:15pm – 4th – 9th graders (optional extended day)

Early Drop-Off
8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. $15/week
For parents who need to be at work before 9 a.m.
This social time encourages students to mingle with peers of all ages.