SIGN UP NOW FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS!
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In Spring, the Workforce Development program focuses on the hard skills needed to work backstage on any production’s technical team. Students will work in an apprentice model with various working professionals to learn the necessary skills to technically execute a design, taking it from on the page to live on stage.
Tuition $150 REGISTER HERE FOR TECHNICAL APPRENTICE Financial Aid is available for all classes. |
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Summer Student Theatre |
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Workforce Development Intensive
*note that on the final week, we may request to rehearse until 5 or 6 PM, depending on production needs |
This summer, the Workforce Development program and the Young Conservatory will combine creative forces again to bring you the delicious adventures of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. at Le Petit Theatre! In the mornings, Workforce Development students will learn from industry professionals in areas of scenic design, painting, costuming, prop making, lighting, and sound in order to design, construct, and run the production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. Workforce Development Intensive available for rising 8th-12th Graders. In the afternoons, Young Conservatory students will gather to learn audition and performance techniques and get ready for the Wonka factory tour. They’ll perform Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. for family and friends after a SWEET summer of rehearsals under the direction of LPT’s Artistic Director, A.J. Allegra. Young Conservatory Intensive available for rising 3rd-12th Graders. Secure a Golden Ticket for your theatre-loving student today! Students can participate in one or both programs, depending on their interest and availability. REGISTER HERE FOR SUMMER STUDENT THEATRE WORKSHOPS Financial Aid is available for all classes. |
Need-based financial aid is available for all workshops. Please fill out this form to apply for assistance.
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The Theatrical Workforce Development Program is a hands-on training program where participants will receive training in multiple areas of technical theatre. The program is open to high school students and recent graduates with a preference given to students in New Orleans who have a demonstrated interest in theatre and the performing arts. Students who attend this workshop will get an overview of many areas of technical theatre including scenic painting, carpentry, lighting, audio, projection, and costumes.
We believe there is no greater joy than watching a child have their first theatrical experience. By introducing children to theatre at an early age, we help them to develop critical thinking skills, increase their overall school performance, and help them develop into sentient and empathetic adults.
Le Petit Theatre has a long tradition of welcoming children through its doors dating back through most of its 108-year history, and in our 24/25 season, we are reaffirming our commitment to education. Not only will we grow our student matinee program to bring more students without access to theatre through our doors, but we will commit to having young people onstage, backstage, and fully integrated into the artistic process.
Le Petit Theatre’s Education Program is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA), the Favrot-Van Horn Fund, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund, The Rosemary B. and Brunswick G. Deutsch Foundation, the Ella West Freeman Foundation, and Entergy New Orleans.
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