SUMMER WORKSHOPS ARE HERE

Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is excited for our summer 2025 education program workshops! Along with the Student Matinee Series that provides complimentary tickets to Le Petit productions to schools without access in the Greater New Orleans area, the Young Conservatory and Workforce Development Program are expanding options for interested students to train in all aspects of theatre arts.

“Educating young people has been central to Le Petit’s mission for over 100 years. We are thrilled to continue this long tradition of involving students in creating theatre and developing the next generation of live theatre performers, technicians, and connoisseurs.”
– Don-Scott Cooper, Producing Executive Director

Registration is now open for these upcoming summer workshops:

Le Petit Theatre’s SUMMER STUDENT THEATRE featuring Slowpoke! The True Story of a Tortoise and Hare by Ethan Andersen June 23 – July 18 (no classes July 3-4); Classes held at Le Petit Theatre Performances Friday, July 18 at 7 PM; Saturday, July 19 at 7 PM; and Sunday, July 20 at 3 PM This summer LPT’s Workforce Development program for technical theatre and our Young Conservatory program for student performers will combine creative forces to present the new musical Slowpoke! The True Story of a Tortoise and Hare by New Orleans native Ethan Andersen.  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 Slowpoke! production.  In the afternoons, Young Conservatory students will gather to learn performance techniques and rehearse Slowpoke! under the direction of LPT Artistic Director A.J. Allegra. Students can participate in one or both programs depending on their interest and availability. Workforce Development Intensive (for technical theatre) June 23 – July 18 (no classes July 3-4) 9 AM – 12 PM; Monday – Friday Ages: Rising 8th – 12th graders Tuition $300 Limit 20 students RESERVE YOUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPOT   Young Conservatory Intensive (for acting) June 23 – July 18 (no classes July 3-4) 12:30 PM – 4 PM; Monday – Friday* Ages: Rising 3rd – 12th graders Tuition $500 *note that on our final week, we may request to rehearse until 5 or 6 PM, depending on production needs Limit 40 students RESERVE YOUR YOUNG CONSERVATORY SPOT Slowpoke! The True Story of a Tortoise and Hare is presented through special arrangement with Playhouse Jr. Licensing.

Financial Aid is available for all workshops. Email A.J. Allegra for details.

None of these workshops would be possible without the support of these amazing organizations: 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.

Register today for these Young Conservatory and Workforce Development Program workshops at the links above.

About Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré: Located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, Le Petit Theatre, a 501(c)3 organization, serves our community by inspiring a love of live theater. We present the highest quality theatrical performances to entertain and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the vitality of the arts community. For more information, visit LePetitTheatre.com.

Le Petit Theatre embraces the work of the city’s professional artists both onstage and backstage, all while nurturing and mentoring up-and-coming talent with its array of outreach programs. Under the leadership of Producing Executive Director Don-Scott Cooper, Artistic Director A.J. Allegra, and a Board of Governors, Le Petit Theatre has played an important role in our nation’s and city’s theatrical history since 1916.

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.