Registration is now open for these upcoming Young Conservatory workshops:
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CLOWNING AROUND – Grades 3-6Saturdays 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM; March 15-April 26 (March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 26); Classes held at St. Anna’s Dodwell House There is an art to being silly on stage! In this 6-week course, students will learn the techniques of physical comedy and comedic storytelling as taught by two of the best in the business, Alex Smith and Becca Chapman, founders of Prescription Joy. Students will learn skills in teamwork, self-expression, physical character creation, and creative storytelling. Tuition $300. |
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MODERN SCENE STUDY – Grades 7-12Saturdays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM; March 15-April 26 (March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 26); Classes held at St. Anna’s Dodwell House This class is designed for serious student actors wishing to delve deeper into character creation with a focus on scene work from 21st-century plays. Students will study a variety of modern plays and learn modern techniques for analyzing text, creating a character, playing objectives and actions, self-direction, and proper rehearsal techniques. At the conclusion of the class, students will present a public sharing of their work. Tuition $300. |
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, and the Ella West Freeman Foundation.
The Young Conservatory program at Le Petit provides students from ages 8 to 18 the ability to develop their talents, perform in professional productions, and gain the confidence to succeed—all in a comfortable, creative, and fun environment. Young Conservatory students take classes in Voice and Diction, Clowning and Movement, Stagecraft, Stage Presence, and Ensemble Building. Classes are led by theatre professionals who have a passion for working with young people. Young Conservatory students will gain confidence, learn teambuilding, and grow their performing skills. The Young Conservatory program is fee-based, but Le Petit is committed to providing scholarship to ensure that all qualifying students have access to this important program.
- Learn: Young Conservatory (YC) classes are exciting, engaging, and challenging. Courses such as acting, musical theater, clowning, and physical comedy offer something for every student’s taste and schedule. YC teachers and directors are active theater professionals who understand and enjoy working with young people.
- Develop: The YC teaches more than just acting. Students learn to incorporate the craft of theater into their everyday lives, developing concentration, imagination, professionalism, character, and self-confidence along the way.
- Perform: Weekday and/or weekend rehearsals culminate in a production adapted or selected specifically for Le Petit’s Young Conservatory and performed by conservatory students on Le Petit’s historic French Quarter stage. YC actors are also given priority access to audition slots when Le Petit’s professional productions need to fill roles for child and teen actors.
- Succeed: By training at the YC, students gain the creative and communication skills to succeed in just about anything. Many students from conservatory programs go on to study art in college, yet the skills they learn give them the confidence, presence, and knowledge to succeed in any career.
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, and the Ella West Freeman Foundation.
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