New Summer Camp Added!!!

Due to overwhelming interest in our summer camps, we are excited to announce that we have added another two-week camp for students in Grades 1-3. See information below:

Kids on Stage: Exploring Folktales, Fables, and Fairytales (Grades 1-3)
July 8 - 19

Students will be building a performance using their bodies, voices, and imaginations through various folktales, fables, and fairytales. They will use acting skills, ensemble building, prop building, and collaboration to learn how to tell a story.

Register today before the camp fills up!

Adult Summer Intensives

Our adult summer intensives will happen July 8-19. These classes are designed for adults who want to give acting a try or revisit the basics in order to improve their technique. It’s a great introduction to our adult classes without the multi-week commitment!

Registration is open on our class registration page. Check out some of our offerings below:

• Meisner Based Scene Study

  An introduction to Sanford Meisner's approach to developing acting technique. The class covers the beginning Meisner technique from word repetition, to improvisation, simple script analysis, to the first application to a scene. The nature of the work makes it a level training ground for people with prior acting experience/training, professional actors, and serious beginners. Instructor: April Storm Perry

• Beginning & Intermediate Jazz

  Step out onto the dance floor with jazz dance! Led by the dynamic instructor, Amara Grace, this class merges traditional jazz techniques with contemporary influences, fostering technique, rhythm, and individual expression. In this one-week intensive, students will delve into fundamental jazz movements, including isolations, syncopation, and improvisation, while exploring a range of jazz styles such as Broadway, lyrical, and funk. Through Amara's expert guidance, dancers will develop strength, flexibility, and confidence in their abilities, culminating in a transformative journey of self-discovery and artistic growth. Get ready to unleash your creativity in this exhilarating Jazz Dance intensive! Instructor: Amara Grace

• Beginning Actor’s Studio

  This class is designed for adults who want to give acting a try, or revisit the basics in order to improve their technique! Students will participate in lively theatre games and exercises designed to free up the voice and body, stimulate creativity, promote self-confidence, and teach the building blocks of acting. Instructor: John Duvall

• Intermediate & Advanced Actor’s Studio

  Intermediate and Advanced actors will explore techniques that take them deeper into the art of acting. Students will participate in exercises and scenework, developing comfort and confidence, building connection with others, and engaging with the building blocks of acting. Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph

• IMPROV: Anyone Can Do It!

  Have you ever thought about trying improv but didn’t want to commit to six weeks of classes? Then join us for one week of nightly classes exploring improv’s fundamentals through play, active listening, and acceptance. Harness the power of Yes, And… to gain confidence, have fun, and step out of your comfort zone in a safe and supportive environment. Instructor: Jenni Elion

• Musical Theatre 101

  Want to learn about what it takes to be in a Musical? This class is for you! Come and learn about the fundamentals of Musical Theatre from Broadway star Charles Holt. He was a member of the hit Broadway cast of The Lion King for 5 years. Instructor: Charles Holt

Teens on Stage/Teens Backstage updates!

This year’s Teens on Stage/Teens Backstage (TOS/TBS) program is producing Thornton Wilder’s Our Town (Multilingual) with translated passages by Nilo Cruz and Jeff Augustin that will be performed in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre July 25 - August 4. Tickets are on sale now and start at only $6!

We are looking for a few more students to round out our TOS and TBS groups! Read below for information on the available roles and how to express interest or audition. We hope you’ll join us this summer! 

Teens on Stage

• Mr. Webb - Father of Emily and Wally, married to Mrs. Webb. Editor and publisher of the town newspaper. Latino/Hispanic - Speaks Spanish and English. 
• Howie Newsome - Milkman who has an old horse, shares news. Speaks Spanish and English.
• Sam Craig - Nephew of Mrs. and Dr. Gibbs, cousin to Emily and Wally. Returns to town in Act III

Teens Backstage

We are looking for 2-4 more participants in the Teens Backstage program. Participants will gain experience in all areas of technical theatre (set construction, costuming, lighting, sound and prop making) through rotating master classes and mentorship from the design team in creating all technical elements of the production. Teens Backstage participants then move into a focus area as technical rehearsals begin and then serve as the run crew with a specific role for all performances. 

Learn more about the program here.

If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Terra Hodge at terra@raleighlittletheatre.org.

New Voices Culminating Event 

We are thrilled to present the culminating event for our New Voices Program cohort live online! The New Voices Program is a playwriting program for local Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by our friends at The Ink Project.

Help us celebrate the work that these talented writers have put together over the last several months.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
7:00 - 8:30pm

Tune in to the RLT Facebook page to watch.

Check out the playwrights!

Introduce your student to live theatre!

We have some great family programming coming up in our 2024-2025 season! Raleigh Little Theatre offers a Family Series subscription package that includes one kid-friendly show in each of our unique performance spaces: 

• All Smiles* (September 4-15) in the Gaddy-Goodwin Theatre
• Akeelah and the Bee (February 7-23) in the Sutton Theatre
• Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. (May 3-11) in our outdoor Stephenson Amphitheatre

*We are especially excited to present All Smiles, RLT’s first-ever Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production! TVY is an artistic experience that overcomes age, developmental barriers, and language, while expanding the consciousness of very young audience members. It’s a way for focus and creative thinking to be nurtured, or even discovered for the first time! TVY is a fun and inspiring experience for both children and their parents, with the target audience being children ages 0-5 years old and their grown-ups.

Season subscribers save 15% off single ticket prices plus no per-ticket fees, which means even more savings! Additionally, subscribers get an exclusive discount on and early access to Cinderella tickets, on top of several other benefits. Head to our website to secure your season ticket now!

As always, please reach out to us at Education@RaleighLittleTheatre.org with any questions about our upcoming camps, classes, and teaching opportunities. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Terra Hodge, RLT Director of Education
terra@raleighlittletheatre.org
919-821-4579 x245