South Coast Repertory Inc

Conservatory: this comprehensive program offers specialized theatre training for children and adults, taught by working theatre professionals. The conservatory has four components: the youth and teen program, for students grades 3-12, is held in three 10-week sessions throughout the school year. The youth program is for grades 3-6 and the teen program is for grades 7-12. Also offered is the summer theatre workshop, a 2-week introductory session held in august for youths grades 3-12; and the neighborhood conservatory, a 10-week version of the young conservatory offered free-of-charge at community centers, for children who would otherwise not have access to such a program. Scholarships for the youth and teen programs are awarded to students who distinguish themselves in scr's neighborhood conservatory programs based on commitment, enthusiasm, personal growth and the ability to work in an ensemble. The junior, teen and summer players are performance groups for young people with at least two years of conservatory training. Three times a year they perform professionally written, directed and designed productions for paid audiences in the nicholas studio. The theatre conservatory, for students 18 and over, offers classes in four 8-week sessions. These classes teach the fundamentals through exercises in basic skills of improvisation, communication and scene work. Students in this program are both vocational and/or interested in a professional career.