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SUMMER 2025 OFFERINGS
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
APPLICATIONS & VIRTUAL AUDITIONS DUE THURSDAY, MARCH 13TH
Audition information will be given to applicants only after an application is submitted.​
Audition for our new student orchestra program, an immersion program for intermediate high school musicians into the world of professional theatrical orchestrations.
After the wide success of our pilot Orchestra program in 2024, we are happy to announce the Youth Orchestra will return this summer! This facet of our theater program will allow talented high school instrumentalists to receive the unique experience of playing alongside professional musicians in a pit orchestra. After sending in an audition tape that demonstrates their skills on their instrument(s), they may be selected to accompany any of our three live musicals (Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, and Sister Act. In addition to rehearsing the music multiple times a week, student musicians will also experience the professional masterclasses and community-building that are an integral part of Scranton Shakespeare’s youth mentorship.
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We are seeking instrumentalists from all families - brass, strings, woodwinds, and percussion.
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Program Instructors: Stephen Murphy and Julie Dzikowski
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Rehearsal Times
Monday and Tuesday 6:00-8:00pm
May 19th - July 22nd
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A note
Students do NOT have to be available for every rehearsal/show to participate and can be involved in 1-3 shows.
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Mainstage Shows
SISTER ACT
Technical rehearsal dates June 22 - 26
Performance dates June 26 - 29, July 26 - 27
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HAIRSPRAY
Technical rehearsal dates July 13 - 17
Performance dates July 17 - 20, July 26 - 27
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Youth Ensemble Musical
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Technical rehearsal dates Jul 28 - 30
Performance dates July 31 & August 1 - 3
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Tuition
This program is free for students to participate in.​
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Who Can Apply?
Students ages 14 as of June 1, 2025 through 19, including graduating members of the Class of 2025.
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Enrolled participants will aim to gain a foundational practice in each of the sub-genres of the performing arts, including acting, dance, vocal technique, directing, and technical design.
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They'll begin to build first-hand knowledge of theatre etiquette and will gain the valuable experience of working with industry professionals.
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Students will make connections with their peers, learning how to work on a team in an ensemble through theatre games, team-building and confidence-building exercises, and social-emotional learning pedagogies to promote students to become a unique voice, artist, and citizen.
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Students will collaborate with peers and teaching artists to produce a final showcase with material that is meant to inspire students, apply their foundational knowledge built from the program, and push their creative boundaries.
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Foundations aims to prepare students with a pre-requisite education in the performing arts for high school theatre opportunities and beyond.
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