what we offer

SAIL offers work developed over the past twenty-five years by master teachers, Laurie Roth and Emmett Smith in a playful, experimental, full day format. No prior training or experience is necessary. SAIL is open to and appropriate for anyone with a willingness to participate, openness to novel experiences, and interest in taking a creative adventure.

students will experience

• Daily physical and imaginative warm ups

• Theatre games and improvisation to infuse acting with a sense of play and spontaneity

• Movement classes which connect your personal experience to the given circumstances of a play

• Daily writing sessions to spark creative expression and connect to your authentic writers voice

• Collaborative work to build trust and encourage group bonding

• Vocal exercises

• Time for reflection

• Novel experiences

• Fun and mayhem

details

WHEN

Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4pm

Week 1: dates TBA, Week 2: dates TBA

WHO

High school students ages 13 to 19

PRICE

$1600 for 2 weeks

WHAT WE DO

You will participate in classes in the morning and rehearsals in the afternoon

WHAT TO WEAR

Clothes that the students can move in and be comfortable. Closed toed shoes (no sandals)

WHAT TO BRING

You may buy lunch in the neighborhood or pack lunch from home that does not require refrigeration or microwave

F A Q

What is SAIL?

SAIL is a two week summer theatre program for young artists age 13-19 located in Midtown Manhattan.

What makes SAIL different from other summer programs?

SAIL is a one of a kind program led by two educators with a combined fifty years of experience. Within the framework of a safe, supportive environment, participants are introduced to basic acting technique while also given space to create scenes and short plays. Writing for the theater is also an essential aspect of the program.

Do I need to commit to both weeks of the program?

Yes, you need to commit to both weeks of the program.

When can I go about registering?

You may register now.

schedule

9:30 - 10:30am A physical warm up: yoga, movement, or various contemporary dance techniques.

10:30 - 11:15am Theater games and improvisation. Group bonding, creating an ensemble, general mayhem.

11:15 - 11:30am Break

11:30am - 12:45pm Acting Class: developing the basic acting instrument, cultivating knowledge or stagecraft, character work, and exploring the actor’s relationship to an audience.

12:45 - 1:30pm Lunch

1:30 - 2:00pm Writing Lab

2:00 - 4:00pm Rehearsal for the play