This theater arts intensive program is designed to engage your performing artists in training that grows their enthusiasm, talent, and interest in theater arts. Instructed by artists and educators with first-hand experience, our intensive programming includes in-depth training in acting, dance, music, voice and movement, audition etiquette, and performance. In the final week, students will perform the showcase and receive individualized feedback from a Broadway guest artist.

2025's program will feature songs and scenes from Stephen Schwartz, (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, Pocahontas, Children of Eden). This intensive concludes with a performance showcase featuring the participants' talents and growth. The summer Teen Theater Arts Intensive is designed to lay a strong foundation and nurture the love of theater for the growing performing artist.

Grades: 6–9
Instructor: Alyssa Surrette
Program dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
July 14–July 16, July 21–23 and July 28–July 30
Public Performance: Friday August 1, 2025
Time: 3:30–6 p.m. 
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.
Location: 98 Hayden Rowe Street

HCA Policies to review: 

• Summer Fun in the Arts website (with specific information around drop-off, pick-up, medication and behavioral policies, etc.) 
• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)
• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)
• Class Policies & Information
• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

Waiting List: Is this class sold out?!?! Please add your name to our waitlist here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

To apply your membership discount to your order, please log into your account at the top of this page. Once logged in, your membership level discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.