Youth Musical Theater Summer Program

How to Enroll

Submit your registration by June 1.* Begin by submitting your registration online. If applicable, you may need to submit additional supporting materials.
Make your tuition payment by June 1.* All programs have limited capacity, so be sure to complete your full tuition payment to reserve your space in the program.

*Please note: This program has limited capacity. Submission of registration materials alone does not guarantee participation in the program. You will secure your spot by paying in full.

Curriculum

Each day, students will engage in a variety of fun and inclusive exercises and lessons that will help them develop foundational skills to become collaborative musical theater performers. Specifically, students will explore the areas of acting, singing, dancing, and playwriting within a safe learning environment. All activities are hands-on, and all students are expected to participate fully. Each day will have an energetic “camp-like” feel, including warmups and games, and group discussions, among other things.

Schedule

Below is a sample schedule

Monday	Activities
8:45 AM–9 AM	Drop-off/Welcome
9:15 AM–10:30 AM	Introductions/Warm-ups
10:45 AM–12:15 PM	Dance class
12:15 PM–1 PM	*Lunch
1 PM–2:30 PM	Voice auditions/Acting workshop
2:30 PM–3:30 PM	Group Music and Text
3:30 PM–4 PM	Wrap-up
4 PM	Pick-up
Tuesday	Activities
9 AM–10 AM	Warm-ups
10 AM–12 PM	Plot and World of the Play
12:15 PM–1 PM	*Lunch
1 PM–3:15 PM	Small groups: dance, music, acting
3:15 PM–4 PM	Wrap-up
4 PM	Pick-up
Wednesday–Thursday	Activities
9 AM–10 AM	Warm-up
10 AM–12:15 PM	Small groups: dance, music, acting
12:15 PM–1 PM	*Lunch
1 PM–3:30 PM	Stumble/Work-through
3:30 PM–4 PM	Wrap-up
4 PM	Pick-up
Friday	Activities
9 AM–10 AM	Warm-ups
10 AM–12:15 PM	Run-through
12:15 PM–1 PM	*Lunch
1 PM–2:45 PM	Warm-ups: dance, singing voice
3 PM–3:45 PM	Sharing with friends and family
3:45 PM–4 PM	Closing
4 PM	Pick-up

Schedule subject to change.

Requirements

General Requirements

This program is for young artists between the ages of 12 and 14.

Participants must possess a proficient level of English to enroll in this program. We do not require proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) as part of the enrollment or application process; however, you are expected to have a sufficient command of the English language to understand class material and assignments.

Required Materials

Refillable water bottle
Dance bag containing your dance shoes and extra clothes
Colored pencils and a sharpener
Healthy snacks
Though not required, you are permitted to bring laptops, computers, tablets, etc.

Program Director

Joy Arcolano

Assistant Professor, Theater

Joy Arcolano is an assistant professor of theater at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Read more about Arcolano on her faculty page.

Once You've Enrolled

The Berklee Summer Programs Team is excited that you've taken the first step! Now that you've enrolled, here's what to know, to be sure you're prepared before and after you check in for the experience of a lifetime.

What to do first?

Important: continually check the email you used to enroll

Please regularly check the email you used to enroll in your program for important updates. A detailed check-in email, containing information about your assigned arrival location, housing assignment (if applicable), and program schedule, will be sent one to two weeks before your program's start date.

Request on-campus housing

On-campus housing is limited, and spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis based on the completion of the following steps:

Read, sign, and submit the residence hall agreement on the registration portal.
The Summer Programs team will review your signed residence hall agreement within 3-5 business days. After review, we will send you an email inviting you to return to the registration portal to view your on-campus housing decision letter.
If your request has been approved, secure your spot by accepting your offer and paying the housing fee in full.

Important Considerations

For students enrolled in multiple programs, please complete a separate residence hall agreement (along with the accompanying housing fee payment) for each program.
To be eligible to request on-campus housing, a student must be 15 years of age before the start of their program.
If a student is under the age of 18, the request for on-campus housing must be filled out by a parent/guardian, and both the student and parent/guardian must agree to all the terms and conditions.
Applicants for Musical Theater Acting Intensive (MTAI) and Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI) must first be offered admission and accept their offer before their residence hall agreement submission will be considered.
Since space in our residence halls is limited, a spot in our residence halls will only be guaranteed once a student has fully registered for their chosen program and paid the program tuition in full. Any housing requests or payments made before the completion of both these steps do not ensure a guaranteed place in on-campus housing.

Learn more about housing and campus life by exploring the Help Center.

Request accessibility accommodations (if needed)

Accommodations are provided for students with documented medical needs, offering services such as academic accommodations, academic coaching, special housing arrangements, dietary adjustments, and referrals to on-campus support, including adaptive technology and tutoring.

Accommodations are determined through an interactive process involving the student, faculty, the Office of Housing and Residential Education, a dietitian, and Accessibility Resources for Students staff. Requests for academic, housing, and dietary accommodations can be made by following the steps outlined in this Help Center article.

Complete These Tasks by June

Complete the items in your Magnus Health account by June 1

We require up-to-date health information, documentation for the required immunizations mandated by Massachusetts law, as well as conduct and consent forms for all students. Instructions on accessing your Magnus Health account will be sent via email to all registered students in mid-spring.

If you have more questions you can review our help center. Here are some articles that might be helpful:

Submit a photo for your ID by June 1

Students participating in a Boston-based Summer Program will receive an ID card upon arrival at Berklee. This card provides access to campus facilities and, if you have chosen to reside in our residence halls, it also allows entry to the dining hall. Please submit a photo for your ID by June 1. If you do not upload a photo, one will be taken upon your arrival on campus.

Submit placement videos

To ensure accurate class placement, we request that you create a brief video showcasing your talent. Please refer to the class placement submission form for requirements and expectations. Videos must be submitted at least two weeks before your program's start date. Late submissions may not be reviewed, potentially resulting in placement at a level that does not align with your ability. The video submission form will be accessible in the coming weeks.

Prepare to Arrive and Check In

Getting to campus, parking, and hotels nearby

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