About the Program

This one- or two-week program helps you develop foundational skills to become a collaborative performer.

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

Check out a typical day in the program. Schedules are subject to change.

Monday

8:45 AM–9 AMDrop-off/Welcome
9:15 AM–10:30 AMIntroductions/Warm-ups
10:45 AM–12:15 PMDance class
12:15 PM–1 PMLunch
1 PM–2:30 PMVoice auditions/Acting workshop
2:30 PM–3:30 PMGroup Music and Text
3:30 PM–4 PMWrap-up
4 PMPick-up

Tuesday

9 AM–10 AMWarm-ups
10 AM–NoonPlot and World of the Play
12:15 PM–1 PMLunch
1 PM–3:15 PMSmall groups: dance, music, acting
3:15 PM–4 PMWrap-up
4 PMPick-up

Wednesday–Thursday

9 AM–10 AMWarm-up
10 AM–12:15 PMSmall groups: dance, music, acting
12:15 PM–1 PMLunch
1 PM–3:30 PMStumble/Work-through
3:30 PM–4 PMWrap-up
4 PMPick-up

Friday

9 AM–10 AMWarm-ups
10 AM–12:15 PMRun-through
12:15 PM–1 PMLunch
1 PM–2:45 PMWarm-ups: dance, singing voice
3 PM–3:45 PMSharing with friends and family
3:45 PM–4 PMClosing
4 PMPick-up

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.
- 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.

Once You’ve Enrolled

The Berklee Summer Programs Team is excited that you’ve taken the first step! Now that you’re enrolled, here’s what you need to know to be prepared before check-in, and what to expect afterward.

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.
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:
1. Read, sign, and submit the residence hall agreement on the registration portal.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.