Geva Theatre
About
Five-Week Professional Theatre Training at Major Regional Theater
Geva Theatre is Rochester's flagship regional theater, running an audition-based Summer Academy - a five-week professional theatre training program for up to 30 selected actors ages 12-18 - at its downtown Woodbury Boulevard venue.
Youth Programs
Audition-based intensive plus general musical theatre camps. Offerings include:
- Summer Academy (ages 12-18, 5 weeks, audition required)
- Musical Theatre camps focused on acting, dance, and vocal training
- Auditions held March each year
- Up to 30 students per Summer Academy cohort
- Professional regional theater venue access
- Showcase performances
What's Included
- Indoor regional theater venue at 75 Woodbury Blvd
- Selective audition entry to Summer Academy
- Professional teaching artists from mainstage company
- 5-week intensive format
- Smaller cohort sizes (30 max for Academy)
Experience
Audition-based selectivity and 5-week duration make Geva's Summer Academy distinct - best fit for serious teens preparing for college musical theater auditions or who want immersive training at a top regional theater.