Virginia Repertory Theatre

Performers Institute Jr.

August 4 - 15, 2025 (2 week camp)

Shows August 16, 17 and 18, 2024
For rising 3rd - 6th graders, $675 per camper

This audition based camp is structured to support cast members as they rehearse the songs, choreography and scene work for a fully staged Broadway Jr musical in preparation for public performances

Audition information coming soon

Location TBA

Instructors

InstructorVivian Schwartz holds a master's degree in Acting from the New School for Drama in New York City as well as a masters in Educational Theater from NYU. Working for over a decade as an actor in New York, Vivian found her love of teaching through the joys of youth-driven theater. She adores young people and believes with all her spirit that theater creates avenues for young people to develop their worldviews, empathy, and become contributing and inclusive community members.

InstructorGracie Berneche is the Education Assistant at Virginia Rep and an actor in the Richmond community. With a BFA in Musical Theatre from VCUarts, she brings both performing and teaching expertise to her work. Gracie has extensive experience working with students of all ages, but is especially dedicated to inspiring a love of theatre in young people. Believing that theatre plays a crucial role in emotional development, she is committed to creating educational experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration. She hopes to make theatre a safe and accepting space for her students to call home.

Summer Showtime

Contact

Vivian Preston Schwartz
Education Manager
education@virginiarep.org
(804) 783-1688 ext. 1151