By Audition or Apprenticeship

August 3 -14, 2026

2025-2026 Education Events

August 3 – 14, 2026
Performances on August 14 and 15th

Auditions were held on April 18. Thanks to all who attended.

For rising 5th-12th graders (Capped at 20 Kids)
$675 per camper

Matilda Jr. will be the production this summer!

CAMP TIMES: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday

PERFORMANCE TIMES: Friday, August 14 @5pm and Saturday August 15 @2pm and 5pm

Camp Location: RPAA and Gotwald Theater
600 E Grace St Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219
(Auditions will be held at 23 W. Broad instead.)
If you have questions, please contact education@virginiarep.org.
Vivian Schwartz

Vivian Schwartz

Marketing Manager

(804) 783-1688 ext. 1151

Vivian 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.

Gracie Berneche

Gracie Berneche

Marketing Assistant

Gracie 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.