Performance Intensive for Teens
A two-week program of performance skill-building in acting, auditioning, and musical theatre for ages 13-19, culminating in a public showcase
The Theatre Lab’s Performance Intensive for Teens (PIT) offers acting, auditioning and optional musical theatre training, culminating in a public performance of scenes, songs and monologues. This acting program for teens is ideal for students wanting to take their performance skills to the next level. Students receive training in improvisation and scene study, as well as an extended auditioning workshop in which they can focus on either monologues or musical theatre songs. This program is directed by Theatre Lab Founder and Co-Executive Director Buzz Mauro.
Summer 2026
Applications for all Summer 2026 teen institutes are due on March 1, 2026. Program details for all teen training institutes are available on our website. Click the button to access the application form.
2026 PIT Session
Directed by Buzz Mauro
Supplemental Teaching by MaryBeth Wise
Schedule
June 29-July 10
M-F, 3pm-6pm; No class July 3
+ evening performance July 10
Classes take place Monday to Friday. This session culminates in a public showcase of scenes, monologues, and songs.
Admission
The Theatre Lab is dedicated to providing accessible training for students seriously interested in learning about the acting process. Applicants will be accepted on the basis of their commitment to exploring the theatre craft and their willingness to collaborate in a group process of discovery with other young artists.
All applicants must complete a brief written essay expressing their interest in the program. Applicants must also prepare a 90-second monologue for an audition that will be scheduled upon receipt of completed application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1
You will be contacted shortly after the application deadline to schedule an audition. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered only if space becomes available.
Tuition
Tuition for the Performance Intensive for Teens is $510. Students enrolling in both the Performance Intensive for Teens and any other teen program will receive a 10% discount on both programs.
Financial Aid
At The Theatre Lab, we believe in making theatre education accessible to all. Partial financial aid is available through our Work Study program. In addition, a limited number of scholarships will be awarded.
Learn more about our summer teen training institutes
Musical Theatre Institute for Teens
Summer Acting Institute for Teens