High School Classes

*This class is currently full.  If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, August 4–8: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $525
Maximum enrollment: 12

Discover the power of William’s words through swordplay! In this 5-day summer camp, students will focus on Shakespeare’s greatest fight scenes: think Tybalt vs. Mercutio, Macbeth vs. Macduff, Helena vs. Hermia! Whether comedic or dramatic, these young artists will take a deep dive into text, learning techniques for decoding complex language and investing fully in rich characterization. Alongside that students will be learning the power that comes from wielding a sword! With an emphasis on safety, technique, and storytelling, stage combat will be woven into the scene work to create compelling and physically dynamic performances. Led by fight director Danielle O’Dea and YC core faculty member Brennan Pickman-Thoon, this intensive will be limited to twelve actors. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (August 8) to present material rehearsed in class.

1-Week Acting Intensive: Swords, Scenes, and Shakespeare is for you if:

• You are interested in the world of stage combat and swordplay and/or
• You want to explore Shakespeare and/or
• You’re excited to learn new skills with peers in a fun and rigorous atmosphere

*This class is currently full.  If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, July 7–18: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $890

Hone your musical theater performance skills through this 1-week foray into the Best of Broadway! From classics like West Side Story and Chicago to contemporary favorites like Six and Hamilton, performers will explore characters and songs from iconic Broadway musicals over the last 100 years. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project with a live accompanist. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (July 18) to present material rehearsed in class.

2-Week Musical Theater Intensive: Best of Broadway is for you if:

• You love to sing and dance and would like to develop your musical theater skill set and/or
• You’re interested in exploring a wide variety of musical theater styles and shows and/or
• You want a fun and energetic introduction to the world of musical theater

Schedule: Monday–Friday, August 4–8: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $490

In this 1-week intensive, actors will focus on the nuts and bolts of a professional musical theater audition. Practicing cold reads, song performance, and group dance auditions, students will gain confidence and knowledge about the theater industry and come away with an individualized audition song. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project with a live accompanist. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (August 8) to present material rehearsed in class.

1-Week Musical Theater Intensive: Audition Boot Camp is for you if:

• You want to strengthen your musical theater audition skills and/or
• You’re preparing to audition for college or a particular production and/or
• You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to try out a new area of performance

Schedule: Monday–Friday, July 21–August 1: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $890

Let’s roll out the red carpet! This 2-week intensive will invite students to create their own short films. Through screenwriting, acting, and directing, actors will learn about the process of producing their own (mini!) movies. For filming components, students will need to bring a smart phone with video capability. (Please email for an accommodation if you do not have one.) Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (August 1) to present material rehearsed in class.

2-Week On-Camera Intensive: Original Short Films is for you if:

• You’ve taken some acting classes and want to deepen your on-camera performance skills and/or
• You love to film short videos and share them online and/or
• You’re excited to write, direct, and act in your own short films!