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Summer Youth Acting Academy

July 6-11, 2026

Step into the world of stage and screen this summer! Our immersive week-long acting academy is designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and introduce young performers to the fundamentals of acting and storytelling.

This weeklong acting academy is for ages 8-12.

Led by WVU faculty, graduates and trained students, this program offers a fun and supportive environment where students explore a range of performance styles and techniques, including:

  • Acting and scene work
  • Musical theatre
  • Puppetry
  • On-camera technique (screen acting)
  • Improvisation

Times

Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Showing at Noon on Saturday for friends and family.

Tuition

Student Tuition (for all classes and activities): $350.00
Two or more siblings: $300 each (select Group registration option; only available for actors from same household)


Register for the Summer Youth Acting Academy

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