For students ages 14-17, the Teen Conservatory provides a challenging, artistically demanding program within the nurturing, supportive environment that defines every PGT experience. Students in this program are expected to work at a more sophisticated level of artistry as they begin to approach the craft in a more disciplined context.

Core classes, such as Acting Technique, Musical Theatre, Dance and Improv are taught at an advanced level. Yoga, Audition Skills, Directing, Viewpoints, Stage Craft, Shakespeare and other electives are included in the schedule to further challenge and inspire each student. The portion of the day that is dedicated to classes is fast-paced, varied and filled with opportunities to learn new skills, as well as to hone those which our students already possess.

Students in both the 6 week MainStage and 3 week StudioStage programs will devote 3 hours each day to rehearsal. Guided by their Director, Musical Director and Choreographer, the Teens are expected to approach each rehearsal as an opportunity to explore and experiment with the skills that they are learning in class, working towards nuanced and layered performances. A process-oriented environment pervades rehearsals, allowing a collaborative spirit to flourish among students and staff.

Throughout this intense, yet non-competitive program, an atmosphere of respect, support and kindness is maintained in all classes, rehearsals and performances, allowing friendships to flourish and artistic abilities to be nurtured.

The Teen Conservatory is an advanced program. Students should be prepared to tackle difficult material and to move quickly through that material. They will be challenged to work at a professional level, taking advantage of this intensive program to grow and reach their individual and collective artistic potential. Acceptance into the Teen Conservatory will be based on the audition, and will be determined by artistic merit as well as a strong commitment to the learning process.

MAINSTAGE - 6 WEEKS
In Summer 2010, we will proudly launch the MainStage Summer Program. For the first time in PGT’s history, we are under our own roof for our summer program.....and now have the benefit of our brand new, legitimate 228 seat proscenium theatre. *Six week students will be cast in the Summer MainStage production, which will be staged in PGT’s largest theatre. The MainStage show will be fully produced and, as with all PGT MainStage shows, chosen with an eye towards inspiring and challenging our students....and audience. The MainStage title will be announced on the first day of camp.

*Students who enroll for 6 weeks will have the option of participating in two 3-week Studio Stage programs or auditioning for our Summer MainStage show.

STUDIOSTAGE – 3 WEEKS
The actors in the three week Teen Conservatory will write their own original ensemble musical. Students in this program will contribute to the concept, plot development, script, music and lyrics of their own show. Since launching this program six years ago, our students have embraced the unique challenges and rewards that come from shaping their own ideas into a musical - using the process to explore issues of great depth and comedy and to create memorable characters, beautiful music and exciting plots. Throughout the writing and rehearsal process, each actor will play an integral role. They are guided through the project in a way that allows every voice to be heard and inspires confidence in their own ability to create. Performances will be held in our brand new Studio Theatre.