Theater Laboratory Intensives
Program Overview
The UCLA Camera Acting Laboratory Intensive is a 3–5-day workshop for students interested in the performing arts. This program encompasses on-camera work, audition technique and scene analysis. The combination of these courses will teach every student about the process of relating to the camera lens and strategy to understanding a script so that specific choices can be made to prepare and connect in the audition room. Students will learn the technical components of acting for the camera and filming content. Beyond the classroom, students will attend a guest casting workshop.
The UCLA Musical Theater Laboratory Intensive is a 3-5-day workshop for students interested in the performing arts. This program encompasses singing, dance, and scene study. The combination of these courses will teach every student about the various aspects of the musical, along with providing the tools to make specific choices that can be applied in the audition room.
The UCLA Stage Management Laboratory Intensive is a 3-5-day workshop for students interested in the performing arts. This program focuses on the study and application of stage management, theater history, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving.
The UCLA Transfer Laboratory Intensive is a 3-day workshop for students interested in transferring to UCLA. This program offers an introduction to some of the major emphases and includes classes in audition technique, directing and costume design. The combination of these courses will provide every student with the necessary tools to be successful as a student and professional within the entertainment industry.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: If you are an international student, a transcript refers to your complete secondary academic record. To learn more about converting your grades into a US-based GPA, please click here. Please note all international students must obtain a minimum TOFEL score of 100 (with sub-scores above 24) on the TOEFL, 7.5 or above on the IELTS
Schedule
Stage Management Lab Session A: June 15-June 19, 2026
Stage Management Lab Session B: August 3-7
Camera Acting 1 Week Lab Session A: June 15-19, 2026
Camera Acting 1 Week Lab Session B: August 2-8, 2026
Musical Theater 1 Week Lab Session A: June 15-19, 2026
Musical Theater Lab Session B: August 2-7, 2026
Contact Us
If you have questions about the program’s schedule, please contact theatersummerinstitutes@tft.ucla.edu
Eligibility
Intensives are open to high school and college students, as well as recent graduates.
Program Costs
2025 (Commuter only) fees were:
Program Fee: $1000
Program Fee: $15
Total Fee: $1015
Program Details
The program is designed for college and high school students along with recent graduates who seek the discipline and training required for participation in a university on-camera program or a career in the entertainment industry.
These intensives take place in-person on the UCLA campus and online. Please make sure to check the description and schedule for the appropriate mode of instruction. All listed course meeting times take place during Pacific Time (PT). If you are enrolled in the online intensives, please make sure to account for the time difference.
The program schedule is subject to change.
Supplemental Materials
Camera Acting Laboratory Intensive Schedule
In-person at UCLA
Please upload a video of a 1-1.5-minute monologue from a film or play
Please label your file this way: Role_Your Name and upload to the Theater Workshop Google Drive.
Musical Theater Laboratory Intensive
In-person at UCLA
Please upload a video of a 1-1.5-minute monologue from a play, and 32 bars of a song
Please label your file this way: Role_Your Name and upload to the Theater Workshop Google Drive.
Stage Mangement Laboratory Intensive
In-person at UCLA
Please upload a response to the following prompt: Why are you interested in stage management, and what do you hope to gain from the program experience? 400 words or fewer.
Please label your file this way: Stage Management_Your Name and upload to the Theater Workshop Google Drive.