UCLA THEATER PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTES
The Department of Theater’s Pre-College Summer Institutes offer high school students from around the globe the opportunity to develop their acting, singing and dancing abilities in two- and three-week intensives taught by award-winning UCLA TFT faculty and leading industry professionals. In a nurturing and immersive environment, students receive the preparation required for successful participation in a university theater program or a career in the performing arts.
UCLA THEATER COLLEGE/PROFESSIONAL SUMMER INSTITUTES
The Department of Theater’s College/Professional Summer Institutes offer college students and professionals a unique opportunity to network, and enhance their acting, singing and dancing abilities during two-week intensives. Participants will be taught by renowned leaders in the entertainment industry and award-winning UCLA TFT faculty who will prepare them to be better equipped and confident in their professional pursuits.
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SUMMER 2023 INTEREST FORM
ACTING AND PERFORMANCE SUMMER INSTITUTE This three-week intensive program is for high school students who seek discipline and training required for participation in a university theater program or a career in performing arts. This program includes performance-training classes, guest workshops, field trips and a final performance project.Learn more
CAMERA ACTING SUMMER INSTITUTE This is a two-week intensive program for high school students in grades 9-12 who seek discipline and training required for participation in a university film program or a career in performing arts.Learn more
Content Creation and Scriptwriting Summer Institute PROGRAM ELIGIBILITYLearn more
To participate in the Content Creation and Scriptwriting Summer Institute, you must meet the following qualification: 16 years of age prior to June 20, 2022
Design Innovation Summer Institute - Costume PROGRAM ELIGIBILITYLearn more
To participate in the Design Innovation Summer Institute - Costume, you must meet the following qualification: 14 years of age prior to June 20, 2022.
Design Innovation Summer Institute - Scenic Students will learn the technical components of breaking down a script and the art of collaboration with directors while gaining hands-on experience such as model-building, perspective drawing, and scale measurement as means of realizing a design.Learn more
The Design Innovation Summer Institute-Lighting and Sound The Design Innovation Summer Institute-Lighting and Sound is a two-week, UC credit-bearing intensive for students interested in lighting and sound for theater, film, and television.Learn more
Virtual Reality, Technology and Performance Summer Institute PROGRAM ELIGIBILITYLearn more
To participate in the Virtual Reality, Technology and Performance Summer Institute, you must meet the following qualification: 14 years of age prior to June 25, 2023
MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER INSTITUTE This three-week intensive conservatory-style musical theater program is for high school students and encompasses acting, singing, dancing, guest workshops, and a final musical theater performance.Learn more
Stage Management Summer Institute The UCLA Stage Management Summer Institute is a three-week intensive conservatory-style program for college and high school theater students encompassing the study and application of stage management, theater history, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving.Learn more
Voice-over Camera Acting Institute The Voice-over Camera Acting Institute is a virtual two-week, UC credit-bearing intensive program for students interested in the performing arts.Learn more