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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.

Students who are interested in a technical theater or pit orchestra experience for the Musical Theater Summer Institute should send an to email TheaterSummerInstitutes@tft.ucla.edu.

SUMMER 2024 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.
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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.
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Content Creation and Scriptwriting Summer Institute Content Creation and Scriptwriting Summer Institute. The Content Creation and Scriptwriting Summer Institute is a two-week, UC credit-bearing intensive program for students interested in writing for the web, film and theater.
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Design Innovation Summer Institute - Costume PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
To participate in the Design Innovation Summer Institute - Costume, you must meet the following qualification: 14 years of age prior to June 20, 2023.
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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.
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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
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Virtual Reality, Technology and Performance Summer Institute PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
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, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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