NEW! Asolo Rep High School Musical Theatre Intensive  

Musical Theatre Intensive July 28th – August 1st 

Take your performing skills to the next level in Asolo Rep’s newest summer program, the High School Musical Theatre Intensive! The High School Musical Theatre Intensive is a week-long deep dive into the world of acting. Designed for high school students who are serious about their craft. Led by Asolo Rep’s professional artists and industry experts, this program gives students the unique opportunity to train with working actors, music directors, choreographers, directors, and theatre professionals who know what it takes to shine on stage. This NEW training program is perfect for students considering a career in the performing arts — or for those who just love being onstage and want to grow as artists. 

Led by Broadway Teaching Artists:
Bret Shuford – Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Ragtime
Stephen Hanna – Billy Elliot, Hello, Dolly!, NYCB Principal Dancer

“This intensive blends technique and storytelling. Students will leave with tools they can use right away.”
— Bret & Stephen

Tuition: $350

Dates and Times - Monday through Friday from 10AM to 4PM

Location - Asolo Repertory Theatre

Financial Assistance Available 

SOLD OUT - Join the Waitlist 

Patricia (Voice & Dialect Coach) has coached numerous Asolo Rep productions, including Knoxville, Cabaret, Ragtime, Sweeney Todd, and Sweat. Other credits include Judith and The Smuggler at Urbanite Theatre, Pitmen Painters at American Stage, and multiple world premieres at American Repertory Theatre and The Baryshnikov Arts Center.

Director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory and MFA Acting alum (2008). He’s directed for Titan Theatre (The African Company Presents: Richard III) and Hope Repertory Theatre (The Wiz, The Color Purple, Tuck Everlasting), and served as Artistic Director of Hope Rep and Artistic Associate at Titan.

Broadway credits include The Little Mermaid, Paramour, Wicked, and Beauty and the Beast. He’s also a certified life and career coach and one-half of the popular “Broadway Husbands” duo. Through his company Show Up Club, Bret helps artists build both craft and confidence. Bret was also seen in our 2018 production of Ragtime as Father/J.P. Morgan.  

From Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet to Broadway roles in Hello, Dolly!, Billy Elliot, and An American in Paris, Stephen brings a dancer’s discipline and an actor’s heart to the room. A sought-after educator, his classes combine ballet technique with storytelling and performance longevity. 

June 9th – 13th for rising 9th grade and up. 

Join us for a deep dive into theatrical costuming lead by one of Asolo Repertory Theatre's most experienced costumers David Covach. High School students interested in theatre will not only learn how to design and build costumes, but they will also experience it all in the world class professional setting of Asolo Repertory Theatre’s costume shop. 

Asolo Rep High School Acting Intensive  

Acting Intensive July 21st – 25th 

Take your performing skills to the next level in Asolo Rep’s newest summer program, the High School Acting Intensive! The High School Acting Intensive is a week-long deep dive into the world of acting. Designed for high school students who are serious about their craft. Led by Asolo Rep’s professional artists and industry experts, this program gives students the unique opportunity to train with working actors, directors, and theatre professionals who know what it takes to shine on stage. This NEW training program is perfect for students considering a career in the performing arts — or for those who just love being onstage and want to grow as artists. 

Teaching Artists:
Patricia Delorey – FSU/Asolo Conservatory
James Monaghan – Asolo Rep
Justin Gomlak – The Van Wezel
Terrance Jackson & Yvette Kojic – Asolo Rep

Special Guest Q&A:
Marcus Denard Johnson – Conservatory Director, FSU/Asolo