The Arkansas Repertory Theatre offers two summer programs as part of its annual Summer Musical Theater Intensive training program for aspiring young artists in Arkansas.

The Summer Musical Theatre Intensive, under the direction of The Rep’s Associate Artist and Director of Education, Nicole Capri, is an intensive, audition-based, theatre training program designed exclusively for motivated young artists who are serious about the arts and specifically musical theatre.

The S.M.T.I. staff is comprised of professional directors, choreographers, musicians and designers. Each session involves intensive daily rehearsals culminating in a public workshop performance of a selected musical or musical revue on the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s main stage.

Video by SMTI alum Sam Pettit

Daily rehearsals are structured similarly to a professional summer stock experience and include instruction in musical theatre techniques, dance and vocal coaching.

FIRST SESSION: July 11 – 24, 2010
For aspiring actors and actresses ages 16 - 23

SECOND SESSION: July 25 – August 7, 2010
For young actors and actresses ages 10 - 15

TUITION:
Tuition for the program is $395 with a limited number of scholarships available to those who qualify.

AUDITIONS:
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Candidates will be asked to prepare a one minute monologue and 16 bars of a song (an accompanist will be provided). Those auditioning may also be asked to return for an additional movement and callback audition. Approximately 40 cast members are selected for each session.

PLEASE NOTE that participation in a previous year’s program does not guarantee admission to the current program.

Those interested should email Nicole Capri at ncapri@therep.org or Sheridan Essman at sessman@therep.org to schedule an audition time. Please schedule early as time slots are limited. For additional information please call 501-378-0445 ext. 211 or 206.