July 12 – July 23, 2021
9:30 AM-12:30 PM, Monday through Friday
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Call: 732-497-8097 | Email: education@georgestplayhouse.org
George Street Playhouse’s Virtual Summer Academy creates an exciting, exploratory performing arts experience for youth between the ages of 5-18. Our refreshing, thought provoking programing is designed to stretch student’s imagination as they develop theatre skills through all original plays and musicals.
All classes are taught by professional theatre artists and are ideal for students with or without theatre experience.
Join us for a summer of joy, friendship and creativity!
All classes culminate in a Virtual Sharing with family and friends.
Financial Assistance available for New Jersey-based students. Click here for an application.
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“After everything transitioned to a virtual world, our son was not fond of the thought of yet another ZOOM activity. However, after the trial class with George Street Playhouse, he was pleasantly surprised with how much he enjoyed it and wished to continue. We could see the spark of excitement, and he has enjoyed the experience since.”
-GSP Virtual Academy Parent
Actor, Director & Teaching Artist
Shayla Burge is a Puerto Rican American Singer, Lyricist, Actress and Director. She earned her degree from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Shayla has had the pleasure of working on original work with Grammy Award winning producer Edwin Ramos. She has directed workshops, reading and a variety of children theatre shows for Shakers Performing Arts Camp and Dream Studios Inc.
Award-Winning Playwright & Actor
Ms. Lee's plays have been optioned, performed or developed in DC/MD; Chicago; VT, Atlanta and NYC. She is currently in development with Boomerang Theatre Company in NYC. A 2021 finalist for the Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival and Circle Of Confusion Writers Discovery Fellowship, Ms. Lee won the Florida Theatricals’ 2021 Discovery series for her musical, Triple Threats, with composer Nehemiah Luckett, which will workshop in FL in Sept. Previous honors include the National Black Theatre I AM SOUL fellowship, American Theatre Group’s PlayLab membership and semi/finalist lists for the Princess Grace, Live & In Color and NY Innovative Theatre Awards.
Choreographer & Actor National Tour: LION KING
A unique artist of many crafts: Sade Murray, 24, (she/they), is a virtual dance and theatre instructor for George Street Playhouse (NJ), and School of Contemporary Dance & Thought (MA). Since the age of 11, she’s dedicated her life to the arts, and was cast as Young Nala in The Lion King on Broadway’s National Tour. Being from Springfield, Massachusetts, this artistic opportunity was rare and opened doors for two other young cubs from the same city.
Actor, Director & Teaching Artist
Annie Rutherford Lutz is the Resident Teaching Artist and Project Coordinator for George Street Playhouse Education. A director and performer with degrees in Theatre Arts and English from Douglass College at Rutgers University, Annie works with educators and students across the state of New Jersey, leading humanities-based programs that create original plays and musicals.
Composer, Playwright, Actor & Teaching Artist
David Seamon is a composer, playwright, and actor. He works as a teaching artist for George Street Playhouse and McCarter Theatre and uses digital platforms for online instruction. He is the playwright and composer of the new musicals, LOVERS' LANE and THE ELEVENTH HOUR. David has an extensive background as a musical director and touring children's theater performer, and has a degree in journalism and media studies from Rutgers University.
Composer, Musical Director, Playwright & Actor
Jo’Siah Shan (They/Them) is a recent graduate from Norfolk State University’s Fine Arts program with a degree in Drama & Theatre. During their time at Norfolk State University, they served in a multitude of positions and productions presented by the award-winning and nationally recognized Norfolk State University Theatre Company.
This summer is a 100% virtual experience that is COVID safe, fun and active. Our #1 concern is the health and safety of the students and families participating in our programs. For this reason, all of our classes will be offered on our ZOOM platform