Capital Repertory Theater

What is S.T.A.R.?

Summer Theatre At the Rep (S.T.A.R.) is a 5-week summer theatre intensive (based on New York State Education Department’s Learning Standards for the Arts) that allows up to 30 area youth (aged 11-16) to explore the world of theatre. Students work with professional artists to develop their own original work, gaining skills in writing, costume and set design, dancing, acting, and singing, and the program culminates in a series of performances offered free to the community.

Participants learn to work cooperatively with each other and with professional staff – right in the theatre. STAR 2010 explore the theme of Art & Technology! Field trips are being planned to EMPAC (Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center) and Vicarious Visions Game Studio. STAR 2010 will run Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm from July 5 - August 8, with performances Aug 6, 7 & 8th. Tuition is $850. Registration begins March 1st. Enrollment is on a first come-first served basis. Click here for more information!

Michael Anthony Williams Returns for Third Summer as S.T.A.R. Director

Michael Anthony Williams is a professional actor, most recently seen as Tom Robinson in Capital Rep's production of To Kill a Mockingbird, and writer with over two decades of experience. A faculty member in the Theatre Department at Virginia Tech University, he has had a distinguished career on stage, television and in feature films, most recently “The Brave One” starring Jodie Foster. Williams is also the creator and founder of “Improv Affect,” an improvisation-based theater initiative, empowering young people to find their voice and express themselves through theater.

Praise from Parents…

“This program gave my child confidence. She had input in the show. This will help her with many school activities.”

“My son’s confidence and level of participation increased dramatically, all due to the philosophy and education provided through S.T.A.R.“