Civic Theatre offers need-based scholarships to Theatre School which can allow access to members of the community with the most limited financial resources. Scholarships cover the equivalent of the half day summer class at the Civic Theatre School and are not available for the Dionysus 24hr Play Festival. Scholarships are made possible by the generous support of the Betty and Bob Muir Scholarship Fund, the Arangio Foundation, and many members of the Civic Theatre community.

• DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by 3pm
• Fill out  the registration form for this "class". This is your application for consideration for a scholarship.
• The definition of "need" is yours and is on the honor system. Only families with a financial need should apply.
• We will distribute scholarships until all funds have been distributed. Students who did not receive scholarships can choose to pay the full cost (all at once or broken down into payments) to participate in Civic Theatre School.
• All applicants will receive notice whether they receive a scholarship or not.
• Summer scholarships will cover the cost of a half day class or grades 9-12 drama only. If you receive a scholarship, you may enroll your child in a full day or grade 9-12 with voice class and you would simply need to pay the difference in price. We will provide you with a special code so you are charged appropriately and you may make payments on the balance, it does not need to be paid all at once. However, do not enroll in the full day class until AFTER you hear whether you received a scholarship or not.

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE ACTUAL CLASS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE $50 REGISTRATION FEE WHICH WILL BE NON-REFUNDABLE. 

Your young thespian will be immersed in super fun theatre games, improvisations, simple character study, theatre terminology, and creative play using the theme of the Animal Kingdom in preparation for their final day showcase. They'll sing! They'll dance! They'll act!

Josh Gulotta: Drama

Emma Milander: Voice 

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE.

These budding performers will have fun with Classic Disney Movies. There will be festive songs and hilarious comedic scenes that pay homage to some favorite classic Disney movies. Students will also engage in theatre games, improvisation, theatre terminology, character study, and prop making.

JoAnn Wilchek Basist: CTS Administrator and Drama grades 3-8

Kimberly Tassinaro Mertz: Movement grades 3-8

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE.

In the afternoon, full day students will engage in musical theatre songs and numerous additional creative "master" classes such as improv, set design, mask-making, etc.

Full day students should bring a lunch to eat at the theatre. Please make sure names are clearly marked on lunch and drinks/water bottles.

These budding performers will have fun with Classic Disney Movies. There will be festive songs and hilarious comedic scenes that pay homage to some favorite classic Disney movies. Students will also engage in theatre games, improvisation, theatre terminology, character study, and prop making.

JoAnn Wilchek Basist: CTS Administrator and Drama grades 3-8

Kimberly Tassinaro Mertz: Movement grades 3-8

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE.

These budding performers will have fun with Classic Disney Movies. There will be festive songs and hilarious comedic scenes that pay homage to some favorite classic Disney movies. Students will also engage in theatre games, improvisation, theatre terminology, character study, and prop making.

JoAnn Wilchek Basist: CTS Administrator and Drama grades 3-8

Kimberly Tassinaro Mertz: Movement grades 3-8

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE.

In the afternoon, full day students will engage in Musical Theatre Songs and numerous additional creative "master" classes such as improv, set design, mask-making, etc.

Full day students should bring a lunch to eat at the theatre. Please make sure names are clearly marked on lunch and drinks/water bottles.

These budding performers will have fun with Classic Disney Movies. There will be festive songs and hilarious comedic scenes that pay homage to some favorite classic Disney movies. Students will also engage in theatre games, improvisation, theatre terminology, character study, and prop making.

JoAnn Wilchek Basist: CTS Administrator and Drama grades 3-8

Kimberly Tassinaro Mertz: Movement grades 3-8

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE.

The theme for our high schoolers this summer is "Dare to Dream".

Our high school students will have the opportunity to focus on theatre games, scene study, and improvisation in order to foster spontaneity, creativity, awareness, and trust. 

Adam Newborn: Drama

Emma Milander: Voice

This class includes the opportunity to work on select vocal pieces to accompany the showcase presentation and may include solo songs as well as ensemble pieces.

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE.

The theme for our high schoolers this summer is "Dare to Dream".

Our high school students will have the opportunity to focus on theatre games, scene study, and improvisation in order to foster spontaneity, creativity, awareness, and trust. 

Adam Newborn: Drama

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE.