Three-week intensive college credit program for high school students encompassing acting training THIS PROGRAM CARRIES 8 UNITS OF UC CREDIT.
The UCLA High School Summer Acting and Performance Institute is a three-week intensive program for high school students encompassing performance training classes, a final performance project, guest workshops and field trips. The program is designed for the student completing grades 9 through 12 who has a serious interest in theater and who seeks discipline and training required for participation i
n a university theater program or a career in performing arts. Classes/rehearsals/ field trips are held Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 10:30pm
Weekends will consist of workshops, rehearsals, field trips, and specialized activities. Dates: June 25 - July 17, 2015
MORNING: Performance training classes are in the morning and will include Tai-Chi, Acting and Movement Technique. Other classes may include, but are not limited to, Improvisation, Mask Work, Scene Study, Playwriting, Acting for the Camera, and Puppetry. AFTERNOON/EVENING: In the afternoon and evening, the performance workshop provides the student with the practical experience of the rehearsal and performance process. Students are expected to be involved in all aspects of the creative process - conceptualizing, writing and transforming ideas into dramatic action - while guided by an instructor/director. The performance project fosters a mature approach to theatrical responsibility, commitment and issues of collaboration resulting in a final showcase by the students for invited guests. EXCURSIONS/WORKSHOPS: Students will have an opportunity to participate in scheduled workshops and field trips that allow behind-the-scenes understanding of live theater. The workshops and field trips expose students to the wide range of opportunities in theater, film, and television and help students make more informed decisions about potential college programs. (Past workshops have included Commedia dell'Arte mask work, acting for the camera, stage combat, and professional puppet work. Past field trips have included the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Getty Center and Villa, and opportunities to see professional performances of premiere plays and observe final dress rehearsals.)
06/18/2026
⏰ THERE'S STILL TIME to apply for the UCLA Theater Laboratory Summer Intensive in pit orchestra! Live your live performance dreams by supporting a full stage production as a member of the pit orchestra. Apply before July 1: https://app.getacceptd.com/uclatheaterlab
Session details:
📅 July 19 – August 1, 2026
📍 University of California, Los Angeles
🎺 Designed for high school students already proficient in their instrument
06/10/2026
🎭 Only 2 Days Left to Apply! 🎭
The countdown is on! There are just TWO DAYS LEFT to submit your application for the Intermediate Acting Summer Institute.
Ready to strengthen your craft, build confidence on the screen and stage, and work alongside passionate actors in a supportive, creative environment? This is your chance to dive into scene work, character development, performance techniques, and more.
✨ Grow as a performer
✨ Collaborate with fellow actors
✨ Learn from experienced instructors
✨ Leave with a edited scene for your reel
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your acting to the next level this summer.
📅 Application deadline: 5p on Friday, June 12th
🎬 Apply now before it’s too late.
05/26/2026
🎭 Calling All Stage Managers! 🎬
✨Join the UCLA Department of Theater Stage Management Laboratory Intensive and learn how to lead productions, coordinate crews, manage rehearsals, and bring performances to life like a true professional.
📚 Hands-on training
🎤 Live production experience
🤝 Industry-focused mentorship
🌟 Build leadership & communication skills
Whether your passion is theater, concerts, events, or film production — this is where the magic happens, and your backstage journey begins.
🎟️ Applications are now open!
For more information, please join our virtual open forum led by our stage management faculty
🥁Calling all musicians! UCLA PIT Orchestra Laboratory Intensive is accepting applications! Experience the magic and one-of-a-kind opportunity to collaborate, experiment, and perform with boundary-pushing artists in an immersive environment.
This intensive is designed for musicians ready to develop and expand their skills and build community.
✨ Hands-on rehearsals
✨ Collaborative creation
✨ Mentorship + experimentation
✨ Experience playing professionally for a show
Spots are limited — apply now and be part of the future of creative music-making.
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I create:
🎥 Short-form video scripts
📲 Social media content
✍️ Creative storytelling
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Because great content isn’t random — it’s written with purpose.
📝Apply today to the UCLA Content Creation and Scriptwriting Laboratory Intensive!
📆 June 21st-July 2nd, 2026
📍UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television-Los Angeles
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The UCLA 1 Week Intensives is looking for actors, musical theater artists and stage managers! Spend 4 days gaining the tools necessary to book the casting room or run a seamless production.
🎟 Perfect for beginners and experienced performers alike
📅 Limited spots available
Session A: June 15th-18th, 2026
Camera Acting
Musical Theater
Stage Management
Session B: August 3rd-7th, 2026
Camera Acting
Musical Theater
📍Register now and make this summer unforgettable! Link 🔗is in bio
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05/15/2026
🎭 Ready to Book The Casting Room?🎭
The UCLA Intermediate Acting Summer Institute will teach you how to strengthen your emotional range and build confidence on stage and screen. Get hands on experience working with a production, and walk away with a professionally edited scene for your reel!
✨Scene Study
✨Audition Technique
✨Improv
✨Kung Fu Inspired Tai Chi
✨Sketch Comedy
This opportunity will challenge and inspire you in a supportive and creative environment while earning 8 units of college credit.
Time is limited ‼️
📆 Program Dates
July 12th-August 7th, 2026
Location📍
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television | Los Angeles
Apply Now- click the link in our bio to learn more🔗
It's not too late to register for UCLA's 2026 Theater Summer Institutes and Laboratory Intensives! Explore programs, from camera acting to musical theater to stage management and everything in-between. Hurry! Applications are due May 1: https://linktr.ee/theatersummerinstitutes
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