Ensemble Theatre Company Announces 2019 Young Actors’ Conservatory Auditions

Ensemble Theatre Company — Santa Barbara’s professional resident theater company — announces its largest and most ambitious summer youth program for aspiring artists with a passion for delving deeper into the craft of theater! Helmed by award-winning actor/director and master teacher, Brian McDonald, ETC’s Young Actors Conservatory is a rigorous program designed to offer participants the experience of working in a professional setting and alongside professional theater artists. Each day begins with training workshops that develop skills and techniques followed by rehearsals for a play or musical. Students will receive a challenging and innovative arts education similar to that of a collegiate arts program, supported by a comprehensive curriculum that balances performance and technique. Students learn proper rehearsal and performance etiquette, time management skills, communication skills, how to work cooperatively in a group setting, and how to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment. Each program will culminate in a weekend of public performances of a fully-produced musical or play. The 2019 summer productions include Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Into the Woods.

The three programs being offered include CAMP BROADWAY, a three-week performance camp for students ages 9-14, and two four-week programs that include THE SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP and the MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP both for students ages 15-24. Acceptance is by audition and financial assistance is available for students in need. No previous experience is necessary and there is no cost to audition. Auditions are by appointment on Saturday March 23 and Sunday March 24. Video submissions will be allowed for students not able to attend the in-person audition.  For more information and request an audition appointment please visit us online at https://etcsb.org/education/young-actors-conservatory or call 805.965.5400 ext. 541.