Summer 2017 Theatre & Film Academy



WHO: Youth ages 19 and under who are excited for a challenging artistic experience and enjoy collaborating with other passionate artists and professionals. Learn more about Encore's alumni and their accomplishments!

WHAT: An intense, educational project in which students will create a play and film festival consisting of short plays and films produced, written, directed, designed, and performed by students. All projects are supervised by Joshua and Mindy Barker, who have worked as professionals in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and across the midwest for 12+ years.

WHEN: July 31 - August 4, 2017 | 10:00am-5:00pm (Play & Film Festival will be held on Saturday, August 5)

WHERE: Tulsa Little Theatre, 1511 S. Delaware Ave. Tulsa, OK

MAJOR/MINOR AREAS OF STUDY:
By the end of the week, every student will have experienced all of the following areas of study, with an emphasis on 2-3 areas, which will be considered the student's "major" and "minor(s)."
  • Acting for Stage: These students will develop their character development, vocal, physical, and performance skills, which they will apply to their rehearsals and performances for one of the festival's one-act plays.
  • Acting for Film: These students will learn how to adjust their performance for the camera as they develop their on-camera acting technique. They will be featured in one of the festival's short films.
  • Directing: These students will learn how to interpret a script, then motivate and communicate with the actors who are bringing that artistic vision to life. They will direct one of the festival's one-act plays or short films.
  • Stage Management: These students will learn how to develop their leadership, organizational, and communication skills as well as their eye for detail as they serve as stage manager for a one-act play and/or 1st A.D. for a short film.
  • Theatre Tech Crew: These students will get a hands-on learning experience in stage lighting, sound, sets, props, costumes, makeup, and stage crew. They will work on the production crew for the festival's one-act plays.
  • Film Crew: These students will get a hands-on learning experience in the various jobs on a film set, such as lighting, sound, props, costumes, makeup, script supervisor, and location manager. They will work on the production crew for the festival's short films.
  • Interested in writing a play or film for the festival? Click here for submission guidelines!
TUITION: $399 All students who are accepted will receive a $100 merit scholarship, bringing the total tuition to $299. Additional tuition assistance is available through financial need scholarships. Please note in your application if you would like to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
  • Visit the Enroll Now page to pay the $25 non-refundable application fee* and select your desired area(s) of study. 
  • You will receive an email with your application packet and how to submit your audition/application materials.
  • Depending on your desired area(s) of study, you will be asked to submit the following:
    • Acting: Headshot, resume, and video audition. Audition will consist of two contrasting monologues-- one dramatic and one light/comedic. There is no minimum length to the monologues, but performing the monologues back-to-back should be under four minutes. Video does NOT have to be professional, and may even be filmed with your smartphone. Your application packet will have detailed instructions to help you upload/submit your video. Video audition requirement is waived for PPYAP students. **If you have a demo reel, you may submit it in lieu of a video audition.
    • Directing: Resume of any/all theatre/film-related experience and training. You will also be asked to submit a short introduction about yourself, your experience, your goals, and why you want to study Directing in our Theatre & Film Academy. PPYAP students, students who have taken an Encore! directing class, students enrolled in a 2017 Directing Camp, and/or students with a demo reel (footage of a project you've directed) will receive priority consideration to be a Directing major.
    • Stage Management: Resume of any/all theatre/film-related experience and training. You will also be asked to submit a short introduction about yourself, your experience, your goals, and why you want to study Stage Management in our Theatre & Film Academy. 
    • Tech/Film Crew: Resume of any/all theatre/film-related experience and training. You will also be asked to submit a short introduction about yourself, your experience, your goals, and why you want to study Theatre Tech or Film Crew in our Theatre & Film Academy.
DEADLINES:
  • The early and regular admission deadlines have passed, but we will continue to accept applications until all spaces are filled. Please allow two weeks to receive your admission decision after submitting you application materials.
*Upon acceptance into the Theatre & Film Academy, the application fee will be applied to the camp tuition and you will receive an invoice for the balance. Or, the balance may be applied to another 2017 Summer Camp or 2017 Fall Acting Class. Application fees are otherwise non-refundable and non-transferable.