Middle School Classes

*This class is currently full.  If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, July 22–26: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $450

Gain confidence in your acting and playwriting abilities! This intensive will give aspiring young theater makers the opportunity to learn the art of dramatic writing and performance for the stage. Through basic playwriting techniques for monologues and/or scenes, students will experience theater from the playwright's perspective as peers perform their work, and, they get to support others' work by inhabiting the characters created in class. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (July 26) to present material rehearsed in class.

1-Week Acting Intensive: Playwriting is for you if:

• You're an actor who loves to write and perform their own work and/or
• You're interested in the art of turning your ideas into a theatrical format and/or
• You haven’t taken a playwriting class and you want to expand your knowledge in a fun environment and/or
• You have taken some playwriting (or similar) theater making class and want to expand/deepen your knowledge

*This class is currently full.  If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, August 5–9: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $450

In this 1-week stage-acting intensive, young actors will take scenes and monologues from classic films and television shows and bring them to life. Using pieces from today’s hit shows and movies, students will explore theatrical skills, performance techniques, and translating characters from on-camera to on-stage. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (August 9) to present material rehearsed in class.

1-Week Acting Intensive: Scenes from Film and Television is for you if:

• You were inspired to try acting from watching your favorite movie or television show and/or
• You’ve tried on-camera acting and want to translate those skills to the stage and/or
• You’re excited to bring on screen shows and movies like Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Barbie to life

Schedule: Monday–Friday, July 15–19: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $475

Take a deep dive into your favorite Disney musicals, including Newsies, Frozen, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and more! Using iconic Disney music and characters as inspiration, students will learn the fundamentals of singing, dance, and musical performance. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project with a live accompanist. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (July 19) to present material rehearsed in class.

1-Week Musical Intensive: Disney on Broadway is for you if:

• You love to sing and dance and would like develop your musical theater skill set and/or
• You have fond memories of watching Disney stories on-screen (or on-stage) and/or
• You want the challenge of bringing animated characters to life on the stage

Schedule: Monday–Friday, July 22–August 2: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $850

Get spooky this summer with frighteningly fun and dark musicals! Using songs from hit shows like Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Little Shop of Horrors and more, actors will dive into the world of musical theater performance. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project with a live accompanist. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (August 2) to present material rehearsed in class.

2-Week Musical Intensive: Halloween in July is for you if:

• You love to sing and dance and would like develop your musical theater skill set and/or
• You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to try out a new area of performance and/or
• You love that Halloween vibe any time of year!

Schedule: Monday–Friday, August 5–9: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $475

In this 1-week intensive, actors will dive into the songs of iconic contemporary musicals like Six, Mean Girls, Heathers, Be More Chill, and more! Students of all levels of experience are welcome. Using hit solos and group numbers from these shows, actors will explore vocal techniques, choreography, and song performance. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project with a live accompanist. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (August 9) to present material rehearsed in class.

1-Week Musical Intensive: Contemporary Broadway is for you if:

• You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to try out a new area of performance and/or
• You love to sing and dance and would like develop your musical theater skill set and/or
• You’re a fan of the new musicals coming to Broadway and beyond

*This class is currently full.  If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, July 8–19 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave.
Tuition: $850

Let’s roll out the red carpet! This 2-week intensive will invite students to create their own short films. Through screenwriting, acting, and directing, actors will learn about the process of producing their own (mini!) movies. For filming components, students will need to bring a smart phone with video capability. (Please email for an accommodation if you do not have one.) Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Intensives include morning theater classes and an afternoon performance project. There may be some assignments and memorization between classes. This intensive will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day (July 19) to present material rehearsed in class.

2-Week On-Camera Intensive: Short Films is for you if:

• You’ve taken some acting classes and want to deepen your on-camera performance skills and/or
• You love to film short videos and share them online and/or
• You’re excited to write, direct, and act in your own short films!