Teen Repertory Company

The Teen Repertory Company is Newport Children’s Theatre’s premier college preparatory program designed for the more serious actor between the ages of 13-18. Over this nine-month journey, students will receive comprehensive training in acting, taught by Tara O'Hare, our experienced Artistic Director. Teen Rep provides a working environment for the young adult actor to explore and develop the craft of acting. Teen Rep creates a learning space where aspiring actors gain the necessary knowledge and skills to find their own voice and personal methodology, enabling them to act with honesty and bravery.

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Specifically, students will:

• be introduced to the techniques of acting through individual and group exercised incorporating skills such as observation, sense memory, concentration, and improvisation.

• attain a critical eye through in-class evaluation, and written and oral reflection.

• acquire knowledge of the many different methodologies used to develop a character in a play. Students will get an in-depth study of Hagen, Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Bogart and more. Through class exercises and scene-study, students will be able to test these methods in a practical way.

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Topics covered:

• Acting 

• Movement

• Shakespeare

• Script Analysis

• College preparedness

• Shakespeare Performance

 

The program culminates in an unforgettable field trip to New York City, where students experience the magic of Broadway firsthand by attending a top-tier Broadway show. This inspiring finale not only celebrates their hard work but also connects them to the larger world of professional theatre.

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Join the Teen Repertory Company and take your passion for performance to the next level—right here in Newport, with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.