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Summer Education
July 2026
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Check out everything Piper has to offer this summer below.
Head to the bottom of the page for essential information about these programs.
Piper Starlings Sing
Two-Week Starlings: Munchkins of Munchkinland
July 13 - 26 (Weekend Performances) | Ages 7-9 |Tuition $1200 WAITLIST ONLY
Welcome to Munchkin Country—where young artists take their first steps on stage.
In Starlings: Munchkins of Munchkinland, students will spend their first week immersed in creative play, exploring the rich world of Oz through process drama. Together, they’ll imagine life in the eastern quadrant—Mount Munch, Lake Orizon, Nimmie Amee, Boq, and the mysterious Wicked Witch of the East—as they build original stories and characters.
In the second week, students work with a choreographer to learn songs and movement from The Wizard of Oz. The program culminates in a live performance, where they appear as Munchkins in Act One Musical alongside older students.
This is where theatre begins.
With play. With story. With joy.
Act One: Musical Introduction
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg
Book by L. Frank Baum | Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
July 13 - July 26 (Weekend Performances)
Ages 10-12 |Tuition $1250 | WAITLIST ONLY
Step into the magical world of Oz in Act One Musical—Piper Theatre’s welcoming introduction to musical theatre for young performers ages 10 to 12. Over two focused weeks, students will sing, dance, and act their way through the beloved tale of The Wizard of Oz.
From Dorothy and the Scarecrow to flying monkeys and the Yellow Brick Road, this classic adaptation offers young artists their first unforgettable journey into ensemble performance. No experience required—just imagination, curiosity, and a willingness to follow the yellow brick road.
The curtain rises with Act One.
Join us for the start of something magical.
Piper Theatre Workshop: Shakespeare
Introduction to Shakespeare:
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
June 29 - July 10 (No Class July 3rd)
Ages 10-12 |Tuition $1050 | WAITLIST ONLY
An immersion into verse and world building culminating in a 30-minute play. Fairies. Mischief. Magic. Love potions.
Shakespeare invites students ages 10–12 to dive into one of his most enchanting and imaginative comedies. A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows runaway lovers, a feuding fairy kingdom, and a troupe of bumbling actors as their worlds collide in a magical forest.
Students will collaborate with teaching artists to unlock Shakespeare’s poetic language through movement, character work, and physical storytelling. Expect mistaken identities, magical transformations, and theatrical mayhem in this fast-paced tale of love and laughter.
This isn’t just Shakespeare.
It’s mischief, magic, and a dream of a summer.
Piper Theatre Workshop
PTW: ADVENTURE SERIES ~ The Hobbit
Directed by Lindsey Sproul
June 29 - July 26 (No Class July 3rd; Weekend Performance) | Ages 11-15 | Tuition $2400
Our theatre workshop allows students to create an original adventure with an emphasis on physicality, transformative props, and ensemble storytelling.
Edward Mast's adaptation of Tolkien's beloved novel throws audiences headfirst into the wild and unpredictable world of Middle-earth. Bilbo Baggins likes stories about adventure far more than actual adventure. He enjoys a warm fire, a full pantry, and knowing exactly what's going to happen next. Then one evening Gandalf arrives at his door with Thorin Oakenshield, eleven bedraggled dwarves, and a dangerous proposition: help reclaim a lost kingdom and its treasure from the dragon Smaug.
What begins as an interruption quickly becomes the journey of a lifetime. Along the way Bilbo encounters trolls, goblins, riddles, giant spiders, enchanted forests, and discoveries that will change him forever. Funny, suspenseful, and filled with heart, The Hobbit remains one of the great adventure stories ever told.
This acting intensive is designed for students who want to leap into the action. Expect sword fights, stage combat, character work, ensemble storytelling, and the challenge of bringing Tolkien's extraordinary world to life. If you like danger, dragons, and the chance to go there and back again, this is your adventure.
Act Two: Musical Intensives
June 29 - July 26 (No Class July 3rd; Weekend Performances) | Ages 12-17 | Tuition $2600
Take your next bold step with Act Two — Piper Theatre’s advanced musical theatre program for dedicated young performers ages 12 to 17.In this musical theatre intensive, students will collaborate with professional directors, choreographers, and music directors in a rigorous rehearsal process that emphasizes craft, storytelling, and ensemble. Actors audition for both musicals and are assigned to a company by the creative team. (While preferences will be considered, students should be open to working on either project.)
Musical 1: THE PROM, SCHOOL EDITION Book and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin | Book by Bob Martin | Music by Matthew Sklar
A glittering, heartfelt Broadway hit about identity, inclusion, and standing tall in the face of opposition. A group of Broadway actors descends on a small town to support a teen who wants to bring her girlfriend to prom. Big-hearted, funny, and moving, The Prom celebrates being exactly who you are. The Prom School Edition is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
Musical 2: ALICE BY HEART Book by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson | Music by Duncan Sheik | Lyrics by Steven Sater
Set in a London tube station during the Blitz, Alice by Heart is a haunting, lyrical reimagining of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. With rich music by Tony Award–winning composer Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), the story explores grief, memory, and the power of imagination to carry us through. Alice by Heart is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized production materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Performances at the end of the session showcase the full scope of student growth.
This is your Act Two. Step into the spotlight.
Afterschool Education
FALL 2026
Spring Afterschool: No Running Unless Being Chased
Dates: Wednesdays, 9/16-11/25 (no class 11/11)
3:30pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Brooklyn Arts Exchange
10 Weeks / 10 Sessions; $500
Ages: 10 - 12
Life is a game. Your objective: get a date to the school dance without getting caught by the teacher, sent to detention, or humiliated forever. Your obstacles: the Clipboard of Power, devious bullies, a clueless Principal, and your own self-esteem. You only get three restarts, which don't erase embarrassment. Characters glitch, get stuck walking into walls, abuse hall passes, and make disastrous choices they can't undo - all while trying not to lose their friendships or their cool. It’s fast, funny, and weird in a way that feels true. If you’ve ever thought life felt like a game for which you didn’t read the instructions, this show is for you.
WINTER 2027
Winter Afterschool: Playwrights Playground
Taught by Piper Artistic Director, John P. McEneny
Dates: Wednesdays, January 6 - February 10; 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Arts Exchange
6 Weeks / 6 Sessions; $270
Ages: 10 - 13
In this hands-on playwriting workshop, students will develop their own original 10–20 page plays through three full drafts. Over six sessions, young writers will explore essential elements of storytelling, including character wants, conflict, stakes, tactics, dialogue, structure, and theatricality. They’ll learn how to shape ideas into scenes, craft specific and meaningful language, and give and receive constructive feedback in a creative, supportive environment. Laptops are required for writing and revising. The intensive culminates in a staged reading of student work.
Essential Information for Summer 2026
There’s so much happening at Piper in the summer!
Here’s everything you need to know:
The ages listed for each program are suggestions. There are no cut-offs for age. Artists are at different development periods. If a younger child would like to work with older children or an older child is comfortable with younger children, that is fine.
Please contact info@pipertheatre.org for more information to see where your child might find success.
All summer rehearsals will be held from 9am – 4pm at PS 321 in Park Slope (180 7th Avenue.)
Due to the performance nature of our program, students are expected to attend EVERY rehearsal and performance.
Students will need to provide confirmation of MMR immunizations. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged for all students and staff.
Financial aid is available upon request. Application Deadline is March 15, 2026 (early submission strongly recommended.)
Apply upon registration. Deposit waived pending awards announced on April 1, 2026.Non-refundable deposit is required upon registration: $250 for one-week programs / $500 for two-week, three-week & four-week programs
Full payment is due by May 1, 2026; No Refunds after this date.
10% Sibling Discount
Titles and Dates are subject to change