As a student, there are lots of ways to get involved at Asolo Rep. Click on the programs above to learn more!

ACCESS TO THE ARTS – Student Matinee Series

Each year, Access to the Arts brings thousands of well-prepared students and teachers to Asolo Rep to see special student matinee performances of our mainstage season. The purpose of the program is to foster a love of theatre in students from the entire Central Florida region. We select the plays from our season that support the work you are doing in the classroom and provide a comprehensive program to tie your field trip directly to your curriculum. In addition to the play, the program includes professional development teacher workshops, in-school visits by our theatre artists, and an exciting post-show discussion with the cast.

General Information:

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All student performances begin at 10:30 AM in the Mertz Theatre at the Ringling Center; Seating begins at 10 AM Snacks can be purchased at intermission or students can bring a brown bag lunch Bus reimbursement offered (based on availability).

Tickets:

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Each teacher workshop attendee ($50 fee per person) receives one complementary ticket and up to 40 tickets for students and chaperones at $8 each. Additional tickets can be purchased for $12 each. With the payment of the workshop fee, you can elect to bring your student group to one of our public performances instead of a student matinee. Ticket prices for 2pm matinees are the same as student matinees (first 40 tickets are $8 each, additional tickets $12). Tickets for 8pm evening performances are $8 each for the first 40 and $15 for additional tickets. Tickets can be purchased for student matinees without participating in the teacher workshop for $12 each. To reserve tickets: Contact Brian Hersh, Education and Outreach Director at 941-351-9010 ext. 3320, Brian_Hersh@asolo.org

Shows:
A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens, Music, book and lyrics by Jill Santoriello, directed by Michael Donald Edwards
This new musical recounts one of the most electrifying love stories ever written, told against the backdrop of one of the most terrifying eras in history. Let the revolution begin!
Teacher workshops: Monday, October 1 and Monday, October 8
Student matinees: Wednesday, October 17; Wednesday, October 24; Thursday, November 8; and Friday, November 16

Smash
Millionaire Socialist Sidney Trefusis leaves his bride on their wedding day fearing his passion for her will get in the way of his plans to overthrow the British government. Sidney vanishes "underground" and infiltrates Alton College, a girls' school where he hopes to fan the flames of a Socialist revolution. Love triangles, mistaken identities, Marx, Engels, pistols and the proletariat jostle for position in this riotous adaptation of Shaw's last comic novel, written in 1883.
Teacher workshops: Monday, March 10 and Monday, March 17
Student matinees: Tuesday, April 8; Friday, April 18; and Tuesday, April 29
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Shake-N-Bake Shakespeare

Celebrate the fascinating world of William Shakespeare in this exciting
day of classes, investigation, and fun! Students will explore the Bard in
three classes, perform in the "Shake-n-Bake Shakespeare" Showcase
and receive professional feedback at a celebratory pizza feast. Open to
high school student groups. Please contact Brian Hersh, Education
and Outreach Director at 941-351-9010 ext. 3320, Brian_Hersh@asolo.org
for more information.
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CLASSES

We offer master classes and private coaching for professional or community theatre actors wishing to improve their skills or polish audition materials. For more information, please email Brian_Hersh@asolo.org.

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Camp Asolo

Within the very walls where the world-renowned Asolo Repertory Theatre rehearses, our students explore the process of creating character from the ground up. While working with professional actors, young performers will have the opportunity to:
 
 
-   Create a safe space where each and every student feels free to express themselves creatively.
 
-   Investigate the basic concepts and rules of improvisation.
 
-   Learn to pursue an objective rather than play an emotion.
 
-   Explore movement and gesture as tools for communication.
 
-   Discover how to use the voice in a clear, resonant, and healthy manner.
 
-   Develop as an ensemble through games, trust exercises and group movement projects.
 
-   Share struggles and/or triumphs by journaling and writing monologues.
 
-   Experience performing “unfinished” pieces in front of an audience of family and friends.
 
 
CAMP ASOLO 2008 DATES
June 9-13: 6-11 year olds
June 16-27: 12 years old and up
9 am – 3 pm, M-F
*Campers must bring lunch

Download a registration form here.

For more information, or to be added to our Camp Asolo mailing list, please call Brian Hersh at 941-351-9010 ext. 3320 or email your street address to Brian_Hersh@asolo.org.

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$25 Student Pass

You can see as many plays as you want, as often as you like, throughout the Mertz Theatre season. Adults pay just $99 for their Asolo Play Pass and full-time students with a valid ID get the same deal for only $25! Simply present your Play Pass and a photo ID one hour before curtain for best available seating that day. Call the box office to purchase your Play Pass at 941-351-8000 or toll-free at 800-361-8388. Back to top

  

Internships

Each year Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomes interns from all over the country. Internships are available in development, educational outreach, dramaturgy, directing, theatre administration, marketing and public relations, stage management, and development and grant writing. Interns work under the guidance of theatre professionals in a supportive, professional environment. We are equipped to develop and supervise a program consistent with your goals and needs. We will be happy to coordinate credit internships with your advisor. Internships are available during the academic year and over the summer. Most include a stipend and/or housing. Download our internship brochure here.