RedEd provides enriching, exciting, and engaging theater camps and classes for students of all ages and abilities throughout the year. Students work in community with professional actors, designers, teaching artists, choreographers, and more visiting artists from across the region and nationally to develop the skills to succeed both on and off the stage.

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Our Camps and Classes

Theatrical Institute: The Actor’s Toolbox
(Ages 10+)
Monday-Friday, July 3rd - July 21st
9:00am-5:00pm
Performance: July 21st at 6:00pm on Redhouse MainStage
**No classes on July 4th. Happy Independence Day!
$650/$600 (members)

“The Actor’s Toolbox” is for the emerging actor, and will expose each student to the foundations of theatre, while developing their interpersonal and performance skills. Coursework includes workshops in voice, movement, scene study, audition prep, character study, and other fundamental elements of theatre in a non-competitive atmosphere that fosters artistry and communication. Students will collaborate with professional teaching artists in order to develop skills in these areas, creating an original showcase, presented on the final evening of the program.
Prerequisites: A love of theatre!

Theatrical Institute: Performance Preparation

Monday-Friday, July 3rd - July 21st, 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, July 24th-July 28th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Performances: July 28th at 6:00pm, July 29th at 6:00pm, and July 30th at 2:00pm in The Redhouse Studio *No classes on July 4th. Happy Independence Day! $750/$700 (members)

The “Performance Preparation” intensive is designed to help students take their craft to the next level, engaging each student in skill-building workshops in addition to an immersive and professional rehearsal process. This program begins with audition preparation, then focuses on the actor's responsibilities of character development, script analysis, and using the body as a tool for storytelling. This exciting, in-depth course culminates in the unique opportunity to perform in one of the nation’s first performances of A Chorus Line: The High School Edition!

Prerequisites: Students who apply to study in the “Performance Preparation” Institute must have already studied in “The Actor’s Toolbox”, have previous performance experience. For consideration please submit your resume and headshot or recent photo to erinhuiett@theredhouse.org.

Theatrical Institute: Backstage Bootcamp
Monday-Friday, July 17th - July 21st, 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday-Friday, July 24th-July 28th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Performances: July 28th at 6:00pm, July 29th at 6:00pm, and July 30th at 2:00pm in The Redhouse Studio
$450/$400 (members) **Space is limited to 5 students

Students will study and work alongside a professional Stage Manager and Technical Team in order to develop costumes, set, and props for A Chorus Line: The High School Edition! Workshops in character study costume design, set design, and other technical studies will expose students to the world of backstage and prepare them to run/call the show during performances!

Prerequisites: Creativity, work ethic, and an eye for detail. For consideration please send a cover letter to erinhuiett@theredhouse.org.

Rock Camp: The Budding Musician

Monday-Friday, July 31st - August 18th,
9:00am - 1:00pm
$650/$600 (members)

“The Budding Musician” is for students who want to learn how to write a song while playing a musical instrument! This camp experience will introduce young musicians to the fundamentals of instrumentation, singing, songwriting, stage presence, all while creating a band! Students will learn from professional musicians and designers how to develop a unique sound as a band/musician, as well as the "how-tos" of promoting a live performance (logo design, band image, and more). 

Prerequisites: A love of music and experience in any general education music class!

Rock Camp: The Working Musician
Monday-Friday
July 31st - August 18th
2:00pm- 6:00pm
Monday-Friday, August 14th - 18th: Rock Camp Tour! Tour schedule and locations: TBA $750/$700 (members)

“The Working Musician” is designed to give each student a glimpse into the world of a working musician. This program takes musicians through the process of creating their, writing sets, and creating promotional materials for their tour! These Rock Campers will tour with their instructors, showcasing their work at locations around Central New York!

Prerequisites: Students who apply to study in the “The Working Musician” must have already studied in “The Budding Musician” or have previous experiences in an instrument.

Little Actors, Summer

Monday-Friday
August 21st-25th
8:00am-12:00pm
Performance: August 25th at 6:00pm on The Redhouse MainStage
$250/$200 (members)

In this camp experience, your little one will be given the opportunity to put their imagination to work! Students will express their thoughts and ideas in a nurturing environment, exploring theatre through creative activities such as storytelling, movement, singing, and design projects. Students will collaborate and create a performance to share on the last day of classes.

Little Rockers, Summer

Monday-Friday, August 21st-25th, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Performance: August 25th at 6:00pm on The Redhouse MainStage
$250/$200 (members)

Give your little one this one-of-a-kind experience! Rock Camp Rules: No covers allowed and be yourself! Students will work with professional musicians in order to write original songs, create promotional materials for their band(s), and prepare for their final concert!

Little Superstars: Stay All Day!

Participate in both camps for one low price!
Stay all day and be a rockin’ performer for one low price! $400/$350 (members)
**Please bring a bagged lunch each day. Lunch/movie time will be from 12:00pm-1:00pm each afternoon in between camp sessions.

Questions? Contact Erin Huiett, In-House Education and Outreach Coordinator, by emailing erinhuiett@theredhouse.org