2027 Theatermakers Summer Intensive

Whether you’re a student looking to continue your training in the summer or an artist seeking a shorter, more intense program, the Theatermakers Summer Intensive provides 6 weeks of rigorous theater training and the opportunity to create new work alongside the O’Neill’s renowned developmental conferences.

With new work at the forefront of this program, you’ll gain the skills to produce your own work as well as to be a productive collaborator in the development process. You’ll also be immersed in an O’Neill summer, mingling with the many professional artists on campus across the O’Neill’s various programs and observing them as they develop their own new plays, musicals, and puppetry performances.

The Theatermakers Summer Intensive offers focuses in Acting (8 Credit Hours), Directing (8 Credit Hours), and Playwriting (8 Credit Hours), so you can hone in on what interests you most while also expanding your skillset and widening your creative lens.​​

THE THEATERMAKERS EXPERIENCE:

- CLASSES & MENTORSHIP FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS: As a part of the Theatermakers program, you’ll study with professional working artists who are experts in their subject matter. Classes vary across the different focuses but include study in New Work, Voice, Choicework, Droznin Movement, Playwriting, Directing, and more. Plus, with so many people on campus for the O’Neill’s other summer programming, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and converse with artists from all disciplines and backgrounds.

- WEEKLY PERFORMANCES OF NEW WORK​: Original pieces come to life each week written, directed, and performed by your Theatermakers ensemble. Throughout the semester, you will create around different themes and in various styles such as musicals and radio plays. Your new work is presented to the campus community of artists, arts administrators, and faculty as well as the public.​

- PROFESSIONAL OBSERVERSHIPS​​: ​As a member of the Theatermakers ensemble, you’ll get firsthand insight into the new work development process as you observe the professional artists in rehearsals for the pieces that are a part of the O’Neill summer season.

- THEATER ATTENDANCE: While you’re on campus, you’ll see every piece of work that is being developed as a part of the National Puppetry Conference, National Playwrights Conference, and National Music Theater Conference. If the schedule allows, you may also take a trip to see a performance off campus.

PROGRAM FEE: $11,900 (Includes: Tuition, Housing, Three Meals Daily, Two Official Transcripts, Tickets to O'Neill Programming) *Scholarships are available

SUMMER 2027 APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Priority Application Deadline: March 1st, 2027 - Apply by this date to receive $500 off your program fee. 
Regular Application Deadline: April 5th, 2027 - Apply by this date for best consideration for admission and scholarship.