Traveling Players Ensemble in Washington, DC

Called "1 of 25 Summer Schools for the Arts" by the National Endowment for the Arts, Traveling Players Ensemble is an educational theatre company dedicated to training through classes, performances, and summer camps & conservatories.

Our programs are small by design. Each cast or class is limited to 13-14 actors and 2-3 tech students, ensuring everyone receives exceptional, individualized training.  The result?  Real transformation, a tight & supportive ensemble, and a 70% retention rate. Each cast only has 13-14 actors and 2-3 tech students, ensuring everyone receives exceptional, individualized training.  The result?  Real transformation, a tight & supportive ensemble, and a 70% retention rate.

Our students don’t just shine on stage, however.  They shine off stage – with remarkable growth in independence, confidence, and close friendships that truly last – throughout middle and high school, and into college. Our holistic acting programs simultaneously ground kids in a connected community while expanding their understanding of the world.  That’s the Traveling Players difference.  A kind, vibrant, joyful community where young artists are happy, can be themselves, and find “their people.” 

“Patrick has gained incredible self-confidence, treasured friendships, and outstanding acting skills in his 4 years (and running) at Traveling Players. It’s a wonderfully supportive positive experience. The directors have an uncanny knack for knowing exactly what roles the students need for their growth and success.” – Erika, Patrick’s mother

How to Train with Us!

• Residential Summer Programs 
  • In residence at Christchurch Boarding School in Virginia's Northern Neck. 
  • By Auditon – Virtual Auditon Options available to students outside of the DC area. 
  • Sleepaway Camps for grades 4-12
    • Perform a professionally directed and designed play – Shakespeare, Greek Myths, Improv, and Slapstick Comedies! Plus Stage Crew options for high schoolers! 
  • Advanced Shakespeare Conservatory for grades 9-12
    • Perform Shakespeare on professional stages all over Virginia! 
    • The NEA identified Shakespeare Troupe as "offering challenges unlike any other pre-college theatre program in the nation." 
       
• School-Year Classes & Performances 
  •  Held at our Studio in Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, VA 
  • Classes for grades 2-12
    • Build skills through weekly scene study and improv classes 
    • No Auditon Required 
  • Plays for grades 4-12
    • Perform a professionally directed & designed play!
    • Stage Crew options for grades 8-12 too! 
    • By Audition