Studio Intensive is a year-long advanced training program for young actors ages 10-19, offering an in-depth study of theater. This unique and enjoyable opportunity stretches the mind, body, voice, and imagination. The curriculum intentionally challenges and supports students at all levels, encouraging personal and artistic growth.
Each Saturday from 9am to 1pm, students participate in performing arts classes taught by industry professionals. The curriculum, which includes acting, speech, and movement, changes quarterly and annually to keep the experience fresh and aligned with student development. Classes are limited to 12 students per group to ensure high-quality, personalized instruction.
Tuition for 2024-25 Studio Intensive is $450 per session, or $1350 for the full year. Students can register for individual sessions or for the full year, and tuition can be paid up front in full or on a payment plan. Please note that there is a non-refundable $50 fee with all registrations and no refunds available after the second class of a session.
Our expectation is that students miss no more than one class each session. Absences not only impact the learning of the individual student, but also their classmates as theater is an ensemble based craft. Should absences be unavoidable, please contact Education Director Kaysy Ostrom.
Returning Studio Intensive and YAPI students do not need to audition.
There are up to 36 available spots. Current students may choose to return to the program, which means that the total number of available spots varies from year to year. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Acceptance into this program is by audition only. Auditions Studio Intensive for the 24-25 school year are OPEN NOW and are on Saturday, September 7th and Saturday, September 14th. We’d love to see you there!
Each auditioner will need to sign up for a 10-minute time slot. We ask that students prepare either two contrasting one-minute monologues or a one-minute monologue and one-minute and song not exceeding two minutes. If preparing a song, the student should plan to sing a cappella or bring their own instrumental track on a personal device like a cellphone as there will not be an accompanist. After presenting, students will also be asked to answer a few interview questions to gauge their interest and dedication to the program. Sign up for your audition slot here. Any students accepted this Studio Intensive will not need to audition again to continue in the program pending student performance, attendance, and homework completion throughout the session.
While in-person auditions are preferred, if you are not available for either audition dates, or if the slots fill up before you have a chance to sign up, please reach out to the Education Director about submitting a video audition.
Contact Education Director Kaysy Ostrom at [email protected] or (425) 820-1800 ext 108 with any additional questions. And remember to sign up for your audition slot here!
Students rotate between three performing arts classes each Saturday. We usually do one acting focused class, one movement focused class, and one “wild card” class which could be related to film, music, improv, or any other performing arts subject. Each quarter, we shift the classes based on instructor expertise and student interest. The rotating schedule provides variety of content for returning students. Additional specialty curriculum may be offered as one day workshops throughout the year. Each group will work on different curriculum in each content area.
The schedule looks something like this:
9:00-9:05 – Check in and Announcements
9:05am – 10am – Class One
10am – 10:05am – Passing Period
10:05am – 11am – Class Two
11am-11:05am – Passing Period
11:05am-12pm – Class Three
Our instructors are incredibly experienced and professional in their craft. Our teachers are also currently working as local actors, directors, teachers, musicians, and more.
Our core teachers are:
VJ Orduña – Acting Teacher
Helen Roundhill – Movement Teacher
Kim Douthit – “Wild Card” Teacher
However, we also have other teachers in rotate in based on teacher schedules and to offer specialized workshops. Please visit our faculty page to learn more about our teaching team.
Intensive meets on Saturday mornings and runs from 9am – 12pm.
Here are the 2024-2025 Intensive dates.
Fall: September 21st – November 23rd
Winter: January 11th – March 22nd (no class on 2/15)
Spring: April 5th – June 15th (no class on 4/12, 5/24)
“Not only did the Studio East Intensive refine my son’s skills as a performing artist, it gave him more confidence in all other areas of his life. The quality of instruction was superb.”
“The exposure to so many of the varied fundamentals of acting is great."
“I liked the instructors, and having fun with friends, and feeling like you were really learning skills you could use on stage and in auditions.”
“My child has learned so much over the year of Intensive and their skills have improved quite noticeably.”
“Your instructors are consistently impressive in terms of both performance ability and teaching skill.”
