Theater Arts
Act, dance, and build foundational skills in dramatic and musical theater at Cornish this summer! Mornings begin with building core acting skills, a foundational element in all aspects of theatrical development. Afternoon electives explore costume design, combat and dance, or opportunity to explore other electives in Music, Theater, and Film.
Summer@Cornish Theater program is designed to give young talent the experiences in acting and scene production with a taste of what it takes to create a full production.
Leadership Speaking Through Acting
In this age of digital communication, many of us find it challenging to communicate effectively when speaking to others, especially from a leadership position. This workshop is designed to help you develop confidence and clarity as an oral communicator, whether speaking to one person or to a large group.Learn strategies to:prepare your voice and
Live Sound Engineering
Learn the fundamentals for live sound engineering to create a finished product for an artist's live audio performance needs. You will learn the principles and technical aspects of the world of sound recording by diving deep into PA setup, mixing consoles, dynamic, spectral and modulating effects.
Clown Study Intensive
Students in this course will explore personal clown in terms of physical gesture, expressivity, and the presentational aspects of this theatrical form. By investigating the basics of the personal clown, which consists of literally walking into character, using your own physical idiosyncrasies as the underpinning of your clown character. We
Theatrical Swordplay
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Theatrical Swordplay! Immerse yourself in the "Swashbuckling" style, reminiscent of Hollywood's golden age. Master the basics and concepts of Single Sword techniques as you bring the excitement of the silver screen to life. Unleash your inner hero or villain in this action-packed class!
Leadership through Directing and Performance
In this leadership style course, students of all abilities will gain skills through the art of directing and performing. By stepping into the roles of both director and actor, students will learn the skills of effective leadership: organization, communication, and confidence. Students will engage in various acting and directing exercises,
Acting for Stage & Screen
This course will dive into the actor’s “instrument” - their body and voice - and the habits of healthy performance; establishing skills, concepts, terminology, and goals from which subsequent training can spring. Students will learn about their instrument as a complex and unified system, the mechanics of the body, and the steps
”This process made me want to pursue a Theatre degree at Cornish.”
Teaching Artists
Sheila Daniels
Rich Gray
Carl Bronsdon
Kate Myre
Geof Alm
Beverly Poole
Daniel Goody
Ian Bond
Nicole Beerman
Chelsea Cook
David Taylor Gomes
Kate Jaeger
David Taft
Sophia Franzella
Diana Trotter
Claire Marx
Rico Lastrapes
Cornish is committed to making our courses available for anyone who demonstrates financial need and interest through discounts and financial assistance. Seniors 55+ receive a 15% discount with proof of age. Students of any age or military may request financial assistance. For senior, military, or student financial aid, please fill out the form prior to registration.
