"There are very few life-changing organizations, but Traveling Players is one of them. The artistic growth I experienced at Traveling Players was tremendous, but the personal growth was even more valuable. Traveling Players pushed me to work harder than I ever have, and my instructors supported me every step of the way. I truly would not be the person I am today without Traveling Players."
-Marisa, Alum
"My ability to take on big projects, deal with time constraints, work in groups, take positions of leadership, and improvise new solutions under difficult circumstances are all part of what I learned at Traveling Players. They have allowed me to follow my passions in all directions--professional, artistic, charitable and personal--and they have made me a more flexible and resilient person."
- Sarah, Alum
“[Our daughter] has absolutely blossomed under the tutelage of your programs, and has become, quite literally, a new person. She is gaining confidence, not only as an actor, but as a person. And for that, you and the Traveling Players crew have our deepest thanks; for everything you do and offer!”
– Jeffrey, Parent
“Traveling Players is perfect for children who want to nurture their creativity, build confidence and make life long friends.”
– Rachel, Parent
“Each year that our daughter has attended a Traveling Players program (3 summers and 2 winters), I have been so impressed not only by the wonderful and professional nature of the programs, but by the genuine camaraderie developed between the cast and the directors. No other program or experience has been more challenging or meaningful for my daughter.”
– Lisa, Parent
“My son has been an individual in search of an artistic and intellectual home, and a young person in search of a community of peers and friends. He has found all of these things at Traveling Players.”
–Alison, Parent
"The ensemble model is superb. The kids collaborate, bond, support each other, develop a sense of responsibility and commitment to the ensemble, and have inside jokes and war stories. Acting in front of live audiences builds confidence and resilience and we’re getting to watch her skills grow and evolve with each performance.
And, the classic material (Shakespeare, Molière) is giving them a sophisticated literary education on top of all the fun!"
– Parent
“As a career educator… the ability of Traveling Players to nurture each child, while at the same time developing the skills of an ensemble, is truly remarkable.”
– Beth, Parent
“I'm not sure what kind of magic you worked, but [my son] left more excited and jazzed about something than we've seen him be in years! He said tonight was incredibly fun, and it awoke a new passion in him for acting! Thank you for being such an inspiration to him. It was great to see that sparkle in his eye!”
– Jody, Parent
“The directors have an uncanny knack for knowing exactly what roles the students need for their growth and success.”
– Erika, Parent
"Traveling Players delivers what bright, talented children need: challenge, discipline, new experiences, consistency, adults who are a step ahead of them and watching their backs, staying with them long enough to know who they are and encouraging them to become who they want to be - with concrete, just within reach opportunities."
— Parent
"As someone who has worked with countless high school and college-age performers, I was astounded by the work ethic, intense ensemble cooperation, high-level analytic skills, and focused talent I met in Traveling Players’ student performers. They were fearless individually and supportive collectively, a testament to the fact that many participants return year after year to continue to hone their craft and deepen their commitment to one another."
- Outside Evaluator
“My growth as an actor was immediately evident when I returned to school. Several of my fellow student-actors approached me in amazement over my newfound acting abilities. When they asked me how I had improved so much, I realized that I was experiencing the result of a second summer spent with Traveling Players.”
– Zach, Alum
“The actors really do work cooperatively and not competitively. My daughter always spoke highly of the other actors and never felt that she was in competition with them.”
–Susan, Parent
"300 people auditioned. 22 people were cast. My son, who was a Traveling Players student for many years, will make his Muhlenberg Mainstage debut this November in the Greek tragedy Agamemnon. He is one of only a very few freshmen to be cast in any of the school’s Mainstage productions."
“Traveling Players was the most interesting line on my resume that every college interviewer asked me about. “Traveling Shakespeare troupe” immediately caught their attention.”
- Cassie, Alum
“The combination of skills and imagination comes through and puts her in a different class when it comes to acting. She sees things that most other young actresses don’t see, and she demands a lot from herself and her co-actors because of the level of professionalism that she experienced with you. But most of all, she loves theater because you made theater fun, optimistic, friendly, and exciting.”
- John, Parent
Traveling Players Studio
Tysons Corner Center – D1L
1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22102
P.O. Box 1315
Great Falls, VA 22066
