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Traveling Players offers exceptional performance and acting programs for kids and teens that spark creativity, confidence, and growth. Our dynamic lessons, classes, and performances are thoughtfully designed to help young actors build essential theatrical skills while having fun. With small class sizes and a nurturing environment, every student receives the personalized guidance they need to thrive in theatre. Whether your child is just beginning their theatrical journey or already has experience, our acting programs will help them strengthen their skills and take their confidence ot the next level.

Acting Classes

Grades 1-12 | In our Studio – Tysons, VA

  • No Audition Required
  • Build and Refine Acting Skills
  • Expand Imagination and Friendships
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Performance Classes

Grades 3-12 | In our Studio – Tysons, VA

  • Improve Acting Skills
  • Perform in a Fully Staged Production
  • By Audition
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Private Acting Lessons

All Ages | In our Studio – Tysons, VA

  • One-on-one private acting lessons
  • Tailored to each student’s goals
  • Work directly with our Founder
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Wiley and the Hairy Man

11 Weeks

Plays

Coming Soon

Tysons Studio

Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Jan 2 - Mar 14

Wiley and the Hairy Man, is an Appalachian folktale about a young boy who must overcome his fear when he comes face to face with a terrifying swamp monster - and tries to outwit him.

Grades 3-6

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

11 Weeks

Plays

Coming Soon

Tysons Studio

Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00-3:30 pm Jan 2 - Mar 14

Adapted from Kate DiCamillo's novel of the same name, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, tells the touching toy story of Edward Tulane, a porcelain rabbit who gets lost at sea and embarks on a 20-year odyssey to find himself and return home.

Grades 6-8

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Stage Combat Workshop

1 day

Class Detail

$100

Tysons Studio

Sunday @ 1:00-5:30 Nov 15 - Nov 15

This workshop will focus on multiple skills with a variety of weapons, plus fight safety, tips for acting while fighting, and, of course, how to "die" gloriously on stage!

Grades 7-10

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Improv Workshop

1 day

Class Detail

$100

Tysons Studio

Sunday at 1:00-5:30 pm Nov 22 - Nov 22

Say "yes AND" to an afternoon of improv! This one day workshop will stretch your creativity and give you a taste of both short and long form improv.

Grades 7-10

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Merry Wives of Windsor

11 Weeks

Plays

Coming Soon

Tysons Studio

Saturdays & Sundays at 4:00-7:00 pm Jan 2 - Mar 14

“Write a play where that rogue Knight Falstaff gets to fall in love,” said Queen Elizabeth to Shakespeare. The Merry Wives of Windsor is the result.

Grades 9-12

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Technical Theatre

8 Weeks

Plays

Coming Soon

Tysons Studio

Saturdays & Sundays at 4:00-7:00 pm Jan 2 - Mar 14

Students step behind the curtain to work alongside professional designers, gaining hands-on experience in lighting, costumes, sound, and run crew as they bring a full production to life.

Grades 8-12

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Private Acting Lessons

Priced Per Hour

Acting Classes

$85/hr or $150/hr

Tysons Studio

Preparing for college auditions? Or maybe you simply want to strengthen your acting skills? In these one-on-one private acting lessons, instruction is tailored to each student’s goals.

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The Traveling Players Difference

  • Our programs are small by design, and big on impact
  • Small casts (no more than 13) ensure personalized coaching
  • Thoughtfully crafted curriculum supports students
of all levels
  • Focus on skill development, which builds confidence
  • Safe, supervised, and joyful environment.
  • 70% retention rate

Frequently Asked Questions

From picking an ensemble, to auditions, applying for financial aid, what to pack, and more, find answers to all your questions about summer camps and theatre programs at Traveling Players Ensemble. For more assistance, call us at (703) 987-1712 or email info@travelingplayers.org.

Traveling Players students are highly collaborative young artists. They strive to challenge themselves artistically on stage and are kind, inclusive friends off stage. They know that a cohesive and effective ensemble needs a mix of experiences and backgrounds – performers with different skill sets and growth opportunities — all of whom are eager to support and challenge each other to do their best work.

We accept actors into our auditioned programs who are a good fit for our ensembles and our community – and they tend to stick around!  Our retention rate is about 70%, and on average, they stick with us for 4 years.

Most of our students don’t stay in the arts – they have eclectic interests and are multi-talented.  (Although those who have stayed in the arts have received impressive success.)  Probably the most surprising discovery is that 20+ years on, this community remains in the heart of our students.

Traveling Players has two distinct reputations.

Called a top “25 summer school for the arts” by the National Endowment for the Arts, Traveling Players is known and nationally awarded for our artistic excellence.  Our curriculum is rigorous, and the Shakespeare Troupe in particular has been noted for offering artistic challenges “unlike any other pre-college theatre program in the country.”  You can read more about our awards and the excellent work of our students and alumni here.

However, if you asked a Traveling Players student, parent, or alum to describe us, they wouldn’t start by talking about the awards we’ve won, or the best show they were in or had seen from us.  They would talk about our community.

With a 70% retention rate, our community is vibrant, connected, and kind.  Our curriculum is intentionally designed to promote artistic collaboration.  We limit our ensembles to just 13 students to ensure that everyone receives individualized training and attention.  We select scripts that offer a wide range of roles and cast to maximize each student’s artistic growth.  We help foster friendships both in and across ensembles through theatre games, low ropes challenge courses, and structured fun.  The result is a community that remains thriving – and always welcoming.  You can read more about why parents choose Traveling Players here.

 

 

Traveling Players is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.  100% of your tuition supports your students’ experience.  As a nonprofit, we are mission-driven – designing our programs for access. We want every dedicated performer to be able to join us.  We charge parents only 70% of the true cost of a Traveling Players summer.  (Donations and grants cover the remainder.)

We also have the most generous artistic financial aid program in the area, with no annual or lifetime caps (read more about financial aid below).  Our approach ensures a vital ensemble that is diverse in every way.

 

Traveling Players Rehearsal Studio

The Traveling Players Rehearsal Studio is tucked into a quiet corner of Tysons Corner Center (on the 2nd level near Nordstrom), giving us a private, secure space that’s entirely our own, complete with dedicated bathrooms and water fountains for students and faculty.  It’s a convenient spot for families: you’re welcome to shop or grab a bite while your child is in class or camp.

Address:
Traveling Players Rehearsal Studio
Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Road
Tysons, VA 22102

Read more about our Studio here.

 

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