Current Grades 2-5
Tysons Studio
Perfect for performers with a bit of experience, this improvisation and acting class gives budding actors the chance to take the stage! By playing fun-filled improvisational theatre games, we will tap into the creative juices of each student while teaching basic acting skills: clarity of thought and action, mental agility, spontaneity, actively listening and responding, and creative problem solving. And the best part is, you’re only doing it right if you’re having fun!
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.
Our kids have taken classes year-round. We have not found a better acting program. Our kids have built lasting friendships.
For over 20 years we’ve been creating great theatre in the great outdoors with teens and pre-teens. Our team will happily walk you through any one of our carefully crafted programs.
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 faculty are a mix of professional educators, theatre artists and aspiring educators and theatre artists.
Each ensemble and technical theatre shop is led by an experienced educator-director, who carefully mentors our students through the creative process from rehearsals to the final performance. They excel at supporting and challenging each student, crafting a summer of discoveries and growth.
Our residential advisors, assistant directors, and technical artisans are a mix of professional educators, theatre artists, and college students who have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree, generally in theatre or education.
Classes: Most of our classes culminate in a Showcase on the final day of the session, right in the Studio. Family, friends, and fans are welcome!
Improv D&D and some of our advanced high school classes are more process-based. They are great for building skills, but they aren’t as much fun for audience members to watch. We will always note in the program details whether there will be a final performance, and you are always welcome to email us with any questions at outreach@travelingplayers.org.
School-Year Plays: Our school-year plays perform multiple times via a performance tour!
Over the course of two weekends, we pack all of our costumes, props, sets, actors, and technicians into one of our purple buses to travel around the DC Metro area. Each play is performed four times at various venues, including, but not limited to, professional stages, community centers, schools, children’s hospitals, and retirement homes. The final performance is always open to the public.
Our school-year curriculum introduces young actors to a wide range of age-appropriate playwrights and styles, with an emphasis on contemporary theatre and plays based on great literature.
We pride ourselves on selecting scripts that honor our students’ imaginations, intelligence, and artistic capabilities.
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.
