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.
D&D Improv
Current Grades 6-12
Virtual Class - Join from Anywhere
A New Kind of Ensemble: the Adventuring Improv Party!
Harness the popular role-playing game D&D to form a new kind of ensemble: the Adventuring Improv Party! Instead of retelling an already-existing story, we customize each adventure for maximum creativity and theatrical challenge! Actors will create bold characters, overcome obstacles, and make strategic and innovative choices on the spot as they use long-form improvisation as a storytelling tool. Each improv acting class will feed into the next, in an ongoing original story that encourages actors to work together both as characters and as collaborators designing an expansive story — their own epic adventure!
During this session, we will not be meeting on May 10 & May 24.
What Families Are Saying
Lisa, Parent
Traveling Players is perfect for children who want to nurture their creativity, build confidence and make life long friends.
Rachel, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Do you use the current grade or the rising grade?
We use your CURRENT grade.
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
- For Sleepaway Camps & Shakespeare Troupe: Register to audition/interview for the program that your child would like to attend. Please submit the following materials before your audition/interview.
The student writes a letter to Artistic Director Jeanne Harrison explaining why they want to be a member of Traveling Players’ summer programs or classes and what special qualities they would bring to the ensemble.
The student asks a teacher or coach who knows them well to fill out a recommendation form:
Recommendation for Financial Aid – Summer
Recommendation for Financial Aid – Classes
Parents complete the Financial Aid Application Form and provide a copy of their most recent federal tax return to verify eligibility for financial aid.
Please block out your social security numbers; we don’t need those. Snail mail is the safest. Send application and tax forms to: Traveling Players, P.O. Box 1315, Great Falls, VA 22066
ONLY Email through an encrypted email service, such as Encyro, https://www.encyro.com/. Send application and tax forms to development@travelingplayers.org. - If you are accepted into our programs, then your application for financial aid will be considered.
Please contact outreach@travelingplayers.org or 703-987-1712 if you need audition fees waived. - For Day Camps: Begin the process above. If your desired camp is about to fill, please call or email, and we can discuss holding a spot for you until the financial aid application is complete.
Financial Aid is considered on a rolling basis. This means we will be awarding summer aid as early as December. Please apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving the funding you need.
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