ArtsEd Program Overview

As students grow and seek engaging arts experiences beyond our two-week Workshop Sessions, we work to provide a greater continuity of learning. For students who are interested in education and how Summer Arts Workshop runs, our ArtsEd program takes theater and practice into more challenging modes where we offer a window into how the arts can be used to support healthy social and emotional growth in children. 

The ArtsEd program includes time spent each day with workshop students, and time spent each week discussing pedagogy with head teachers and program directors. 

To ensure a rewarding learning experience, ArtsEd has a limited enrollment. Applicants will be selected based on a desire to learn more about our unique education program, and an ability to focus on both the staff’s directives and their young students' needs. 

Those interested in applying are asked to write a short personal essay describing an educational experience that in some way contributed to their desire to teach the arts. Length is not important; we ask that your student focus on expressing their desire and personal connection in concrete terms. Please fill out the application and submit your student’s essay here. All applications will need to be submitted by May 15th. This year, we will be implementing rolling acceptance; once we've received your essay we will follow up with registration information. Many ArtsEd students go on to become assistant teachers in our Summer Arts Workshop!

If your student is interested in doing ArtsEd for a second time, they will not need to submit an essay.

Please email us at info@theaterintheopen.org with any questions!

Age Range: 13-16
Duration: 4 Weeks
Daily Schedule: 9 am – 2 pm
Cost: $610
Dates: July 1st- July 26 *We will be meeting July 4th and 5th