This production offers teen performers the opportunity to deepen their acting craft through focused scene work and character exploration. Students will examine their characters’ objectives (what they want) and tactics (how they try to achieve it). They will explore the given circumstances that shape each moment, develop relationships, and build an understanding of the world of the play.

With more room for sustained character work than a large musical’s rehearsal process typically allows, actors will practice close reading, listening, responding, and making specific, grounded choices. The emphasis will be on bringing truthful, nuanced characters to life within a collaborative ensemble.

Performers should come prepared to rehearsals, take creative risks, and apply feedback as their work develops. The artistic team and dramaturg (a theatre professional who supports historical and cultural understanding) will help students connect their acting choices to the play’s historical context.