TYA Teaching Young Actors
Teaching Young Actors - Winter/Spring 2013
TYA Logo TYA is Drama Learning Center’s Teen Professional Company. Available by audition only, the TYA class allows students to work in a professional theatre environment as they learn about all aspects of theatrical work. Junior Company is an opportunity for upper-level students with TYA aspirations to further develop skills in audition preparation, harmony singing, character development, and more. Junior Company class will culminate with showcase performances.

Senior Company (Grades 8-12, Alums)
"Songs for a New World"

Junior Company (Grades 6-10)*
"Song & Scene Showcase"

Additional Spring Junior Company workshop by invitation only.

T.Y.A. Senior Company
"Songs for a New World"

Grades: 8-12 & TYA Alums
Class Times: Saturdays 2:00 - 5:00 pm
with select additional days based on cast availability.
Class Dates: Mar 9 - Jun 8 (No class Mar 30 or Apr 6)
Dress Rehearsals: Jun 10-13 
Shows: Jun 14-23
Tuition: $565 payment-in-full (discounted) by Mar 9 or
$300 deposit by Mar 9 and $285 balance by May 1

Enrollment:
Student & Grade:
Contact & Phone:
List significant medical
or behavioral issues
(or write "None"):
List medications your
child is currently taking:
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I have read and understand
DLC's Policies:

T.Y.A. Junior Company
"Song & Scene Showcase"

Grades: 6-10
Class Times: Sundays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Class Dates: Feb 24 - Apr 28 (No class Mar 31)
Dress Rehearsals: Apr 29-30
Showcase: May 1
Tuition: $250

Student & Grade:
Contact & Phone:
List significant medical
or behavioral issues
(or write "None"):
List medications your
child is currently taking:
Emergency Phone(s):
I have read and understand
DLC's Policies:

To Audition

  1. Call 410-997-9352 to set up an audition time.

  2. Prepare a song of your choice (sheet music required) and a 2-minute monologue.

  3. Fill out TYA Audition Form (below), list all conflicts for the rehearsal period—include weekday conflicts, read and sign the TYA Expectations Form (below). You will not be able to audition without completed paperwork.

  4. Bring the forms to your audition along with a recent picture.

  5. Break a leg!

Students who are age eligible for both companies will be considered for both
and placed accordingly at the discretion of the directors.

Click below for more information and audition requirements.

TYA Audition Form
TYA Expectations Form
TYA Audition Tips

TYA SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The TYA Scholars Program is a college preparatory program for students interested in pursuing a collegiate and professional career in theatre. TYA directors will offer up to two students per grade level the opportunity to participate in the TYA Scholars Program, which will be a full school year commitment to both TYA shows and have the following additional objectives per grade level:

Freshman Year  Continue repertoire development.
Sophomore Year  Hone audition technique.
Junior Year  Establish target colleges and audition material, produce a DVD reel of audition material, and apply to Musical Theatre Summer Intensives.
Senior Year  Finalize applications and auditions, make final decision, and establish an action plan.

Tuition is $450 per season and includes tuition to both TYA sessions and select private coaching with TYA directors. Interested candidates should email a letter of interest to Stephanie@dramalearningcenter.com.

TYA Alums have studied, or are currently studying, at such prestigious programs as: NYU Tisch, Marymount Manhattan, University of Maryland, Elon, James Madison University, Indiana University, Wagner College and others.

Please read our Policies prior to enrollment.
Schedules subject to change due to the nature of theatrical bookings.

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