WaterTower Theatre is proud to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities for students of all ages. Please select from the following programs to learn more about educational opportunities from WaterTower Theatre.

WaterTower Theatre's two week, fun-filled Summer Conservatory will introduce your 6-18 year-olds to others who share their love of acting, singing and dancing!  It's a wonderful experience for children and teens!

This year's Camp is June 17-28.

The Camp will include students working on a production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. 

 At the Summer Performing Arts Conservatory, go beyond the traditional idea of a summer camp with a unique, non-competitive, nurturing program that caters to students who want to immerse themselves in all aspects of theatre arts.

Our classes, taught by highly skilled professionals, offer an intimate classroom setting - guaranteeing that each student receives the individual attention necessary to learn theatre skills as well as life skills - confidence, self-esteem and a love of creativity.

Classes for younger participants include acting, audition technique, dance, voice, and art.

Older children will explore techniques in scene study, playwriting, Shakespeare, improvisation, stage make-up, musical theatre, dance, costume design, voice, audition technique, and film.

Each session culminates in a production for family and friends highlighting skills and techniques acquired during classes.

Scholarships and payment plans available.

For more information, please contact Janeth Farnsworth at 972.450.6228.

• Scholarship Application
• Enrollment Form

PROFESSIONAL SUMMER PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP

WaterTower Theatre, the professional theatre of Addison, Texas, seeks one intern in the emphasis of Stage Carpentry. WTT’s internship program offers intense, hands-on educational opportunities for current college students and early career professionals. While interns are assigned specific departments and mentors, they are also expected to work outside their chosen area of expertise. A well-rounded experience and networking opportunities, along with seminars by the WTT staff, supplement the modest summer season stipends listed below.

Stage Carpentry           
June 17-September 8, 2013 (12 weeks); $350 stipend

Commitments are full time and the daily schedule will vary throughout the summer. WTT does not offer performing internships.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have prior theatre experience (school counts) and provide your own housing and transportation. Please email your resume with contact information for three references and a statement explaining your qualifications and interest in your chosen internship emphasis to: Luisa Torres, Production Manager, LTorres@watertowertheatre.org.

WTT Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin leads classes in the Meisner Technique for area actors. The Meisner Technique provides a step-by-step technical approach to the problems the actor faces in presenting the subtleties and delicate complexities of human emotional relationships and situations inherent in a playwright's text. The 12-week program meets once per week. Martin trained under both Sanford Meisner and Meisner protégé Fred Kareman before relocating to Dallas.

 For more information call Janeth Farnsworth at 972.450.6228.

Student matinees are offered most seasons if there is a production that will be of interest to and suitable for middle or high school students.  Most student matinee performances include a post-show discussion with the cast.  Student Matinees are being offered for The Grapes of Wrath on April 10 and 23, 2013.

For information on our student matinee program, call Janeth Farnsworth at 972-450-6228. 

Those serving in the U.S. military, police, and firemen are invited to purchase discounted tickets at 50% off the regular ticket prices for each production in our season. A form of military or civil service ID must be presented at the time of purchase. One military or civil service ID is valid for up to two tickets. This discount is offered by phone or in person for every performance and is subject to availability.

WaterTower Theatre is dedicated to keeping the art of live theatre accessible to all members of the community, and offers a "Pay-What-You-Can" performance for each main stage production.

For these performances, seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations are not available. Box Office will open one hour prior to showtime. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!

The Mystery of Irma Vep: Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 7:30pm
Putting It Together: Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 7:30pm
The Grapes of Wrath: Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 7:30pm
Black Tie: Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 7:30pm
Xanadu: Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 7:30pm

For more information on these productions, click here.

Many students at the high school and college levels are required to see outside performances as a part of their curriculum. While it is not always possible for teachers to put together student groups, rush tickets are an affordable way for students to fulfill this requirement. Fifteen minutes prior to curtain, the best available seats are made available to students with a valid ID for only $12 each.

• IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Study Guide
• THE GRAPES OF WRATH Study Guide
• PUTTING IT TOGETHER Study Guide

WaterTower Theatre offers innovative After-School Drama Programs as an important part of its educational programming. The programs offer a unique way for students to be introduced to theatre and learn important life skills. Programs can be tailored to meet the needs of a specific school and age range. After-school programs generally consist of ten 1 to 1 1/2 hour classes that meet once a week at the end of the school day on the participating school campus. WaterTower currently offers the program at Anne Frank Elementary School. For more information or to find out about scheduling a program at your school, please contact Janeth Farnsworth at 972.450.6228.