Imagination Stage
Training & Performance
As students mature and gain greater facility in their craft, Imagination Stage takes them from technique to production. Conservatories and other intensive courses offer advanced training for upper middle and high school students that culminates in a final performance. Ensembles provide high-quality performance opportunities in the Christopher and Dana Reeve Studio Theatre or The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre.
Performance Ensembles
Ensembles jump straight into the rehearsal process with a focus on performance and production.
Key Details
- Programs span one or two semesters in length and meet two to three times a week for rehearsals.
- Previous acting/musical theatre course work and/or summer production experience is recommended.
- For more information, please contact Nikki Kaplan, conservatories and ensembles liaison.
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES
IStage Performance Ensemble
IStage Performance Ensemble gives teen performers with intermediate to advanced level performance skills the opportunity to apply their technique toward a performance. Plays and musicals are staged in Imagination Stage’s Lerner Family Theatre and are supported with professional costumes, lights, scenery, and props.
Auditions for the Fall 2025 production will be held on September 2 and 3, 2025.
Click below for program information and audition sign ups!
Speak Out On Stage Ensemble
Actors work with artistic staff members to create their own original play or musical! This is your chance to “speak out” about what’s important to you.
Auditions for the 2025/2026 ensembles will be held on September 2 and 3, 2025.
Click below for program information and audition sign ups!
IStage Dance Theatre
An intensive, performance-based ensemble for dancers who demonstrate a strong foundation in dance
technique. The ensemble culminates in a two night dance performance in the spring semester, showcasing student and teacher choreography.
Auditions for the 2025/2026 ensemble will be held August 6, 12, and 28.
Teen Improv Troupe
The Troupe provides the opportunity for training as well as performance opportunities in short- and long-form improvisation. Recommended for intermediate to advanced students.
No audition necessary!
Registration opens on July 19.
Advanced Training Programs
Intensive, Pre-professional Training In Acting, Musical Theatre, And Dance.
Key Details
- Students are selected through an audition process.
- Previous area-specific coursework and/or summer production experience is recommended.
- Due to the intensive and ensemble nature of the programs, actors must have consistent and dependable attendance, and participate with focus and dedication.
ADVANCED TRAINING
Acting Conservatory
The Acting Conservatory is an intensive, two semester acting technique training opportunity for students entering grades 7-12. Students build skills in the areas of character development, script analysis, physicality and vocal skills, and scene work, culminating in a final Showcase performed in the Reeve Studio Theatre.
Now accepting audition video submissions.
Pre-screen deadline: July 31
Final Deadline: August 25
Musical Theatre Conservatory
The Musical Theatre Conservatory is an intensive, two semester training opportunity for students entering grades 7-12. Students participate in advanced level classroom work in acting and singing technique (character building, lyric/text analysis, physicality/movement, and scene work), culminating in a final Showcase performed in the Reeve Studio Theatre.
Now accepting audition video submissions.
Pre-screen deadline: July 31
Final Deadline: August 25
Dance Academy
Intro to Technique and Choreography
This program focuses on essential dance technique and skills such as flexibility, strength, and improvisation. Students study styles such as ballet, jazz and modern technique, as well as focus on improving overall strength and flexibility. This program is a two semester commitment Prior dance experience is preferred, but dancers of all levels are welcomed.
No audition necessary!
Registration opens on July 19.
Pegasus
Pegasus Ensemble is a two-year conservatory program designed solely for students with disabilities, providing one year of acting training to develop performance and ensemble skills, along with a devising process, and a second year to perform in a fully realized production.
Auditions now open for the 2025-2027 class! Click below for program and audition information.
