GMT Theatre Education 

A mission of Garry Marshall Theatre Education is to provide a brave space for emerging theatre artists through hands-on learning, supportive instruction, and a focus on exploratory collaboration through process-based creation. Our inclusive learning environment promotes professionalism, life skills, confidence, respect, and appreciation for the creative process and its impact.

GMT Theatre Education is thrilled to be offering five unique training programs for ages ranging from 8 to17. These opportunities are led by teaching artists and working professionals in the entertainment industry and the creative education community.

GMT Theatre Education is supported in part by the Yeardley Smith Foundation & Nancy and Steve Carell.

TEEN TECH: Foam Costume Craft

4 SESSION PROGRAM

Enroll early for discounted pricing!

Ages 12-17 (limited space)

  • 9am-12:30pm 

  • Sat, Sep 7, 14, 21, & 28

  • $385 ($300.00 + $85 supply fee)

  • Early enrollment (thru AUG 15) fee [4 sessions] : $335 ($250 + $85 supply fee) 

  • Early enrollment (thru AUG 15) “BUNDLE” fee [8 sessions] : Foam Costume Craft & Halloween Props: $620 ($450 + $170 supply fee)

It’s that time of year! Well… for theatre technicians it is always that time of year - the time to create a costume or costume accessory. This September, our Teen Tech program dives into making a standout costume/cosplay piece using specialty foam. This program invites ages 12-17 to learn the craft of designing and constructing an original custom accessory (armor, headpiece, jewelry, shoe/boot covers, pauldrons, helmet, mask, crown, etc.) 

Teen Tech: Costume Craft is a hands-on 4-session program focused on the creation of a costume accessory from inception to completion. We will be using craft techniques utilized in the professional world of stage, film, and television. 

Participants will design, pattern, assemble, and fabricate their own unique accessory using non-traditional materials including EVA foam and thermoplastics. 

Participants will learn from Costume Design professionals who will guide the creative process through step-by-step instruction and hands-on demonstration utilizing the tools and materials of the trade.

TEEN TECH: Halloween Props

4 SESSION PROGRAM

Enroll early for discounted pricing!

Ages 12-17 (limited space)

  • 9am-12:30pm 

  • Sat, Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26

  • $385 ($300.00 + $85 supply fee)

  • Early enrollment (thru SEPT 15) fee [4 sessions] : $335 ($250 + $85 supply fee) 

  • Early enrollment (thru AUG 15) “BUNDLE” fee [8 sessions]: EVA Foam Costume Crafts & Halloween Props: $620 ($450 + $170 supply fee)

Prop making is some of the most creative work in technical theatre. This October, our Teen Tech program explores the skill set of making: hand props, light-up props, consumable props, and scenic props. 

Teen Tech: Halloween Props is just in time for Halloween. This spooky edition of prop making is hands-on (pun intended), and full of individual creativity. Each of the four sessions will be focused on the techniques used to craft props for use on stage, and in film & television.

Participants will design and build a series of Halloween themed props including: Shakespearean daggers and fake blood, light-up lanterns, scenic pieces found in a murky outdoor setting, and edible props that are safe to consume, but to an audience look frightening - all through tricks of the trade.

PHYSICAL COMEDY: Stage & Screen 

5 SESSION PROGRAM

Enroll early for discounted pricing!

Ages 8-12

  • 9am-12:30pm 

  • Sat, Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, & 19

  • $375

  • Early enrollment (thru AUG 15) fee [5 sessions]:  $300

Lucille Ball was known for arriving at the studio before anyone to work on her physical comedy bits for her television show “I Love Lucy.” It’s one of the reasons she was a master at her craft. Comedy is all about precision, timing, and clear choices. Understanding comedy in performance is a skill that is vital to the stage and screen performer. And it takes years to be considered a pro. With sessions designed to tickle the funny bone, GMT is enlisting the talents of some very funny professionals to teach the art of making people laugh through gesture, expression, and movement. 

Participants will be immersed in physical comedy techniques including: clowning, comedic choreography, mime, slapstick, physical theatre for storytelling, farce, and on-camera comedy performance. 

Sessions will included the fundamentals of comedic timing, slapstick humor, and the power of exaggeration. Instruction will guide budding physical comedians through exploration of trips & slips, spit-takes, character walks, prop comedy, making faces, comic skits, bold entrances, costume comedy and sight gags. What can we say… this is going to be FUN!

MUSICAL THEATRE: Next Level Teens

3 DAY MASTERY COURSE, with optional bonus day ProPackage

Enroll early for discounted pricing!

Ages 13-17 (limited space)

  • Sat, Nov 16 10am-4pm, Sun, Nov 17 10am-3pm, & Sat, Nov 23 from 10am-4pm

  • $325

  • Early enrollment (thru SEPT 15) fee [3 DAY MASTERY COURSE]: $245 

  • ProPackage Bonus Day “add on” - Sun, Nov 24 10am-3pm and scheduled headshot appointments throughout the day.

  • $520 total for 3 day Master Course + ProPackage

  • Early enrollment + ProPackage (thru SEPT 15) fee: $445 

Some of the Broadway names in musical theatre who have graced the Garry Marshall Theatre stage include: Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), Rory O’Malley (Book of Mormon [Tony nominee], Hamilton), Jackie Seiden (Hairspray), Anna Aimee White (Grease!), Grace Yoo (Hadestown), Kamilah Marshall (Rent, Hairspray), Terron Brooks (Disney’s The Lion King), Eric Anderson (Moulin Rouge!, Waitress, The Great Gatsby), Jessica Rush (Jersey Boys, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical), James Snyder (Cry Baby), Heather Lindell (La Cage aux Folles), Jully Lee (KPOP), Paul Vogt (Chicago, Hairspray), Fred Applegate (The Producers, The Last Ship), Sabrina Sloane (Catch Me If You Can), Joey McIntyre (Wicked), Tony Danza (Honeymoon in Vegas), Mark Ballas (Jersey Boys), Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show [Tony winner], and Billy Porter (Kinky Boots [Tony winner]).  

Musical Theatre: Next Level Teens is designed to prepare teens with a passion for musical theatre to gain an edge in collegiate and professional performance opportunities. We will refine elements of solo vocal performance, harmonizing, acting a song, character connection, clear choice making, gestures/body language in storytelling, and audition pro tips. 

Participants will work with GMT’s Producing Artistic Director Joseph Leo Bwarie (Jersey Boys), LA vocal coach Rachael Lawrence and special guest coaches. 

The bonus ProPackage additional 4th day of the program will focus on resumes, audition logistics, audition coaching, guest casting director Q&A, and the musical theatre self-tape. The one-on-one appointments include a mini headshot session with coaching by photographer and prep-team, makeup/grooming touch-up by industry makeup artist, in advance wardrobe consultation from industry pro.

Limited Spaces Available. Tuition Assistance available.

For questions or more information, email Jessica at jessica@garrymarshalltheatre.org