Teen Production

Theater Production for Ages 13-17

Providence Rhode Island

Rehearsal Schedule

Sunday & Mondays, 4:30-6:00pm

April 19 - June 15, 2026

No Rehearsal on May 10, May 24 & May 25

Tech Rehearsals

Monday June 22, 2:00-6:00pm

Tuesday June 23, 2:00-6:00pm

Wednesday June 25, 2:00-6:00pm

Dress Rehearsal

Thursday June 26, 4:00-9:00pm

Performances

Friday June 27, 7:00pm

Saturday June 28, 7:00pm

Sunday June 29, 4:00pm

Program Description

Our Winter Production provides an experience for teens to rehearse and perform in an Evening of One-Act Plays. Rehearsals occur in Providence on Sundays & Mondays, 4:30-6:00pm. The process begins with acting classes and games to build skills for teamwork. Students participate in auditions, learn skills for script analysis and character development, and rehearsing with an ensemble. For the last week, students participate in technical rehearsals, a dress rehearsal, and multiple performances.

Studio Playground provides a joyful and supportive environment for young actors to develop skills for perforamnce & collaboration. Students of all abilities and levels of experience are encouraged to join.

Our Winter Production is directed by Artistic Director Matthew Bretschneider. Stay tuned for an announcement about our venue and the titles of our one-acts play!

Rehearsals Include

• Voice, Movement, and Physical Acting

• Classes for Audition Techniques and Monologue Performance

• Opportunities to Participate in Events, Including Trips to Professional Theater Productions

Instruction

Matthew Bretschneider (he/him) is Artistic Director of Studio Playground and an Adjunct Professor at Boston University. He has performed with the Huntington Theatre Company, The Flea Theater, Theatre Row, The New Ohio, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Kitchen Theatre Company, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. Television Credits include Law & Order: SVU and The Path. Matthew received his MSW from Rhode Island College School of Social Work and received a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Matthew has taught physical theater for Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Trinity Repertory Company, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island, Salve Regina University, and Suffolk University.

Safety Guidlines

This policy is subject to change. Wearing a mask is optional for staff and students. Class size is limited. Staff keep daily attendance records for contact tracing, provide hand sanitizer, and encourage hand hygiene. Any student who has a fever or who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is advised not attend class.