Summer Studios 2026 includes non-audition, single and multi-week options for grades 2 and up, and an audition-only Performance Lab for teens (grades 8 to pre-college). In our non-audition programs, young artists develop their skills with a wide range of exercises and create original performances with their classmates. Performance Lab is a conservatory-style program, where students train with industry professionals while rehearsing for a final showcase of songs from a beloved musical.
Need-based scholarships are available for all programs. To learn more about registration policies, discounts, and scholarships, CLICK HERE.
We're happy to answer any questions about our summer offerings! Please reach out to us at ArtsDiscovery@peopleslight.org or 610.647.1900 ext 187.
GRADES 2-4: June 29-July 2
GRADES 5-8: August 3-7
GRADES 8 TO PRE-COLLEGE: July 6-10
These immersive 1-week samplers give students of all experience levels a boost, exploring a broad range of skills. Each day focuses on a different aspect of theatre-making and performance, led by professional theatre artists. Students may sign up for their age group's Toolkit in combination with one of our longer sessions — there will not be schedule conflicts or significant content overlap.
All sessions meet 9am-4pm daily. Extended Day drop-off/pickup options will be available.
July 6 – 19 (2 weeks)
Monday–Friday, 9am-4pm*
Inspiration is everywhere! Students observe the world around them to collect stories and build characters, then work together to create an original play under the guidance of expert teaching artists.
*Extended Day drop-off/pickup options will be available.
July 13 – August 2 (3 weeks)
Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm*
Become a braver performer and create a new world onstage from the ground up. Over the course of 3 weeks, students flex their creative muscles as writers, world-builders, directors, and choreographers as they dig into the essential ingredients of acting, from characters to improv. Their work culminates with an original performance on our Steinbright Stage.
*Extended Day drop-off/pickup options will be available.
July 20 – August 7 (2 weeks)
Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm*
Admission by audition
This musical theatre studio gives participants comprehensive pre-professional training, with a full morning of voice, choreography, and acting classes, followed by an intensive rehearsal process to put learning into practice. Teens will work alongside industry professionals, learn from our artistic staff leaders, and take over the People's Light mainstage for their final showcase.
*Extended Day drop-off/pickup options will be available.
