Discover Your Next
Theatre Experience

Step behind the curtain and discover the magic of Actors Theatre of Louisville, a National Historical landmark. Explore our three distinct performance spaces, learn fascinating theatrical history, and glimpse the creative process that brings productions to life. Our guided tours offer an exclusive backstage experience you don't want to miss.

Scene Study: Presence, Connection, and Creative Play

Step into a supportive space to build confidence, explore characters, and develop emotional versatility as an actor. This four-week class is designed for anyone interested in acting, whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to sharpen your skills, or simply curious about exploring performance.

Each week, you’ll work with scene partners, experiment with text, and engage in Meisner-inspired exercises to strengthen presence, emotional openness, and authentic connection. Together, we’ll break down scenes, explore character motivations, and play with different approaches to acting; all in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment that encourages you to show up as you are.

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What You’ll Get:

·  In-the-room scene work guided by experienced teaching artists

·  Practical tools for text and character development

·  Exercises to build emotional versatility and presence

·  Encouraging feedback in a supportive, collaborative environment

·  Skills that transfer to everyday life; communication, collaboration, and creative confidence

No prior experience required—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to play.

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Teaching Artists:

• Julia Estrada (she/her): Broadway performer (Hamilton), organizational psychology consultant, and co-founder of AlloImpact
• Devin McCarthy (she/her): TV/film actor and founder of The Oracle’s Daughters, a creative studio focused on storytelling and ritual

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Class Details:

• When: Weekly on Tuesday Evenings
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville
• Who: Adults, 18+

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Current and Upcoming Sessions:

2025 Session 4

• Class 1: December 9
• Class 2: December 16
  **BREAK FOR HOLIDAY
• Class 3: January 6
• Class 4: January 13

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2026 Session 1

• Class 1: February 3
• Class 2: February 10
• Class 3: February 17
• Class 4: February 24

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2026 Session 2

• Class 1: March 10
• Class 2: March 17‍
• Class 3: March 24
• Class 4: March 31

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2026 Session 3

• Class 1: April 14
• Class 2: April 21
• Class 3: April 28
• Class 4: May 5

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2026 Session 4

• Class 1: May 19
• Class 2: May 26
• Class 3: June 2
• Class 4: June 9

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Tuition:

• $200 for students (Tuition covers the full four-week series)

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Space is limited. This is an intimate, actor-centered experience designed for trust, focus, and growth. Join us and keep the scene alive.

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For more information, please email lace@actorstheatre.org.

Join us for Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Ghost Light Gala, a fundraising celebration! More Info to Come!

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Interested in purchasing a table at the Gala?

Contact:
Jessica Underwood
📧 junderwood@actorstheatre.org

* Please note: Tables of 8 are available starting $4000.

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After(life) Party

When the curtain falls on the Ghost Light Gala, the real haunting begins. At 8:00 PM, the doors open for the After(life) Party, a ghoulish celebration for all.

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What to Expect

• A lively dance floor
• Creative cocktails and tempting desserts
• Hauntingly chic décor and surprises around every corner

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Your After(life) Party ticket supports Actors Theatre’s bold storytelling and community programs all year long. Space is limited so secure your spot before the spirits do!

Come as you are. Leave with a new skill.

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Upcoming Sessions:

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Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Sewing Machine 101

Celebrate Mother's Day with our Sewing Machine 101 workshop—a hands-on, beginner-friendly class where we’ll learn the basics and make something special together. Bring your mom (or someone who feels like one) and spend the day creating, laughing, and stitching up a memory you’ll both keep.

No experience necessary. Curiosity highly encouraged!

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What is Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse?

Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse is a hands-on workshop series built on a simple idea: the skills we use to make theatre can also help us make a life. In partnership with the Louisville Tool Library, each session invites us to gather, learn something practical, and leave a little more capable than we arrived—whether the world ends or not.

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Take our survey so that we can make our upcoming workshops better than ever.

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A First Look at What’s Coming to the Stage

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The Season Launch Party returns for the 26/27 season bringing audiences together for a one-night celebration at Actors Theatre of Louisville.

Throughout the evening, audiences will experience sneak peek performances from the upcoming season, offering an early look at the stories and artists heading to the stage.

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As Broadway’s biggest night also unfolds, guests inside the theatre will gather to watch the Tony Awards® broadcast together between performances, adding a national moment of theatre to a local night of discovery!

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Upgrade Your Night with a VIP Experience

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⚡Thunder Over Louisville Flash Sale⚡

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For one weekend only,* audiences can purchase a bundled ticket offer that includes the Season Launch Party and the Ghost Light Gala After(life) Party on October 3. The $150 Party Bundle saves $75 when both events are purchased together. Our lowest price of the season!

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_{What’s the After(life) Party?}

_{The Ghost Light Gala After(life) Party is the late-night extension of our annual fall fundraiser. This slightly spooky, high-energy celebration features dancing, cocktails, and immersive surprises that unfold throughout the evening.}

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_{How do I claim the bundle?}

_{Sign in to your account, then add both the Season Launch Party and the Ghost Light Gala After(life) Party to your basket to get the bundle price automatically!}

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^{* Valid through April 19, 2026}

‍Week One: Audition Techniques for Theatre

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July 6-10^th from 10:00-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.  

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Step into the audition room with confidence. This fun, hands-on week teaches you everything you need to know about auditioning, led by local professionals with stage and film experience. You'll even meet and get advice from the Actors Theatre of Louisville casting team.

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You'll develop general acting skills, learn how to choose the right monologues for you, learn cold reading techniques, and build stage presence through scene work. You'll also learn about self-tapes and building a resume that stands out. Through mock auditions with personalized feedback, you'll discover what casting directors look for and how to show your best self. Plus, you'll make friends with other young actors who share your passion for theatre!

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This week is also a great choice for anyone interested in casting—you'll gain insight into what happens on the other side of the audition table!

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Note: This week focuses on acting auditions—no singing or dancing required. Whether it's your first audition or you want to get better, you'll leave ready to walk into any audition room with confidence.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

‍Week Two: Epic Voices/Epic Battles—Stage Combat/Vocal Production

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When: July 13-17 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.

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Unleash your power on stage. This exciting week combines stage combat with vocal training, led by industry professionals extensively trained in fight choreography and voice work.

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You'll learn how to safely perform dramatic fight scenes—from swordplay to hand-to-hand combat. You'll also strengthen your voice, learn to project with power, and explore different dialects. Each skill is taught separately, then at the end of the week, you'll bring them together in a fun share that shows off everything you've learned. Plus, you'll make friends with other young performers who love action and adventure.

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By the end of the week, you'll be ready to take on epic roles with confidence and skill.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

Week Three: New Voices Playwriting  

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When: July 20-24 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.

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Bring your stories to the stage. This creative week invites you to explore the art of playwriting, led by published playwrights with professional experience.

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You'll discover how to craft compelling characters, write dynamic dialogue, and structure scenes that keep audiences engaged—all while exploring any kind of storytelling that interests you. From brainstorming your first idea to hearing your words come to life through readings with fellow campers, you'll experience the full journey of creating a play. Plus, you'll make friends with other young writers who share your love of storytelling.

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By the end of the week, you'll have your own original work and the skills to keep writing long after camp ends. Whether you dream of seeing your name in a playbill or just love creating stories, this is your chance to discover your voice as a playwright.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

Week Four: Technical Theatre and Design  

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July 27-31 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing at the end of the week.  

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Step behind the scenes and discover the magic that brings productions to life. This hands-on week explores the basics of technical theatre and design—costuming, lighting, sets, sound, and everything in-between!

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Each day focuses on a different area of design and technology, taught by designers and technicians from the Actors Theatre of Louisville team and other working professionals in the area. You'll learn how each element works together to create the world of a play and gain practical skills you can use whether you're working on a school show or dreaming of a career behind the scenes. Plus, you'll make friends with other creative minds who love building the magic of theatre.

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By the end of the week, you'll see theatre in a whole new way and understand how every production is a collaboration between artists on stage and off.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

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You’ve been a musical theatre fan your whole life. You know every word, every key change, every dramatic pause. And yet somehow, nobody ever made a camp for you. Until now.

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No talent required. Theatre nerd status: mandatory.

All skill levels welcome. Seriously, all of them.

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This is a 21+ weekend for the unabashed theatre nerd — no judgment, just pure musical theatre joy with people who get it.

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Friday, Aug 7 — Evening

The Warmup

Getting to know you, cocktails, refreshments, and musical theatre karaoke.

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Saturday, Aug 8 — All Day

The Deep Dive

A full day of workshops in singing, dancing, and the beloved chaos of classic theatre games. Bring your enthusiasm. Leave your self-consciousness at the door.

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Sunday, Aug 9 — Afternoon

The Big Finish

More workshops, a casual share of the weekend’s work, and then — curtain up on our community choral experience. Yes, you’ll perform. Yes, it’ll be emotional. Yes, it counts.

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Your spotlight moment has arrived.

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