Summer
Pre-College
THEATRE INSTITUTE
When Caroline spent
two weeks of her
summer at Marist’s
campus in New York,
she lived in a dorm,
took a class in Theatre
Performance, attended
acting classes, and
visited New York City
for a Broadway show.
But Caroline is, in fact,
not a college student;
Caroline attended the
Summer Pre-College
program before she
even began her senior
year of high school.
Expand your academic and creative aspirations! Marist’s Summer Pre-College
is a summer academic program exclusively for rising juniors and seniors in high
school. During your time here, you’ll learn from experienced theatre faculty and
professionals, while spending 14 days in the heart of the historic Hudson River
Valley. You’ll make new friends and maybe even discover what you want to be
when you grow up. Think that’ll happen at a summer job?
“25 Most Connected
Campuses” by the
Princeton Review.
Do you love theatre? Would you like to study theatre as a way to prepare for a
wide variety of career paths? This program teaches you college-level acting and
public speaking techniques and delves into the world of theatre, while
introducing you to the broader college experience. Mornings are filled with
theatre games and scene rehearsals, and afternoons are spent learning the roles
of theatre artists, actors, directors, designers, playwrights and producers. The
program includes seeing theatre with a trip to Broadway and a backstage
tour (as available.) If you love theatre,
you will love the Marist Pre-College
Theatre Program—working with other
actors, applying theatre skills, studying
2016 Dates:
college level course material and
June 26 - July 9
attending a production.
Marist’s campus offers one of the most scenic settings in
the heart of the Hudson River Valley, an area renowned for
over 400 years of American history. The campus is bordered
by the Hudson River on the western side and a lush 15-acre
arboretum and hiking area on the northern end of campus.
Located 90 miles north of metropolitan New York City,
the Marist location provides both breathtaking views and
outstanding professional resources to enhance your college
experience.
Marist is always improving upon its state-of-the-art
technology and teaching methods and striving to ensure that
campus is filled with resources that will take Marist students’
education to the next level. The James A. Cannavino Library
and the brand new Hancock Center of Technology are critical
to the students’ educational experience, as they allow students
to utilize the latest technological innovations. Marist is
continually developing the way the latest technology is
integrated within courses, whether it’s through utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive classrooms, or the state-ofthe-art investment center.
Through the Marist Summer Pre-College Program, high
school students can experience college life while immersing
themselves in academic study and taking advantage of
additional career opportunities. With the support of Marist
staff, students graduate the Pre-College Program saying,
“This was the best summer of my life” and travel home
with a newly developed resume, an enhanced skill set, and
the confidence essential for success in college. So join us this
summer and experience all that Marist’s Summer Pre-College
Theatre Program has to offer.
Program Goals:
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Learn the process of professional theatre artists.
Acquire and sharpen acting skills with hands-on experience.
Build confidence in your ability to perform in front of an
audience in an informal and supportive atmosphere.
Discover your personal talents and interests as they relate to
theatre: playwright, director, designer or actor.
Share writing ideas and strategies with your peers in a
friendly workshop environment.
Upon successful completion of the Summer TheatreInstitute, each student earns three college credits for the
Marist College course ENG 150 Intro to Theatre, a required
course for all Marist students studying in our academic
theatre program.
“Overall, the program at Marist
was more than what I thought it
would be. I learned so much about
a topic I’m interested in and might
want to pursue as a career. I got a
good sense of what college life is
like and met great people. I can’t
think of a better way I could have
spent two weeks.”
– Jaclyn
Academics
Students complete coursework related
to their area of interest, both on their
own and in collaboration with others.
Participants learn about the industry
from professionals who could become
their professors if they attend Marist
as undergraduate students.
Campus Life
Students get the opportunity to
experience college life by living in
dorms, eating in the dining hall, and
meeting new friends from around the
world. They can explore the beautiful
campus and get a sense of what
college-life is like at Marist.
Resume Building
Students can boost their resume (and
their career) by attending a 3-credit
college class before they finish high
school. They also have the opportunity
to network with industry professionals
and potentially earn letters of
recommendation.