Theatremaker: Writing and Directing Intensive

Front of Alexander Kasser Theater.

In the Theatremaker Pre-College Program at 糖心vlog, you鈥檒l experience what it means to be not just a performer, but a creator of new theatre. This one-week intensive invites students who are curious about writing, directing, and performing to step into the role of theatremaker鈥攕haping original work from the ground up.

More insight into the program.

For more information, contact our Program Director.

Play on stage.

You鈥檒l learn to:

  • Transform your ideas into short scenes and monologues.
  • Develop characters, stories, and worlds that reflect your unique voice.
  • Direct your peers in rehearsal, guiding them to bring your vision to life.
  • Collaborate with an ensemble to build a brand-new performance in just one week.
  • Make bold creative choices and take artistic risks in a supportive environment.

By the end of the program, you and your ensemble will share an original performance鈥攁 piece you鈥檝e imagined, written, staged, and performed鈥攕howcasing your growth as an artist and collaborator.

Donna Scro Samori, wellness coordinator for the Department of Theatre and Dance, and Artem Beliaviski relax together in the peaceful Zen Den space.

Program Highlights

  • Learn the essentials of writing for the stage.
  • Step into the director鈥檚 chair and lead actors in rehearsal.
  • Experience the full process of taking an idea from page to stage.
  • Discover how to balance collaboration and leadership within an ensemble.
  • Present your original work in a final performance for family and friends.
  • Engage with Montclair鈥檚 faculty and guest artists who are professional writers and directors.
  • Enjoy campus life only 12 miles from New York City, with all the fun of a pre-college residential experience.

We鈥檙e looking forward to welcoming you to Montclair this summer, where you鈥檒l create your own work, grow as a theatremaker, and take the next step toward your artistic future.

Theatremaker: Writing and Directing Intensive will run during Session I: Sunday, July 12 鈥 Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Program Director

Marcus Harvey

Assistant Professor

The College of the Arts鈥 Department of Theatre and Dance has trained actors, dancers, production artists, educators and arts managers to create 鈥渕agic鈥 for the stage for more than 50 years.