Piper Theatre Workshop

(Ages 11 – 16)

Join us for Piper Theatre Workshop – one of the most exciting drama programs in Brooklyn. There is magic in creating theatre, in working together as a group, in spending a summer day playing in the neighborhood and being creative. Under the care of experienced directors, each child becomes part of a small company of student actors creating a challenging theatrical production. Days are broken up by Specials — classes in fight choreography (broadsword/fencing), improvisation, theatre games and vocal technique.

Auditions for specific roles will take place on July 5, the first day of the program. Preferences will be considered in selection but are NOT guaranteed. A commitment to a full day of performances on Saturday, July 31 is required.

The Very Bad Girls Scouts, an original tale written and directed by John P. McEneny.

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, directed by Michael Buffer.
One of Shakespeare’s most complicated comedies and a classic battle between genders.

Peer Gynt directed and devised by Scott Raker.
Inspired by the play by Henrik Ibsen and the opera by Edvard Grieg, this original production explores the adventures of Peer Gynt in the Norwegian folkworld of reindeer hunts, trolls, green women, the Egyptian Sphinx, shipwrecks, and his meeting with the mysterious Lean Man.

The Pink Panther, adapted and directed by Laura Dillman.

The bungling French police detective Jacques Clouseau comes to Washington Park, with another great adventure.

The Piper Musical Project – a Piper First!

(Ages 12 – 16) Limited to 25 students

Little Shop of Horrors book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken
This year, Piper will launch a full musical production under the leadership of Ryan Healey.
Based on Roger Corman’s cult film about a lowly floral assistant who discovers an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed exotic plant with a craving for blood! Students should have prior musical experience and be prepared to audition with a song on the first day.


July 5 – 31           9 am – 5 pm           Cost: $1400 (includes additional instructional support)

Piper Film Workshop

(Ages 14 – 16) Limited to 10 students

Piper Film Workshop immerses young artists in the process of film making. Under the guidance of a professional filmmaker and educator students will write, film, act, and edit their own short films which will presented on July 28th outdoors at the Old Stone House.


July 5 – 31          9 am – 5 pm           Cost: 1300.00 (includes material fees)

New – Creative Writing Program for Teens!

(Ages 12 – 14) Limited to 6 students

My Wonderful Wordy Summer – An ambitious creative writing program for teens interested in creative writing, as well as portfolio development for high schools or publication. Under the care of writer and teacher Felicia O’Hara, students will spend their days together creating plays, short stories and novellas. All work will be published in a journal, with a reading and publication launch on July 28 for an invited audience of family, friends, and Piper company members.


July 5 – 31          9 am – 5 pm           Cost: 1250.00

Education Programs for Children

(Ages 8 – 11)

The Starlings under the direction of Maggie Weber
A gentle introduction into the world of Shakespeare. Students will perform and rehearse scenes from Shakespeare’s play in the mornings in preparation for a fully staged on book performance and in the afternoons will make the costumes and the world of the play in the great room of the Old Stone House. Piper’s most popular program.

9 am – 3 pm          Cost: $550.00 per two week session

Session One:  As You Like It  July 5 – 16
Session Two:  Taming of the Shrew  July 19 – 30

Workshop Performance Dates:

There is a $100 sibling discount. There are also limited scholarships available.

Additional information about this Summer’s programs can be obtained at John@pipertheatre.org or calling Kim Maier at the Old Stone House at (718) 768 – 3195.

To register call (718)768-3195 or email info@pipertheatre.org.

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Don’t miss out! Apply early. We fill up quickly!