Traveling Players

Traveling Players has spent the last 20 years training teens & tweens in theatre. At their sleepaway camps & conservatories in Virginia, actors (grades 4-12) and technicians work together to produce a play based on Greek Mythology, classic comedies, or Shakespeare depending on their grade.

Each cast is limited to 13 actors and led by a trio of directors (1:4 faculty-to-student ratio), which ensures that your actor receives individualized training and attention. Each day at camp is packed with play rehearsals and classes on things like design, voice, improv, and stage combat.

Advanced high school actors can audition for the pre-professional Shakespeare Troupe. This nationally unique program takes the show on the road to theatres large and small.

When not in their comfy lodges with AC and daily warm showers, actors experience the great outdoors. In addition to outdoor rehearsals and performances, actors camp out once a week: pitching tents, cooking over the fire, and learning all of the necessary skills for proper Leave No Trace camping.

DC locals can join in year-round, with DC camps (grades 2-4), classes, and performances at their Studio in Tysons Corner Center. It's one of the best summer theater camps and programs for high school and middle school students.