Live and Learn theatre at SFA

Entering its 54th year, this is the oldest program of its kind in the state of Texas. The workshop consists of two weeks of concentrated instruction in acting, voice and movement, or scenery, costumes, make-up, sound, lighting and stage management for high school students at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.

Students live in air-conditioned residence halls and study at the Griffith Fine Arts Building on the beautiful SFA campus.

Offered in its long-standing busy format , the workshop is headed by secondary educator and longtime SFA faculty member Dr. Shari Ellsworth. Advanced SFA theatre majors serve as counselors.

Recreational activities such as movie night, theme parties and dances will be held during the workshop.

The workshop is open to 2020-21 high school seniors, juniors and sophomores.

Participate in one of two workshops held simultaneously!

1. Acting and Characterization

   • Act in a One-Act Play, and a Period and Style Scene
   • Attend workshops in acting, voice, movement, musical theatre and voice acting
   • Perform during the last three days of the workshop

2. Technical theatre and Design workshop

   • Instruction in scenery, costumes, make-up, sound, lighting and stage management
   • Serve as designers and technical crews for the performed plays and scenes