HACC's Theatre for Young People





HACC’s Theatre for Young People Off-site Outreach Program will work with you to custom design a program tailored to meet your group’s needs. We offer classes for all abilities, ages 5-18. Classes may be designed to include one-day workshops or extended programs. To learn more about TYP, visit us on the web at: www.hacc.edu/typ contact us at (717) 780-2521, ext. 4, or email bceppley@hacc.edu for information concerning our off-site programs. «Go Back	ABOUT HACC’S THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE PROGRAM For more than twenty years, HACC has offered outstanding children’s theatre to the Harrisburg area. Since 1989, HACC has hosted schools in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center for an annual week-long outreach program that consists of a professionally mounted production, a talk-back with the actors and director, and an opportunity to meet the cast one-on-one. This unique opportunity has evolved into an eagerly anticipated annual event which includes public performances. The entire week is guaranteed to sell-out quickly as our reputation for high quality, educational theatre is regionally recognized. In 1994, the Theatre for Young People was launched and began its first Summer Theatre Camps for Young People, which has since expanded to include the Saturday Studio Program held during the fall and spring. Annual enrollment exceeds 300 for theatrical training in HACC’s state-of-the-art facilities. The inception of the Touring Company, which offers performances, cost free, to area school districts with limited resources, occurred in 1995. In 1998, TYP began the annual tradition of hosting the Holiday Goodwill Event, which organizes the collection of toys, books, and toiletry items for homeless and underprivileged children from the Harrisburg area. TYP was created to provide an affordable venue for area young people to celebrate and gain exposure to every aspect of theatre including, but not limited to, acting, dance, makeup, puppetry playwriting, and designing sets, costumes and lights. Under the umbrella of HACC’s Theatre Program, TYP offers training to college theatre majors in performance, theatre management, and teacher mentoring. TYP firmly believes that programming should be accessible to all young people and, therefore, promotes multi-cultural diversity, including opportunities for individuals who are mentally and physically challenged. Each year, TYP continues the tradition of providing excellence in children’s theatre by maintaining exceptional standards while promoting theatre as a venue for honoring the integrity of each individual’s creative potential.
	PERFECT FOR Afterschool programs Scouting badges Civic groups Drama Clubs Theatre groups Borough/town hall recreation programs Community groups Daycare centers	CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN Acting Creative Drama Improvisational Theatre Theatre Makeup Puppetry Mask Making Scenic and Costume Design Theatre Dance Styles (Hip-Hop, Jazz, etc.) Special Populations (Puppetry)