Arts Education At The Strand
The Strand’s education department provides an important boost to a student’s education curriculum by offering a hands-on understanding of the world of theatre. Arts education can be a powerful tool to sharpen skills in creative thinking, social interaction, self-confidence, time management, and more.
SUMMER 2025
Musical Theatre Boot Camp
JULY 21-25, 2025
AGE: Rising 6th through 12th grade
LOCATION: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
This camp offers concentrated training in the craft of singing, acting, and dancing for musical theatre, as well as how to prepare for musical theatre auditions.
For information on tuition assistance, please contact The Strand Education Department at education@strandmarietta.org
PERFORMULA SUMMER CAMP
JULY 14-18, 2025
AGE: Rising 3rd through rising 6th grade
LOCATION: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Over the course of this camp, students will have a blast learning the ins and outs of theatre production by putting together a bite-sized musical from start to finish.
For information on tuition assistance, please contact The Strand Education Department at education@strandmarietta.org
ANASTASIA the musical (Youth edition)
AUDITIONS April 28
REHEARSALS: Starting June 2, 2025
PERFORMANCES: July 8-10, 2025
AGE: 9-19
LOCATION: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
This auditioned theatre education experience takes students through the entire process of rehearsing and performing a musical and culminates with a three-day run of performances on The Strand stage. Audition details will be announced at a later date. If cast, a $50 costume fee will apply.
NEW IN 2025
COBB IDOL JR.
middle & high school
Are you ready to showcase your talent? We’re excited to announce auditions for Cobb Idol Jr. 2025: Blast from the Past – Hits of the 90’s & 2000’s! This is your chance to shine on stage and compete for fantastic prizes. We can’t wait to see your talent shine!
Audition information coming January 2025
NEW IN 2025
STRAND ACADEMY SPOTLIGHT PLAYERS
MONDAYS | starting august 2025
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: July 15th 2025
FIRST DAY OF CLASS: August 4th, 2025
TIME: Mondays at 5:00-7:00
AGE: 3rd-6th grade
TUITION: $120/month (scholarships are available with application)
LOCATION: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
PERFORMANCES:
Strandemonium: October 20, 2025
Spring Musical (TBD): April 21-22, 2025
Join Strand Academy: Spotlight Players! Are you ready to take center stage? Our after school theater program invites 3rd-6th graders on an exciting journey of creativity, learning, and performance!
Program Highlights
Weekly Sessions: Starting August 4th, we will meet every Monday afternoon, following a schedule that aligns with Marietta City School break schedule.
Focus on Skills: Beyond just putting on a show, our program is dedicated to honing the craft of musical theater. From mastering stage directions to embodying stage etiquette, refining performance techniques, and even learning new ones, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to shine on stage. Students will be learning techniques from dance, music, and acting.
Teamwork: Theater is all about collaboration, and our program emphasizes the importance of working together. Through group exercises and projects, students will develop essential teamwork skills while forging lasting friendships with their fellow performers.
*No Audition Required: All aspiring actors are welcome! While there will be an audition for placement and casting purposes, students do not need to audition to join the program. We believe in nurturing every child’s potential while providing a supportive environment for them to thrive.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to ignite your child’s passion for theater and unleash their creativity! Enroll them in our after school program today and watch them shine on stage.
About The Strand Academy
The Strand education program began in 2011 with the creation of the Performula musical theatre camp by Earl Reece, former director of the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook High School. Out of that camp has grown a year long process-focused theatre education program intent on teaching students not only the technical how-tos of performance, but on the crucial life skills of cooperation, leadership, and self-confidence.
Due to the ongoing commitment of businesses and individuals in the community, the Strand Academy is able to continue this valuable educational program which introduces the creativity and magic of live theatre to the next generation.
PROGRAMMING
The Strand Academy offers summer camps, master classes, and private/small group lessons.
Strand Academy Master Classes are one-off classes focused on an individualized topic. These classes take place throughout the year and are taught by teachers who are active in the entertainment industry.
Strand Academy Private/Small Group Lessons are focused on the individualized goals of the student(s). Private lessons are just the teacher and student working together, while small group lessons might include 2-4 students at a time.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Connecting with our community is a central pillar of our mission at The Strand. One way we do this is through our partnerships in education. Some of our partnerships include Marietta City Schools, Quadratum, and the Marietta First United Methodist Church Youth Choir. We thank our partnerships for their continued support.
CONTACT US
For any questions concerning private/small group lessons, master classes, camps or anything concerning The Strand Academy, feel free to email Savannah Patton at education@strandmarietta.org.
ABOUT SAVANNAH
Savannah Patton serves as the Education Associate at The Strand, where her journey in musical theatre began in 2015 through classes and workshops. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies with a focus on Musical Theatre from Kennesaw State University. During her time at KSU, Savannah honed her skills by assistant directing multiple productions and founding a student-run musical theatre company. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes stagecraft, dramaturgical studies, script analysis, acting and vocal technique within musical theatre, as well as fostering confident self-presentation through the performing arts.
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It is The Strand’s mission to enrich and engage our regional community through diverse entertainment and memorable experiences for all.
The historic Strand Theatre lights up the downtown Marietta square with live theatre, films, concerts, comedy, private events, and more. The Strand is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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