Theatre Arts

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Two people dressed in vintage clothing stand on a stage with wooden chairs and a black curtain in the background, performing in a play.

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Theatre Arts at the Trumansburg Conservatory creates opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and self-expression for both youth and adults. Through classes, workshops, performances, and community partnerships, TCFA is committed to making theatre arts an active and welcoming part of the Conservatory experience.

Acting Classes

Acting classes at TCFA are scheduled to begin this summer! Classes will focus on the fundamentals of acting, character development, and scene study. Two separate sessions will be held on Saturdays in the Conservatory’s main hall.

Session One: July 11 - August 1 (ages 12-18)

Session Two: July 11 - August 1 (adults of any age)

Instructor: Danny Trippett

Cost: $99 for six-week session

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About the Instructor: Danny Trippett brings extensive experience in acting, directing, and theatre education to TCFA. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Theatre/Musical Theatre, Danny has worked as an acting instructor, private acting coach, middle school theatre director, and teaching artist for programs including the Hangar Theatre’s NexGen Summer Camp. His classes focus on building confidence, creativity, character development, and performance skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

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Scholarships are available for classes and workshops.
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Musical Theatre Arts Workshop

Each August, TCFA brings students together for an immersive theatrical experience. Over the course of just 11 days, participants work collaboratively to rehearse and present a full performance showcasing their creativity, dedication, and talent.

Session One: Principal Roles
Dates: August 3-14 (ages 7-15)
Cost: $700

Session Two: Ensemble Roles
Dates: Aug. 10-14 (ages 7-15)
Cost: $350

Performance is on August 15 at 6:30 pm for both groups.

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Scholarships are available for classes and workshops.
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Community Theatre

TCFA is proud to provide performance space for Encore Players during the winter months and to support local arts organizations by offering a home for performances, rehearsals, and creative programming throughout the year. This ongoing partnership helps keep our stage active.

Encore Players typically produces 1–3 productions at the Conservatory each season. Auditions are open to the community, and information about upcoming productions and their current season can be found on the Encore Players website.

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Thanks to funding from the Delavan Foundation, TCFA is able to offer scholarships to students, helping make the program more accessible to families throughout the community.

Need-Based Scholarship Application

Skill-Based Scholarship Application