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Fall 2025 ACTING CORE Production
Bug by Tracy Letts
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Fall 2025 MUSIC THEATRE CORE Production
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The Collective CORES
PLAYWRITING CORE
Our Playwriting Core offers a brand-new workshop experience for young writers ready to bring their original stories to life. Students will develop and write their own short plays, which will be featured in our 10-Minute Festival at the end of the semester—produced in collaboration with fellow Collective actors and student directors.
Writers will participate in two core classes:
Playwriting Lab – Focused on script development, structure, and storytelling.
Playwriting Workshop – Where scenes are brought to life through table reads, staging, and hands-on collaboration with actors and directors.
Rehearsals for the 10-Minute Festival begin in November, culminating in a showcase of student work.
The Playwriting Core is ideal for students looking to explore voice, structure, and the art of transforming words from page to stage.
CORE INTERVIEWS
As part of our commitment to providing the highest level of training and to act within the best interest of our students, we are introducing an interview process for both current and new students interested in our Core program. This process allows us to get to know each student, understand their goals, and ensure The Collective is the right fit for their needs and aspirations. Our program requires a high level of commitment, exploration, and passion for the arts, and the interview helps us determine if this environment aligns with each student’s readiness and dedication in addition to preparing our staff to best support each student’s individual goals. As mentors, our priority is to guide students toward their fullest potential whether that is within our Core program, individual coaching or any other path that suits their journey!
Weekly Schedule
ACTING CORE
Our Acting Core offers the most pre-professional training experience available in Pittsburgh. This intensive program focuses on elevating young actors through high-level technique, scene study, and performance opportunities. Students in the Acting Core will perform in our end-of-semester play, applying their training in a fully realized production.
In addition, Acting Core students are placed in our exclusive CORE CLASS rotation, which includes month-long masterclasses in acting a monologue, scene study, and acting a song—ensuring a well-rounded and professional approach to the craft. With a competitive, industry-level curriculum, the Acting Core is essential for any serious actor aiming to take their work to the next level.
MUSIC THEATRE CORE
Our Music Theatre Core delivers a cutting-edge, pre-professional experience for young performers passionate about musical theatre. Combining focused training in acting, voice, and dance with opportunities to perform in high-level productions, this Core cultivates versatile, dynamic artists. Music Theatre Core students will perform in our end-of-semester musical, bringing their full skillset to the stage in a professional-quality show.
Participants are also placed in our exclusive CORE CLASS rotation, featuring month-long masterclasses in acting a song, acting a monologue, and scene study—key tools for the well-rounded musical theatre performer. With a competitive, industry-ready curriculum, this program prepares students to succeed in today’s musical theatre world.
MUSIC THEATRE CORE
Saturday, 3:00pm-7:00pm - MT WORKSHOP (Rehearsal)
Sunday, 9:30am-11:00am - CORE CLASS (Rotation)
September - Acting a Monologue
October - Acting a Song
November - Scene Study
Sunday, 5:00pm-8:30pm - MT WORKSHOP (Rehearsal)
ACTING CORE
Saturday, 12:00pm-3:00pm - ACTING WORKSHOP (Rehearsal)
Sunday, 9:30am-11:00am - CORE CLASS (Rotation)
September - Acting a Monologue
October - Acting a Song
November - Scene Study
Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm - ACTING WORKSHOP (Rehearsal)
PLAYWRITING CORE
Saturday, 10:00am-11:00am - PLAYWRITING LAB
Saturday, 11:00am-12:00pm - PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP
November, TBD - REHEARSALS FOR 10 MINUTE FESTIVAL BEGIN
PLEASE NOTE
Rehearsal schedules are determined by our Directors, and not all students will be called to every rehearsal. You will receive schedule updates via the email provided in your registration application.
Important Dates
START OF SEMESTER DATES
Monday, August 18th at 7:00pm - Virtual Info Meeting
Wednesday, September 3rd - Registration Application Due
Friday, September 5th - Acceptance Letters and Casting Announcements
Sunday, September 7th - Virtual Family Meeting
Saturday, September 13th - First Day of Classes and Rehearsals!
SHOWCASE DATES (times TBD)
Sunday, September 28th
Sunday, October 26th
Sunday, November 30th
PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL TECH (times TBD)
Monday, December 15th - Thursday, December 18th
PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES (times TBD)
Friday, December 19th - Sunday, December 21st
TECH REHEARSALS (times TBD)
Saturday, January 3rd - Thursday, January 8th
FALL 2025 PRODUCTION PERFORMANCES (times TBD)
Friday, January 9th - Sunday, January 18th
PRICING
How to Register!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
REGISTRATION APPLICATION
To be considered for our upcoming semester, please complete the Registration Application no later than Wednesday, September 3.
This application is essential and includes the following:
Student & Family Information
Your Availability for a Required Interview
Class and/or Core Program Interests
Audition Video Submission (see below for detailed audition requirements)
Once your application is received:
You will be contacted with your scheduled interview time.
Acceptance letters and casting announcements will be sent out on Friday, September 5, along with instructions for completing your registration through Jackrabbit.com.
All registration steps must be completed before the first day of classes on Saturday, September 13.
We’re excited to get to know you and support your journey this semester!
Music Theatre and Acting Core
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
ACTING CORE AUDITION
One Contemporary Dramatic monologue of your choosing
You may pick a monologue of your choosing or read from the following sides from Bug by Tracey Letts:
MUSIC THEATRE CORE AUDITION
16-32 bar cut of one Contemporary music theatre song
One one-minute monologue
Examples of appropriate shows may included but are not limited to:
Dogfight
Dear Evan Hansen
Daddy Longlegs
Big Fish
Next To Normal
Fun Home
The Mad Ones
