Programs
Overview


Students at NCTC enjoy year-round conservatory theatre training, designed specifically for young people and adults. They have the opportunity to learn acting, musical theatre, playwriting, audition techniques, and play production in our three theatre facility.

NCTC admits students regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, national or ethnic origin.

For more info contact:
Conservatory Director,
Andrew Nance
at 415-694-6148 or
e-mail Andrew@nctcsf.org.

School Year Youth Programs

Our classes for young people ages 5-12 are designed to introduce them to the world of theatre. With a combination of storytelling, creative movement, improvisation, and scripted theatre, our students learn to work as a team and create something all their own of which they can be proud. In addition, they gain valuable life skills such as cooperation, hard work and develop a healthy self-esteem.Youth Curriculum

School Year Teen Programs

NCTC's Teen Program is for students ages 12-18 who want to study acting and fine tune their craft. The program is designed to provide comprehensive performing arts instruction for dedicated students and young professionals. The sessions may focus on improvisation, scene study, directing, performance technique, musical theatre, playwriting, voice/speech, and play production. Teen Curriculum


                    

Summer Programs for Youth & Teens

                              

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NCTC Daycamps for ages 9 - 12 are perfect for the aspiring actor, or those looking for a fun theatre experience. Two three-week long day camps are offered where students learn to act, sing and dance. This fun, dynamic class will bring out the performer in you!

NCTC's Teen Summer Ensemble & Teen Summer Stock (for ages 12-18), students perform full-scale plays, complete with costumes and props on designed sets. You’ll rehearse one or two shows and get the thrill of performing it. Programs are five weeks long. Previous productions have included No Bull, The Princess and the Pea, Goldilocks, Charlotte's Web, Macbeth, and The Crucible.


After-School Drama Classes at Your School

Ask us how we can start an after school drama program at your school for students ages 4-17. You’ll join over 20 Bay Area public and private schools that have partnered with NCTC. Fall, winter and spring terms available.

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Homeschool Programs

The New Conservatory Theatre Center has been providing the Bay Area homeschool community with quality creative drama programs since 1999. All classes take place at our three-theatre facility.

More information and a downloadable application

 

Family Matinee Series

NCTC produces an annual series of popular children's plays and musicals such as Snow White, Rock 'n Roll Cinderella, Anansi, the Spider, The Wizard of Oz and Really Rosie, featuring our talented teen performers. Our Family Matinee Series plays are well-known for their artistic quality and always share the high standards that distinguish The New Conservatory's main stage productions. Read More

To see a history of our Matinee Series productions click here.

More about us...

  • NCTC provides qualified teaching artists with a B.A. and/or M.A. in Theatre.
  • 10% family discount or for taking two or more classes.
  • Eligible families may receive scholarships for all programs. Payment plans available.
  • NCTC students receive compimentary admission to all our plays for youth.
  • On the last class day of each session, parents and friends are invited to a final presentation to view student work.
  • Private Coaching available for high school/college auditions and interviews.donate
  • Students 10 and older are invited to audition for professional productions.
  • Casting directors look to NCTC students for upcoming theatre, film and TV productions.
  • Teaching Assistantships and Internships are also available for teens