Mead Ensemble
The Voices of Now Mead Ensemble is a prestigious program for dedicated student-artists in grades 7-12 that gives students an engaging environment in which to write, perform, and share stories that shape their lives.
Young artists in the Mead Ensemble train in the Voices of Now devising process and techniques once a week during the school year while exploring the topics that are most pressing and inspirational to the participants. The ensemble meets at Arena Stage with master teaching artists to create and perform an original, autobiographical theater piece to be performed at the Voices of Now Festival at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.
Previous performance experience is not required.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Dates
Rehearsals will be on Saturdays, starting November 9, 2024 through May 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with extended rehearsals during April 2025.
Location
The ensemble will meet, rehearse, and perform in person at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.
Requirements
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Young artists in grades 7–12 are encouraged to register.
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No previous experience is required.
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Registered artists are encouraged to bring a water bottle, a small snack, and shoes and clothing that allow them to move freely and comfortably.
Tuition
Tuition for the Voices of Now Mead Ensemble is $1,000*. Click on the button below to register.
(*) Need-based financial assistance is available by contacting Community Programs Manager Mauricio Pita at mpita@arenastage.org.
From Past Seasons
Click here to watch the 2023 Mead Ensemble's original play Sideline
Sideline was directed by Josh Bickford and Rachel Dixon.