Summer Institute
Each summer The Wooster Group conducts a free, three-week performance workshop for teenagers in the public school system. Directed by Wooster Group member Kate Valk and Ariana Smart Truman, the workshop is organized around a selected text and daily visits by guest artists in performance, movement, writing, and video.
During the first two weeks, each day includes a session led by a guest artist in addition to regular movement training. Students are individually mentored by Wooster Group associates and Summer Institute alumni who participate in all exercises. The third week is spent shaping the material generated with the guest artists into a performance for supporters, friends, and family.
Video of the 2011 Summer Institute's VIAJE A LA LUNA, based on the screenplay by Federico García Lorca.
Summer Institute takes place at:
The Performing Garage
33 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10013
How To Apply
Dates for the 2012 Institute are July 23 - August 11. Apply here. Applications are due March 30, 2012. For more information, please contact Institute coordinator Kaneza Schaal:
phone: 212-966-9796
email: kaneza@thewoostergroup.org
mailing address:
The Wooster Group
Summer Institute
PO Box 654, Canal Street Station
New York, NY 10013
Summer Institute Needs Your Support!
The Summer Institute is supported by the Edward T. Cone Foundation, Fund for the City of New York/Open Society Foundations, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, and the donations of many generous individuals. We need your ongoing help in order to sustain this program. The Wooster Group is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization; your contributions are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Contribute on-line:
