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Firebird Summer Conservatory
New York, New York
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718-915-3925
programs[AT]firebird.nyc
134 West 29th St.
2nd Floor
New York, New York 10001
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Mon-Thurs, Daily: 10am-3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Firebird Project's Summer Conservatory offers week-long theatre intensives for young artists ages 12–18 at Cre8ive Studios in Midtown Manhattan. Each week explores a different discipline — from Shakespeare and clown character work to mythology-based devising, improv, and filmmaking — all taught by professional theatre artists. Every session culminates in a performance. Now in its thirteenth year, The Firebird Project is a national-award-winning youth theater company known for producing professional-grade work with teen actors. Individual weeks are $450; multi-week bundles available. Runs June 29 through August 13, Monday–Thursday, 10am–3pm.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located at Cre8ive Studios in Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC. The location is accessible by most Subway lines, and is steps away from Penn Station.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have professional theatre rehearsal studios, water dispensers, multiple bathrooms, and some limited storage space for campers' belongings. The location is right in the heart of NYC's theatre district!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Firebird Project Summer Conservatory offers week-long theatre intensives for young artists ages 12–18 in Midtown Manhattan. Each week focuses on a different discipline — Shakespeare studio, clown and character work, mythology and folklore devising, improv, RPG-based storytelling, filmmaking, and more — all culminating in a performance at the end of the week. Classes are led by professional NYC theater artists from Firebird's resident ensemble, the Firebird Players, who bring backgrounds in classical acting, physical theatre, devised performance, and contact improv.
Founded in 2013, The Firebird Project is an NYC-based theatre production and education company and a national-award-winning youth theater. Our 2018 youth production of Our Town received four National Youth Arts Awards (Outstanding Direction, Ensemble, and two Lead Performances), and our professional ensemble's 2024 production Boy My Greatness was nominated for BroadwayWorld Awards in six categories. Our philosophy centers on treating young artists as real artists — students work with the same rigor and creative freedom as our professional company, building skills in ensemble collaboration, creative risk-taking, and finding their own artistic voice. No prior theater experience is required.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Every Thursday afternoon, each week's intensive ends with a showcase performance open to families. Parents, siblings, and friends are invited to see the work their young artists created during the week — whether that's a devised piece, a Shakespeare scene study, an improv show, or an original short film. It's a highlight of the program and gives families a window into what their kids have been building all week.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Firebird Project offers year-round programming for young artists ages 8–18 beyond the summer. Year-round classes include acting, improv, playwriting, filmmaking, and RPG-based storytelling workshops, all led by professional teaching artists in a supportive, collaborative environment. Firebird Youth Theater also produces full-scale professional-grade productions with teen actors throughout the year — giving students the experience of a real rehearsal and performance process.
Students also have the opportunity to work alongside Firebird's professional resident ensemble, the Firebird Players, with youth ensemble roles in the company's mainstage adult productions. Additionally, Firebird offers personalized one-on-one coaching with industry professionals for students looking to deepen their craft. For current class schedules and upcoming shows, visit thefirebirdproject.org/classes.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Seven weekly sessions, June 29 – August 13, 2026. Monday–Thursday, 10am–3pm (lunch break included).
Week 1: June 29–July 2
Week 2: July 6–9
Week 3: July 13–16
Week 4: July 20–23
Week 5: July 27–30
Week 6: August 3–6
Week 7: August 10–13
$450 per week / 4-week bundle: $1,700 / Full summer (7 weeks): $2,950. For complete details and registration, visit thefirebirdproject.org/summer.
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