The Centenary Performing Arts Guild is now accepting registration for its TYRO program, a diverse theatre arts camp for ages 8-11. The camp will run July 7th through July 18th and will meet 9:30am to 12 pm (ages 6-8) and 1pm to 3:30pm (ages 9-11) Monday through Friday on the Campus of Centenary College, 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

Through structured activities focused on expression and confidence building, young children will learn acting games, improvisation and creative movement. The focus of the program will be adapting literature to the stage through various improvisational techniques. The cost of the two week session is $200 dollars and registration is limited.

To register, or for more information, please contact the Centenary Performing Arts Guild at 908-979-0900.

The TYRO program will be lead by Maria Brodeur, an actress with experience in children's theatre. Brodeur hold a BA in theater and education from Rutgers University, and studied Meisner Acting Technique in NYC. She taught Drama in the Edison public school system "creating plays" with Joan Ludwig at Playwrights Theatre. Brodeur has an extensive performance career, including 5 years with the Shoestring Players, as well as performances at Papermill Playhouse, The Bickford Theatre, Chatham Players and the Barn Theatre.

Between Sessions?
When we are between scheduled class offerings, bookmark this page to watch for future offerings and express your interest by calling our Administrative Office at 908 979-0900 or by using our Online Feedback Form.

CONTACT: Catherine Rust or Maria Brodeur (908) 979-0900

Education at Centenary Performing Arts Guild
From its acting and master's classes for adults and young adults to the Young Performer's Workshop, a performance-based, musical theatre program for children aged 8 to 18 that has been lauded by the Star-Ledger as "the most professional kids troupe around", CPAG is committed to providing quality performing arts education to the Skylands region. For more information about the program, which is offered year-round, or other programs at the Centenary Performing Arts Guild, see one of the following Web pages or contact our administrative offices at 908 979-0900 / Online Feedback Form.

Young Performers Workshop
Four year Theatre Degree Program offered by Centenary College
New Tyro Theatre Program for performers aged 6-8
Adult Acting Classes
Masters Series For Actors
Acting Instructors  
Intro To Comedy - 8-week Comedy Workshop for the public