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Maude Adams Theater Hub Theater Explorers

2026 Sessions Now Open for Registration!

Fantastic Fables

Fantastic Fables is this year's theme for the Maude Adams Theater Hub's Theater Explorers. This is a two week program that encompasses a wide range of theatrical practices, and focuses on educational and devised theater. In Week One, your child will write, direct, produce, and star in a play they've entirely crafted themselves, using famous fables as a framework. They will learn how to use their breath and their bodies to tell stories and guide an audience. We will also feature several special guests teaching singing, dance, set design, and many more theatrical and artistic practices. This week will culminate in an open performance for friends and family, so be sure to mark your calendars for August 7th!

Week Two will have a more intense focus on artistic development, providing actionable tools and methods you child can utilize on and off the stage. From specific acting techniques like Meisner and Uta Hagen, to movement and speech techniques like Laban and Linklater, your young artists will leave well equipped and ready to perform. This intensive will also feature guests and a final performance on August 14th.

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Scholarship Program

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!

Scholarships are available to students enrolled at Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School or Hunter-Tannersville Central School Districts.

To apply you will need to provide a copy of the student's most recent report card or school evaluation and a recommendation letter from a teacher.

Scholarship requests must be received by June 15, 2026

If you are interested in a scholarship or have any questions, please contact us at shipleyj@catskillmtn.org

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A Typical Day At MATHArts Theater Explorers

9:00-10:00: Welcome and group warm-ups

10:00: Theater team-building games and acting challenges

11:00: Play creation in groups

12:00: Lunch and free time out doors

1:00: Special guest instruction (costumes, props, sets, design)

3:00: Movement (dance, stage combat, stage movement)

4:00: Pick up

Please bring lunch, snack, and filled water bottle. Play clothes that can get messy. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for pre-arrangement and nominal fee.

 

Important Information

Theater Explorers is held at the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Performing Arts Center.

6050 Main Street
Tannersville, NY 12485

Please submit all scholarship materials PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.

Scholarships are available to students enrolled full-time in Greene County schools

To apply please provide:

• A statement requesting scholarship

• A copy of most recent report card or school evaluation

• A recommendation letter from teacher

For more information, please contact Jake Shipley: shipleyj@catskillmtn.org

Children bring their own lunches, snacks and drinks daily. Lunch is supervised.

Full tuition payment and a non-refundable $35 registration fee per student must accompany your application. A $50 fee will be charged for any returned checks.

Except for the $35 registration fee and a $20 administration fee, all fees are refundable if notice of cancellation is received in writing and postmarked at least three weeks (21 days) prior to the start of the class. No refunds will be made after that date due to contractual obligation, material acquisitions, faculty travel agreements, etc. If cancellation occurs three weeks before the class starts, the deposit may be applied to another class during the current season. A $25 non-refundable transfer fee will be charged at the time of the transfer. No refund or discount will be given if a student withdraws after a workshop begins. Catskill Mountain Foundation reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to low enrollment or an emergency. If a cancellation should occur, students will be notified and will have the option of taking another class or receiving a full refund.

• Students must be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. daily.

• If student is not picked up by 4:05 p.m., our staff will call emergency contacts and, or, the local authorities.

• In the event this happens, late fees of $5.00 for every 5 minutes will be incurred and due no later than two days after the incident.

• Habitual, late pick-ups will not be tolerated and may lead to termination from the program. Under these circumstances, the parent/guardian of the student will need to meet with the Program Director before the child can return to the program.

• Please make sure your student has updated contact information in their file at all times. Any child who is not picked up will be under the supervision of an assigned teacher until the parent, emergency contact, or the authorities arrive.