Summer Student Theatre - Workforce Development

Le Petit Theatre’s Summer Student Theatre Including both Workforce Development and Young Conservatory programs

This summer LPT’s Workforce Development program for technical theatre and our Young Conservatory program for student performers will combine creative forces to present the new musical Slowpoke! The True Story of a Tortoise & Hare by New Orleans native Ethan Andersen. 

In the mornings, Workforce Development students will learn from industry professionals in areas of scenic design, painting, costuming, prop making, lighting, and sound in order to design, construct, and run the Slowpoke! production. 

Students can also participate in the afternoon Young Conservatory program, depending on their interest and availability.

Program Dates:

June 23 - July 18 (No Classes on July 3, 4)

Workforce Development:  Mondays-Fridays 9 am - 12 pm for rising 8th-12th graders

Performances:  Friday, July 18 at 7 pm, Saturday, July 19 at 7 pm, Sunday, July 20 at 3 pm

About Le Petit Theatre's Education Program: We believe there is no greater joy than watching a child have their first theatrical experience. By introducing children to theatre at an early age, we help them to develop critical thinking skills, increase their overall school performance, and help them develop into sentient and empathetic adults.

Le Petit Theatre has a long tradition of welcoming children through its doors dating back through most of its 108-year history, and in our 24/25 season, we are reaffirming our commitment to education. Not only will we grow our student matinee program to bring more students without access to theatre through our doors, but we will commit to having young people onstage, backstage, and fully integrated into the artistic process.

Le Petit Theatre’s Education Program is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA), the Favrot-Van Horn Fund, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund, The Rosemary B. and Brunswick G. Deutsch Foundation, and the Ella West Freeman Foundation.