A place to learn, create,
and grow — where the
next generation of stories begins.

Camps

This year’s campers took a literary journey through the pages of Anne of Green Gables, Peter Pan and Marvel’s unlikely hero Squirrel Girl and brought the drama to the stage!

Plumes an original work touched on the life of Guy Bradley, a hunter turned game warden, allowed the campers to explore the life of one of Florida’s key figures in the conservation and preservation of the snowy egret

In theatre, a monologue is a speech presented by a single character, most often to express their thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience.

Andrew Larsen brings his knowledge of all things monologue to this interactive series. Students will learn how to adopt the written word, sharpen oratory skills and find their voices.

Led by Andrew Larsen

Andrew is a BFA Acting Student at the University of Florida. He debuted with the Gainesville Orchestra in their concert production of Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby Tucker). UF acting credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (John Worthing), The Prom (Ensemble), and HashtagSelfieTikTokZoom (Harry Styles). He is also a dramaturg, and dramaturgy credits include RENT and The Music Man at the University of Florida.

January 12, 19, 26
& February 2, and 9
4:15-5:30 PM

The Monologue

A group of six young people posing playfully on a stage, some sitting, some standing, with a dark background and faux windows as part of a production with the Education Department.

Classes, Workshops and Camps

The Hippodrome Theatre classes and camps offer young people an outlet for creative expression. The classes and camps provided by professional Teaching Artists focus on providing quality educational experience opportunities, inviting kids, teens and adults to learn, grow and create.

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Project YouthBuild - A group of diverse young people sitting and standing on steps in front of the Hippodrome, some holding books or folders, one person jumping and another making a heart shape with their hands, in black and white.

Lend Me Your Ears

Pairing students with playwrights, professional actors, writers, and artists to create an original piece.