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A Summer of PLAY

SummerPrograms

Give the child you love a wildly creative and unforgettable summer experience at BAL!

June 29th - August 4th
Rising K - 11

Early drop-off and after-care available at both the North Slope and South Slope locations. Every week, all students share what they've created in a Friday afternoon performance.

Summer Programs
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Suggested program ages are flexible based on each child's needs and experience. Please contact BAL at admin@brooklynactinglab.org for questions, guidance or placement - we'd love to help!

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Rising K-3 | One-Week Programs | North & South Slope

Young PLAYers Theater

Young PLAYers Theater is an immersive, play-centered program where children dream up and bring to life their own theatrical worlds. Inspired by each week's theme, students collaboratively create characters, settings, and stories through imaginative play and guided prompts. Throughout the week, children explore movement and physical storytelling, improvisation and dramatic play, music and song, and theater design, creating simple props and set pieces along the way. On Friday, families are invited to enjoy a joyful performance sharing of the original piece the ensemble has created together.

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Rising Grades 4-8 | One-Week Programs | South Slope | 1012 8th Avenue

Summer Intensives

Summer Intensives offer older students the opportunity to dive deeper into themed theatrical training and production. Students strengthen their skills in acting, movement, voice, and ensemble storytelling while working collaboratively on scenes, songs, and full performances. Each intensive culminates in a performance that showcases students' growth, creativity, and collaboration.

Mini-Musical
Rising Grades 4-8 | Two-Week Programs | North Slope PS 321

Mini-Musicals

Mini-Musicals invite young performers to explore a theme-inspired musical theater world through acting, singing, and movement. Students learn songs, develop characters, and rehearse scenes while building confidence, collaboration, and ensemble skills. The program culminates in a performance for families that celebrates the students' work and love of musical storytelling.

Teen Musical
Rising Grades 7-11 | Three-Week Program | North Slope PS 321

Teen Summer Musical

The Teen Musical is a rigorous, ensemble-driven musical theater experience for young performers. Students rehearse and perform a full-scale musical while developing technique in character work, vocal performance, movement, and storytelling. The program culminates in a final performance for family and friends, celebrating the students' commitment, artistry, and collaborative process.

Check out our PLAY in a Day Programs for days when schools are closed. View cancellation policies here.

Need Financial Assistance?

Click the link below to learn more about available options and how to apply: Request Financial Assistance

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Our summer program runs 9AM-3PM, Monday-Friday. Early drop-off is available from 8:30AM for an additional $75/week. Late pick-up runs 3-5PM Mon-Thu for an additional $150/week. Late pick-up is not available on Fridays.

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