About FIREBIRD SUMMER CONSERVATORY
Since 2013, our national award-winning youth theater has been a creative home for young performing artists to explore their talents and discover what they're capable of.
Middle and high school students participate in week-long summer camps - a mixed performing arts curriculum covering acting, improv, playwriting, devising, clowning, and Shakespeare studies. Whether your student is an experienced performer or a complete beginner, every week is taught by working theatre professionals in a small-group setting.
At a Glance
Ages: 12–18
Dates: Jun 29 – Aug 13
Schedule: Mon-Thu, 10am-3pm
Location: Cre8ive Studios, 134 West 29th St, 2nd Floor, NYC
Showcase: Every week ends with a student showcase on Thursday afternoon.
Flexible Registration: Enroll in 1, 4, or all 7 weeks — mix and match
The Schedule
01
Jun 29 — Jul 2
Crafting a Clown Character
Leo Lion
Concluded02
Jul 6 — 9
Shakespeare Studio: Twelfth Night
Leo Lion
Concluded03
Jul 13 — 16
Devising from Myth & Folklore
Leo Lion
Enrollment Closed04
Jul 20 — 23
Roleplaying Games for the Stage
Leo Lion
Enrollment Closed05
Jul 27 — 30
Improv: The Macroscene
Leo Lion
Concluded06
Aug 3 — 6
Improv & Devising
Sophie Falvey
Concluded07
Aug 10 — 13
Actor's Toolbox
Sophie Falvey
ConcludedAll weeks: Mon—Thu — 10am—3pm — 134 West 29th St, 2nd Floor, NYC
Pricing
$450
Single Week
Per week. Choose any session or sessions that fit your student's summer. Mix and match freely.
See Fall Pricing →$1,700
4-Week Bundle
Choose any four weeks across the summer. Saves $100 off single-week rate.
See Fall Pricing →$2,950
Full Summer
All 7 weeks. The complete Firebird conservatory experience. Saves $200.
See Fall Pricing →2026 pricing, shown for reference. Fall Classes are open now — see Fall Pricing above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a typical day look like? +
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What is the refund and cancellation policy? +
Is financial assistance available? +
Contact youth@firebird.nyc to discuss pricing assistance options.
Who You'll Train With
Leo Lion
Weeks 1–5
Theatremaker and game designer who founded Firebird at age 13. Directs and teaches improv, playwriting, and Shakespeare. 6x National Youth Theater Award winner for Direction of a Play.
Sophie Falvey
Weeks 6–7
Returning Firebird teaching artist directing and teaching Improv & Devising and Actor's Toolbox.
“I made so many friends, and I was able to do so much that I never thought I’d be able to do. It’s what taught me how to act!”
Sasha · Firebird Alumn
Testimonials
“Since working with Firebird my confidence on and offstage has improved greatly.”
David · Firebird Alumn
“At Firebird, my voice mattered!”
Max · Firebird Alumn
“NOT your regular high school performance… I daresay that the Bard would be impressed.”
Audience · Romeo + Juliet, 2017
What's Next
Open Now
Fall Classes
Weekly Improv Fledglings sessions in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Sept–Dec. Same age range, same teaching team.
Register for Fall →Looking Ahead
Summer 2027
Dates and registration for next summer aren't open yet. Email us and we'll reach out as soon as they are.
youth@firebird.nyc