The Story

Explore and grow your acting skills in this scene study camp. The Laramie Project presents a deeply complex portrait of a community’s response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming. In a series of moving reflections, the residents of Laramie share their reactions to the hate crime and subsequent media frenzy. The play portrays the impact Matthew’s death had on this small town while also demonstrating the power of the human spirit to triumph over hate, bias and violence.

About the Camp

• Scene Study: The Laramie Project (One week - ½ day)
• For students entering grades 6 - 12 in Fall 2024
• Registration Fee: $280, full payment due by July 12, 2024
• Location: A Magical Journey Thru Stages, West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

Camp Dates & Times 

• Camp runs August 26 - August 30 (Monday - Friday), 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Showcase Date and Time: Friday, August 30, 3:30 p.m.
• Orientation: TBD
  (Additional information will be provided in a follow-up email before the session.)

Production Team

• Co-Director: Donnell Adler
• Co-Director: Madison Elia

Production Managers: Sherry Vile and Carolyn Curran