Education and Outreach

Developing The Next Generation

Contributing To The Growth of Aspiring Theatre Makers

Since 1969, it has been part of the Mac-Haydn Theatre’s mission to cultivate young talent for careers in theatre. After School at the Mac is a two-week program that will educate participants in the theatrical arts, giving hands-on experience in the theatre, developing talent and an appreciation for the performing arts, and developing an audience for the future.


After School Program

Applications for 2025 will open soon

Thanks for your interest in this exciting program. If you are interested in being a part of our 2025 program, please check back here, join our mailing list, or follow us on social media for updates. We hope to see you this season.

CRAFTa foundation of performance skills in a variety of disciplines:

  • ACTthrough monologues & scene work
  • SINGclassic Broadway repertoire in solo and group numbers
  • DANCEshow stopping numbers by iconic Broadway choreographers
  • AUDITIONfor Mac-Haydn’s Artistic Director, John Saunders, in a mock audition setting with cold readings and helpful feedback
  • MASTER CLASSBroadway professionals share their unique area of expertise

DISCOVERtechnical and creative career paths with hands-on workshops:

  • Scenic Design & Props Mastery
  • Lighting & Sound Design
  • Costume & Makeup Design
  • Stage Management
  • The Business of Theatre: Marketing and Arts Administration

PERFORMon Mac-Haydn’s stage in a final group showcase for an invited audience of friends and family!

Interested in applying?

Dates: September 8 – 14, 2024

This program is for Middle and High School age students who reside within a 40 mile radius of Chatham, NY.

For more information, click to view the Program Outline .


Musician’s Apprenticeship

The Mac-Haydn endeavors to provide young musicians from the Capital Region the chance to immerse in our musical process alongside our professional musical staff and musicians. Apprentices will be given the opportunity to observe, question, interact with, and in some cases perform with our musical team. This opportunity will allow aspiring musicians to absorb and take part in the complex process of producing the orchestral elements of a musical in a regional professional company.

Dates: Various opportunities from May 31 – September 15, 2024

Candidates will be considered by recommendation from Capital Region “Mentors”, that being high school and youth band leaders, music teachers and other musical leaders.

For more information on this season’s opportunities, click to view the Program Outline .


Support The Educational Fund

In launching these new initiatives, we aim to educate children in the theatrical arts, giving hands-on, real world experiences in the hope of developing their talent, interest in and passion for the performing arts. If you can contribute to make sure these programs happen, we would greatly appreciate your support for the children and families of the Capital Region.

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