2011/2012 Young Artist Series

About the Young Artist Series

“As part of its mission, Fabrefaction Theatre Company has an education component to develop the next generation of thespians.  A hidden new gem in Atlanta’s theatre scene, Fabrefaction Theatre Company is a destination venue.” – Wilson Trivino, Atlanta writer

Through our Young Artist Series we offer aspiring actors age 5-19 opportunities to perform and cultivate their skills through shows that are of the same performance quality as and billed alongside our professional productions. Performance is at the core of our curriculum – teaching through production, because we believe the best way to learn how to perform is through doing rather than studying. Actors pay tuition to be part of these productions, as training is the primary focus during rehearsals. In this way, students are allowed to develop their skills onstage in a live, relevant setting. Focus is placed on developing good speech, adopting professional rehearsal and performance habits, vocal techniques during musicals, and performance techniques. The specific acting methods taught vary per show depending on the director. Actors are introduced to Stanislovsky based techniques ranging from Strasberg, Adler, and Meisner to Practical Aesthetics. More advanced students are also introduced to the fundamentals of Viewpoints, and acting techniques inspired by traditional Asian performing arts.

See what’s performing this year! Click HERE to purchase tickets and find out more about the shows. Interested in auditioning for upcoming productions? Visit our Auditions page!

What do people have to say about our educational programs?
“FTC and their staff have been a gift to all three of our children in different, but equally important ways. Not only did FTC bring out their acting talent, but they also empowered our children to be confident in everything they do! They cannot wait for the next show at Fabrefaction – for the acting, for the team spirit, and for the growth in self-esteem that comes along with process. Thank you Fabrefaction!” - David and Tish Mills

“I could not have been more pleased with our experience at Fabrefaction. The company took her in like a true family. The professionalism of the company and the quality of the production made it seem like the company has been around for 50 years, and yet we were in a brand new state-of-the-art facility! Thanks, Fabrefaction.” - Jenny Sharma

FTCollaborative Series
Additionally, at least once per season FTC produces a show for a mix of student and professional actors, a unique chance for those interested in experiencing a professional rehearsal process first hand. The first ever FTCollaborative performance was Meredith Wilsons’s The Music Man, which performed March 25th through April 10th, 2011. This year’s Collaborative production is Titanic: The Musical.

We also offer workshops to supplement the acting training learned throughout working on shows.