Sharpen your writing skills, get feedback on your script, and have fun with friends. Portions of your script will be presented on Friday during our showcase.

Class Supplies: Please bring a pencil and notebook or a laptop.

Meet the Teacher: Bridgette Heap

Bridgette Heap has written and produced over a dozen plays since 2019. This will be her third summer leading a script writing class for teens. Over the past two years, five of Heap’s theater students have completed full theatrical scripts, three of which have already produced their shows, with two upcoming in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

We will take time this week to focus on song writing with other teens and an experienced song writer! You’ll have the opportunity to put your thoughts, emotions, and perspectives to song by writing lyrics, creating tones, and sharing and receiving feedback. Whether it’s a song, a chorus, or a verse you get excited about by the end of our time together, you’ll be welcomed into an easygoing yet constructive environment along the way. 

Class Supplies: Students should have at least one musical instrument they could use to contribute to the creating of music together during this time. Students should come to the workshop with 2-3 topics, life lessons, or Bible verses they'd like to use to begin writing lyrics with. 

Meet the Teacher: Jeanna Newcomb

Jeanna Newcomb is a local amateur singer songwriter with a released album called “Safe & Strong” (2025). She is an active member of the Rochester Forefront Artist Circle and has been since 2022. Jeanna has been a worship leader of a house church fellowship for a few years and has shared her songs at various churches for different events over the years.  She loves expressing life lessons she’s learned in song. Jeanna plays the piano, flute, a little violin, and sings.

This project is a character study created using plastic wrap and additive modeling techniques. We will focus on form, expression, and creative storytelling. 

Class Supplies: Students should bring reference drawings, written description, and/or photos of the character they hope to make. Students will also need a small "found object" to be part of the sculpture. 

Meet the Teacher: Cindy Dalton

Give me a bit of clay or a brush, and I’m right at home. These days, you’ll find me in my home pottery shop or art studio, working in clay, sculpture, and painting—sometimes messy, always fun, and often inspired by the Bible and my Christian faith. Before retiring, I worked as an Interpreter for the Deaf and a Visual Arts teacher. My life was always centered around the classroom, and I’ve carried that love of sharing, learning, and creating with others into everything I do. I’ve shown and sold my work in local galleries, and recently, one of my pieces made the cover of a magazine. I’m married and blessed with five children, their spouses, and twelve grandchildren, all who bring so much joy to my life.

A short musical theater scene will be sung with a performance on the final day of class. 

Class Supplies: Please wear comfortable clothes.  You are encouraged to bring a recording device for your personal after-class memorization. (This is optional) . You are expected to learn your music between classes. 

Meet the Teacher: Cecile Saine

Cecile Saine teaches Voice at her home in Rochester, NY and was a Senior Voice Instructor at The Eastman School of Music for 20 years. She sang over 1200 concerts on the Eastern Seaboard, of which 40 were sung with The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. "Theater for Singers" was created and directed by Cecile for 13 years at The Eastman Community Music School.

Learn the different aspects of creating a marketing documentary from camera angles, lighting, and sound.

Class Supplies: None

Meet the Teacher: Tirzah Schneider 

I am a professional Photographer and Videographer and have been in the wedding industry since 2017, based right here in Rochester, NY. I specialize in weddings, couples, and seniors. I graduated in 2021 with my Bachelor's degree in photography.

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