How do I apply for Summer Institute?
When is Summer Institute?
Who is eligible?
Where is Summer Institute?
What is the deadline for applications?
How do you select students?
What should I include in my application?
How many students will be admitted?
When and how will I know if I am admitted?
What is the tuition for Summer Institute?
Are there scholarships available?
Who are the teachers?
Should I bring a lunch?
How do I get to Summer Institute?
How are parents involved?

How do I apply for Summer Institute?
Applying for SI is easy! Applications will be available on Monday, February 15, 2010. Be sure to answer the questions in order and click submit when done.  Click here to apply now!

When is Summer Institute?
Summer Institute runs Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, July 5 - August 2, 2010. Some Saturday events are also scheduled. Visit our SI Calendar page for the full schedule.

Who is eligible?
All students age 13-18 who are registered in school are eligible to apply.

Where is Summer Institute?
The first three weeks of Summer Institute classes, July 5 - July 23, will be held at the University of Minnesota Rarig Center on the West Bank Campus. The last week, July 26 - August 2, will take place at Penumbra Theatre in St. Paul as we prepare for the final performance.

What is the deadline for applications?
General applications are due on Monday, May 24, 2010.

How do you select students?
Students are selected based on their commitment to studying the craft of drama and using theater to promote social change. We admit students who can demonstrate leadership, a passion for the arts, and a commitment to social justice issues. Students should be excited, enthusiastic and committed to completing the Summer Institute program.

What should I include in my application?
Make sure that your personal information is current and complete and that you answer each of the short answer questions as well as the essay question. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, be sure to complete all of the questions in the scholarship section to the best of your ability. Feel free to call if you have questions about the application, essays or scholarship information.

How many students will be admitted?
The Summer Institute program will admit no more than 30 new students in 2010.

When and how will I know if I am admitted?
Penumbra Theatre Company will contact you to let you know that your application was received within one week of you submitting your application. Accepted students will be notified by mail the week of May 23-29, 2010. Those who are not accepted into the program will receive a detailed letter explaining the decisions no later than June 1, 2010.

What is the tuition for Summer Institute?
The tuition for 2010 is $400 per student. This includes classes and registration. Scholarships are available to qualifying students.

Are there scholarships available?
Penumbra Theatre provides a limited number of scholarships that cover full tuition. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out the appropriate section on the enrollment application form. All students from Saint Paul schools who sign up through Saint Paul Connections and who are accepted into Summer Institute 2010 can attend for just one dollar. If you have questions regarding scholarships, please feel free to contact the Education Office at 651-288-7791.

Who are the teachers?
Professional artists from around the country, Penumbra Theatre hires instructors at the forefront of theatre for social change.

Should I bring a lunch?
Lunches and snacks are provided for all students during the duration of Summer Institute. Every effort is made to accommodate students with special dietary needs or concerns.

How do I get to Summer Institute?
If you do not have a parent or guardian who can drop you off, bus passes are provided for students who need them after the first day. Summer Institute can also help coordinate carpool teams once the program has begun.

How are parents involved?
Parents are integral to the process of Summer Institute. While students go through classes that provoke thought and action around issues of social justice, parents also receive training to keep the dialogue going at home. It is important for parents and guardians of accepted students to attend Orientation Day on Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 2 - 5pm.