LEWISTON — This summer, The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre, will offer a professional theater training program for young actors, July 7-25. Taught by theater professionals, with professional standards and insights, this program is an alternative to traditional drama camps.

The Public Theatre is accepting applications from dedicated students, ages 10-16, to participate in the three-week, intensive training program, featuring master acting classes, stage combat, movement, voice and speech, singing and text analysis. The program will culminate in a free public performance on July 25. Participation in this program is through audition only.

Audition applications and details may be obtained by visiting www.thepublictheatre.org/summer-drama-camp, calling 782-2211, or emailing info@thepublictheatre.org.

Students will have the opportunity to audition for the program on either Saturday, April 12 or, if openings are still available, at a later date in May. Application deadline is Wednesday, April 9, and students will be contacted to schedule an audition time. Scholarships are available for a limited number of students with appropriate financial need.  Scholarships are underwritten in part by Berube’s Complete Auto Care and Falcon Shoe Manufacturing.