The Middle School Summer Theatre Intensive is a dynamic two-week program designed to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and prepare students for the next level of theatrical performance. Open to rising middle school students, this program serves as both a creative outlet and a bridge to our upper school theatre program, introducing participants to the rigor and artistry of high school productions. Instructor: Theater Director Jacobi Howard has over two decades of experience as an actor, writer, and director in theater, film, and television. His credits include roles in films such as The Book of Clarence and the Netflix movie The Harder They Fall. He has shared stage and screen with stars such as Idris Elba and Kathleen Turner and has written for an Apple TV series set to debut. As a playwright, his works including "Pants on Fire," "Dirt," and "Souls Amid the Iron Partition" -- have been performed in venues throughout North Carolina. Howard has taught youth master classes, audition workshops, television and film camera techniques, cold readings, and résumé preparation for professional auditions. As a teacher, he says, "I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where students can express themselves authentically and explore their creativity."