The Summer Workshop is a three-week intensive workshop run by Rude Mechanicals, Austin’s award winning theatre collective, in which girls envision, create, publish, and perform original works for the stage based on their own life experiences. Girls work with professional writers, performers, and designers to put their stories on stage for two free public performances. The summer workshop kicks off the Grrl Action program-year, and graduates of the summer program are invited to participate in the year-round artistic mentorship program. No former experience with creative writing or performance is required.

          We frequently partner with and recruit from other community organizations that work with youth in the Austin area. If you’re involved with such an organization and/or know a girl who might be a good fit for Grrl Action, we’re eager to talk to you too. We will organize recruitment presentations, meetings with prospective applicants, and packets of information about the program at your request.

          Tuition for the three-week summer workshop is $300. This covers all program expenses, including supplies, snacks, and any props, costumes, and technical needs for the final performances. Full and partial scholarships are available. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need only, and no girl will be turned away from the program because of financial reasons.