A triple threat in theatre can sing, dance, and act. Broadway stars like Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, and Hugh Jackman are all triple threats. Triple threats are not created during a one-week summer intensive, they are not even created during one year of study. It takes years and years of training to master the crafts of singing, dancing, and acting. But, after attending the Triple Threats Intensive at Piedmont University you will know how your skills compare to others your age and you will walk away knowing what training you need to pursue next. We can’t predict if you will become a triple threat, but you will know what it takes to be one.
The Triple Threats Intensive at Piedmont University focuses students ages 14-18 on the foundational skills needed for a career in musical theatre. During this one-week intensive workshop, students work with Piedmont faculty and alums to create a musical revue including songs from both classic and contemporary Broadway musicals, which will be performed on the last day. During rehearsals, students receive vocal coaching that covers expression, technique, tone, intonation, blend, harmony, and more. Students will also learn a variety of upbeat and expressive choreography, as well as simple dance training, acting instruction, and audition experience including headshots to use later. This summer intensive is designed for high school students who are considering a career in theatre or who are serious about improving their musical theatre skills. Enrollment will be between 10 and 20 students to ensure each student one-on-one attention.
Dates and Times: June 15-19, 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm daily
Location: Swanson Center for the Performing Arts and Communications on the Piedmont University Campus in Demorest, GA
Tuition: $550
A Typical Day during the Triple Threats Intensive
9:00 am Warm-ups with Kylie and Gracie
9:30 am Group 1 works choreography with Gracie and Group 2 works on staging and acting with Kylie
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Group 2 works choreography with Gracie and Group 1 works on staging and acting with Kylie
11:45 am Morning Reflection
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Audition Master Class
1:00 pm Revue rehearsal with Kylie & Gracie
3:00 pm Break
3:15 pm Revue rehearsal with Kylie & Gracie
4:45 pm Afternoon Reflection
5:00 pm Dismissal
Triple Threats '26 Staff
Kylie is an Adjunct Professor of Theatre and a professional actor and teaching artist from Winfield, KS. With over 10 years of industry experience, her professional acting credits include theaters and theme parks throughout the country, such as TheatreSquared, Trike Theatre For Youth, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and Silver Dollar City. Some of her favorite roles have been Martha from The Secret Garden, Cinderella from Into The Woods, Maureen from RENT, and Eponine from Les Mis. In addition to her professor duties, she also teaches acting, dance, and private voice. Kylie has a BFA in Acting and a BA in Music from Oklahoma City University and a Masters in Music from the University of Central Oklahoma. Kylie loves the art of storytelling, and bringing a sense of social responsibility, hope, and healing to her students and audiences. She lives in Gainesville, GA with her husband, son, and 4 fur babies. And soon, their family will include another bundle of joy!
Gracie is the Drama Teacher at Banks County High School and a proud Piedmont Theatre alum. She is incredibly passionate about singing, acting, dancing and teaching. Some of Gracie’s favorite roles include Alice Murphy in Bright Star, Mary Jo in A Piece of My Heart, Cookie in Rumors and Violet in 9 to 5. She has had the pleasure of choreographing many Shuler Award winning shows, and most recently directed With Two Wings, which was the GHSA Region 8-A Division 1 One Act Runner Up for 2025, and is currently directing and choreographing The Little Mermaid at Banks County High School. Gracie enjoys directing, choreographing, and performing, but sharing her love of theater with students is what brings her joy. She is excited to help students expand their skill sets, and develop the creativity, self-love and confidence that theater has helped her to develop throughout the years.
Kathy is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre at Piedmont University where she works most closely with the Drama Ed majors. She holds a PhD in Theatre Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MFA in Children’s Theatre/Creative Drama from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, Kathy was the head of the Cliff Valley School in Atlanta. Kathy also consults with several professional Children’s Theatres and arts non-profits nationwide helping with everything from marketing to educational programming.