Palefsky Collision Project: 25th Anniversary (Summer 2026)

The 25th Anniversary Palefsky Collision Project (Summer 2026) will convene at the Alliance Theatre on the following dates:

Week 1: Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3
Week 2: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9
Week 3: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
Performance 1: Friday, July 17 (7 PM)
Performance 2: Saturday, July 18 (2:30 PM)

The program meets from 10 AM – 6 PM each day and culminates with public performances.

How to Apply

Rising 11th grade (Class of 2028), 12th grade (Class of 2027), and post-secondary (Class of 2026) students are encouraged to apply by following these steps:

1. Sign Up for a Virtual Interview (February-March 2026)
2. Complete the Online Application (at least 24 hours prior to the Virtual Interview)

Interview & Application Timeline

• January-March: Application & Interview window
• Mid-April: Notifications regarding Summer 2026 sent

About the Virtual Interview

Virtual Interviews will take place via Zoom on the following dates:

• Thursday, Feb. 19 (4-6 PM)
• Thursday, Feb. 26 (4 – 6 PM)
• Saturday, March 7 (10 AM – 1 PM)
• Monday, March 9 (4-6 PM)
• Thursday, March 26 (4-6 PM)

Each interview is approximately 15 minutes in length. During this time, applicants have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Palefsky Collision Project Creative Team, including the Director and Playwright. Applicants should prepare to introduce themselves and answer a few open-ended interview questions. Additionally, the team will invite each applicant to share an artistic talent — this can be anything, such as a monologue, song, dance, slam poetry piece, spoken word piece, creation or design, visual art, photography, or other sharing of choice. Applicants are encouraged to plan this sharing in advance (but please don’t stress this part, as the team is in full support of each applicant’s unique artistry, perspective, and voice).