StageKidz Camp
Hello families!
We have an exciting new adventure planned for the Spring! This year we're turning our StageKidz/Teenies 10-week camp into a 13-week camp. The first two weeks will be spent working solely on audition materials, to ensure that all campers are as prepared as they can be for their audition for roles in Alice and Wonderland, Jr. This will be an intense workshop-style session, where students should come to camp prepared to learn their songs, and to perform them for the counselors. The counselors will work with each camper to improve each audition as much as possible, but the success of this will depend on your children’s receptiveness and willingness to work with criticism. We are confident that with this valuable extra time, and hard work, we will see a lot of new talent popping out of the woodwork!
Camp begins on February 4 and runs until March 24. We will then take a two-week break to accommodate our NewStage Teen program’s production of Urinetown and Easter break/Spring break the following week. We will resume camp on April 14 and run until show dates on May 17-19, 2012.
Please be aware that the week beginning on Sunday, May 13, we will have “tech week.” Being present at tech week is vitally important to the show’s success, as this is when we add lighting, costumes, makeup and sets. The Teenies usually go first, and are usually done no later than 7pm. Kidz are done by 8pm. If you foresee a problem, please just let us know ahead of time.
Prices have increased slightly, but were based on the daily rate of our original price x 13 weeks.
We hope to see you with us again, and let me know if you have any questions!
Kim Micale
Camp Director
How we're different from other camps
Our teachers LOVE what they do at camp. They are all college graduates and have degrees in their disciplines. They continually act in their free time, and have a passion for the performing arts.
We are an equal opportunity program and there are no student "stars"! Each student has an equal shot at the part of their choice.
Low student-teacher ratio: By having a strong experienced staff, we offer a great ratio of teachers to students (usually less than 10:1. For younger groups, it's less).
Building a strong non-competitive community is our priority. Sharing circles, trust activities, ensemble work and a sense of ritual accompany all the work we do and the students thrive on it!
New Stage (ages 14-18)
As an extension of our renowned Stage Kidz/Stage Teenies program, New Stage will continue to enhance and develop your teenager's performing skills. With challenging new scripts, music, and theme, we will foster a learning environment to help your camper excel in performance. Please note that we will not be doing Jr. versions of shows. The show selections will be based on enrollment, and will be school and/or full editions.
StageKidz (ages 8-13)
Camp runs from 9:30-3:30; students will focus on acting, singing, dancing, and creating the art involved in a stage production. Camp session for StageKidz culminates in four performances. Campers must be available for all performances.
StageTeenies (ages 4-7)
Camp runs from 9:30-12:30; students will focus on character creation, acting through play, costume, set, and script creation working with the teacher. Camp session for Teenies culminates in an original play to be performed on Nov. 10-Nov. 12. The Teenies' play will be performed before the StageKidz production. The show will depend on who signs up for the camp. There is a limit of ten campers for this program.
To register or for more information, please call (609) 354-8627.