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Grades PreK-K
Fairytale Factory (Grades PreK-K)
June 11 - June 15, 2012, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Tuition: $220
Join us on a whimsical journey where you can become part of your favorite fairytales in this timeless camp. Students explore movement, voice, and storytelling as well as arts and crafts in this class celebrating variations on favorite fairytales.
Marvelous Monsters and Mermaids (Grades PreK-K)
June 25 – June 29, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Tales (or tails) of extraordinary monsters and graceful mermaids are the inspiration for this deep-sea adventure camp. Little mariners bring to life colorful characters from Where the Wild Things Are, The Little Mermaid, and others through creative stories, crafts, and costumes.
Fun with Seuss (Grades PreK-K)
July 9 – July 13, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition $220
Oh, the places you’ll go! Come explore the world of Dr. Seuss. In this class, you will use your imagination to hitch a ride with The Lorax, taste some Green Eggs and Ham, and listen as Horton Hears a Who!
Fabulous Fairies and Dynamic Dragons (Grades PreK-K)
July 30 – August 3, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Using mystical adventures and a pinch of fairy dust, students imaginatively explore their favorite fairy and dragon characters and create unforgettable original tales with a special blend of dragon fire and fairy wings.
Grades K-1
Winnie the Pooh and Friends Too! (Grades K-1)
June 20 – June 23, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Wednesday-Saturday), * 4-day camp
Tuition: $200
Come join A.A. Milne’s Christopher Robin and his famous friends. Play the part of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and others. Learn about storytelling through art, games, costumes, and possibly some sticky honey.
Magic Kingdom Adventures (Grades K-1)
July 2 – July 6 2012 (no camp 7/4), 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, * 4-day camp
Tuition: $200
Visit an enchanted castle inhabited by royalty, magic, and animal friends, while exploring movement, voice, and storytelling as well as arts and crafts. Enjoy becoming noble knights, crafty wizards, or plucky princesses.
Pirates and Princesses (Grades K-1)
July 16 - July 20, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition $220
Shiver me timbers! Experience the adventurous worlds of sea and land through thrilling stories, craft projects, and costumes in this camp featuring princesses, sea creatures, and pirates.
Grades 1-2
Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains (Grades 1-2)
June 25 – June 29, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away… Come visit the Star Wars universe and pick your side – Sith Master or Jedi Hero? Explore the many imaginative characters and distant worlds. No light sabers required.
Magic Tree House (Grades 1-2)
July 9 – July 13, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Join Jack and Annie (from Mary Pope Osborne’s much-loved series) on their journeys through history. This camp uses historical figures and settings as a springboard for learning how to portray specific character traits.
Alice in Wonderland (Grades 1-2)
July 16- July 20, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Don’t be late! Join the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, or the Queen of Hearts, and follow Alice down the rabbit hole. Learn beginning characterization in addition to other basic theatre concepts while exploring the dynamic world of Lewis Carroll’s “wonderland”.
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Grades 3-5
Hogwarts (Grades 3-5)
(Choose Section A or B)
Section A: June 20 – June 23, 2012, (Wednesday-Saturday) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, * 4-day camp
Tuition: $200
Section B: July 23 – July 27, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Enter the magical world of Hogwarts (no port-key required.) J.K. Rowling’s classic book series are the inspiration for this mystical and unforgettable adventure. Develop memorable characters while exploring concepts such as voice, movement, character objective, and stage presence.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Grades 3-5)
July 2 – July 6, 2012, (No camp 7/4) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, * 4-day camp
Tuition: $200
Students learn how to create characters from the ground up by using and developing their own unique vocal and physical skills. Basic theatre and acting terminology are woven throughout the class as students re-enact and reinvent Louis Sachar's award-winning books of the funniest school in the universe where kids turn into apples and conduct orchestras of imaginary instruments.
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Grades 3-5)
July 16 – July 20, 2012, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Enter the magical world of Narnia (no fur-coat required.) C.S. Lewis’ classic book series are the inspiration for this mystical and unforgettable adventure. Develop memorable characters while exploring concepts such as voice, movement, character objective, and stage presence.
Grades 8-12
Stage Combat, Shakespeare Style (Grades 8-12)
July 23 – July 27, 2012, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Come have a swashbuckling time learning stage combat skills that will be added to Shakespeare scenes. Come gain an understanding of the old world language of Shakespeare through movement, scene work and classical techniques. “Once more unto the breech, dear friends, once more.”
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Grades 1-2
Musical Theatre: Annie (Grades 1-2)
June 20 – June 23, 2012, (Wednesday-Saturday), 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, * 4-day camp
Tuition: $200
The orphans have a “Hard Knock Life,” but Annie always looks forward to “Tomorrow” and a better life. Enjoy other favorites such as “Maybe” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.”
Musical Theatre: Beauty and the Beast (Grades 1-2)
July 2 – July 6, 2012, (no camp 7/4), 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, * 4-day camp
Tuition: $200
Be our Guest! This class will explore songs and scenes from the hit Broadway musical. Join Belle, the Beast, and the other classic Disney characters as you learn vocal, dance, and acting techniques using a healthy dose of kitchen utensils.
Musical Theatre: The Lion King (Grades 1-2)
July 23 - July 27, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
“Hakuna Matata!” No worries in this camp! Join the herd from The Lion King on a journey so incredible it will make you sing “The Circle of Life.” Just make sure to “Be Prepared” for anything.
Musical Theatre: Tangled + The Princess and the Frog (Grades 1-2)
July 30 - August 3, 2012, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuition: $220
Let down your hair! You’ll be singing and dancing as you explore a new jazzy world beyond Rapunzel’s tower. Get ‘Tangled” up in New Orleans blues, webbed feet, and golden locks.
Grades 3-5
Musical Theatre: Shrek (Grades 3-5)
June 25 – June 29, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Students work in a collaborative style to develop musical theatre skills through songs and scenes from the new Broadway show: Shrek the Musical. Come join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and their fairytale friends as you sing and dance your way through the swamp.
Musical Theatre: Seussical (Grades 3-5)
July 9 – July 13, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
“How Lucky You Are” to work on performance technique and skills by using songs such as “Oh the Thinks You Can Think” and “It’s Possible”. Don’t forget your “Green Eggs and Ham.”
Musical Theatre: Wicked (Grades 3-5)
June 25-29, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $220
Songs from the phenomenal smash Broadway hit, Wicked, such as “Popular,” “The Wizard and I,” and “What is this Feeling” create a fun and challenging camp with an emphasis on performance technique and skills.
Musical Theatre: The Music Man (Grades 3-5)
July 30 - August 3, 2012 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Tuition: $220
There is trouble in River City! Jump into one of the great classics and sing and dance your heart out to such tunes as “Ya Got trouble”, “Seventy-Six Trombones,” and “Gary Indiana.” A ticket to the KIDSTAGE production of The Music Man is provided for each enrolled student.
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Grades 4-6
Camp Rock (Grades 4-6)
June 20 – June 23, 2012, (Wednesday-Saturday), 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, * 4-day camp
Tuition: $300
The smash Disney hit injects energy and pop songs into the KIDSTAGE classroom. Collaborate on a revue of the songs and moves you love. This camp will take rock to the next level.
Putting on a Show: Cinderella KIDS (Grades 4-6)
July 23 – July 27, 2012, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuition: $330
Kick up your heels! It’s show time! Dance, sing, act, and tell a memorable story! Students will put their skills to work and present a mini-musical for family and friends on the last day of camp. Class time includes learning music, staging, choreography, rehearsal terminology, and rehearsing with a script. “Bibbidi Bobbidi-Boo!”
Grades 6-9
Wicked (Grades 6-9)
June 25 – July 9, 2012, 9:30AM-3:30 PM
Tuition: $330
Create a musical revue of songs such as “One Short Day”, “Defying Gravity”, and “The Wizard and I” from the Tony Award-winning musical, Wicked.
Little Shop of Horrors (Grades 6-9)
July2 – July 6, 2012, (no camp 7/4), 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, * 4-day camp
Tuition: $300
“Feed me Seymour”! Come join Audrey, Seymour and Audrey 2 as they find “Somewhere that’s Green”. Students will expand their musical theatre experience learning doo-wop and Motown styles of singing and movement.
Glee! (Grades 6-9)
July 16 – July 20, 2012, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuition: $330
Inspired by the hit TV show, Glee, we put a KIDSTAGE twist on the choir experience. Mash-ups and solos - pop and Broadway, “Glee” will tackle it all. Focus on original show-choir style choreography and true ensemble performance.
Mamma Mia and other Movie Musicals (Grades 6-9)
July30 – August 3, 2012, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuition: $330
Join the movie musical craze! Students will hand-pick their favorite numbers from recent Broadway/Hollywood musicals. The result will be a musical revue of songs from such musicals as Mamma Mia!, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, and Legally Blonde.
Grades 7-10
Les Miserables and other British Blockbusters (Grades 7-10)
July 9 - July 13, 2012, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuition $330
London’s West End has exported some of Broadway’s biggest hits such as Les Miserables, Cats!, The Phantom of the Opera and many more. No passport required for this singing and dancing extravaganza, but these hits are Standing Room Only.
Grades 9-12
Rent (Grades 9-12)
July 30 – August 3, 2012, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuition: $330
The students will work in a collaborative style on fine-tuning a musical revue of songs such as “Seasons of Love,” “Will I?”, and “Living in America” from the Tony Award winning musical, Rent. Work with RJ Tancioco (Village Theatre favorite and music director of Rent at the 5th Avenue.)
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