With summer vacation in everyone's sight, it's time for parents to take on the grueling task of planning the summer schedule for the kids. Bay Street helps make it easy this year. Along with The Ark Project, Bay Street is proud to present three different summer camp opportunities that are sure to please even the most discerning youth! Each week-long session will be held at Nova's Ark in Water Mill from 2pm - 4:30pm daily and is for kids ages 8 - 12. Children can sign up for one week or all three weeks.
First up is Bay Street's popular MUSICAL THEATER CAMP which returns for one- week only, Monday, July 5th thru Friday July 9th, from 2pm to 4:30pm daily with Debra Barsha again at the helm. This camp offers an opportunity for kids ages 8-12 to learn all aspects of creating and performing in a show. Students will write and star in their very own mini-musical which will incorporate many of the dramatic arts, including singing, dancing, acting, improvisation, and more.
Returning by popular demand, Ms. Barsha is a Broadway professional whom Bay Street campers know and adore. For those not yet familiar with Ms. Barsha's talents, she can be seen as the current pianist, singer and Assistant Conductor of Broadway's Jersey Boys.
From Monday, July 12th thru Friday, July 16th from 2-4:30pm, Bay Street's new ROOTS OF RHYTHM CAMP will please new and expert drummers alike. In this drumming camp, children will experience traditional hand drums and the way in which they apply to the modern drum set. The kids will learn how to fully enjoy and appreciate the power of rhythm!! The camp will explore the origin and history of rhythm and how it has become the backbone of many of today's musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, funk and latin.
The Roots of Rhythm Camp will be taught by local talent Claes Brondal, the musician behind the vastly successful Bay Burger Jam Session which was held this winter at Bay Street Theatre. "Participating in this drum camp is a great chance for students to learn new music and rhythms - and gives me the opportunity to pass on the joy of drumming," says Brondal.
Monday, July 26th thru Friday, July 30th, is Bay Street's PRODUCTION LAB CAMP which is based on a successful kids class held at Bay Street this past Spring. Kids who love music and computers will love The Production Lab! Campers will create music, words and images using traditional instruments and modern software technology. Kids will share inspirational and empowering stories about their communities, and perform a final production on stage. All participants will receive an edited DVD at the end of the session!
The Production Lab Camp will be taught by local artists Robbie McDonald and Steve Watson. Robbie is a writer and director, as well as an award-winning creator of nationally recognized humanitarian productions. Steve has been seen on Broadway as a musician and composer and is also a music educator.
Bay Street's summer camps will be held at NOVA'S ARK at 60 Millstone Road in Water Mill. "The camps will take place in the performance space of a beautiful barn housed on THE ARK PROJECT'S vast nature preserve. In the tradition of The Ark Project's mission towards "the creative educational process," we are thrilled to hold our camps this year in such an inspiring and nurturing creative environment!" says Bay Street's Director of Education Debra Barsha.
The cost for Camp is $375 for any one of the week-long programs. Each session will be held Monday thru Friday from 2pm - 4:30pm. Children may attend one-week or all three if they choose! To reserve space call Bay Street's administrative office at 631-725-0818, ext 110. Space is limited!
For a complete listing of events at Bay Street go to www.baystreet.org, call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or visit Bay Street on the Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. The box office is open Tues - Sat from 11am - 6pm.
Bay Street Theatre is a not-for-profit regional theater presenting new, classic and contemporary works, with a commitment to challenging and entertaining our diverse community. This commitment extends to innovative educational programs that highlight the power of live theater. It is our mission to be an artistic haven for an extended family of artists and audience, while continuing to provide a gathering place to share in the unique collective theatrical experience.
