Pittsburgh CLO Academy Announces 2011 Summer Camps

The Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater is currently enrolling students entering grades 1-12 for its 2011 Summer Camps. Each fun-filled session is designed to give children the opportunity to experience preparing for and performing on the stage. Working with a Director, Music Director and Choreographer, students will create their own exciting musical theater experience!

These one, two and three-week performance camps will culminate in a live, on-stage performance for family and friends. In addition to classroom and performance experience, students will also receive a ticket to a Pittsburgh CLO Summer Season performance at the Benedum Center. Tuition for Summer Camps starts at $195.

2011 Pittsburgh CLO Academy Summer Camps

Grades 1-3: 101 Dalmatians
Dates: June 20 - July 1
Time: 8:30am - 2:00pm, Monday - Friday
Based on the beloved children's movie, this fun-filled summer camp features delightful music, lovable characters and one of Disney's most deliciously evil villains. Don't miss your chance to join Pongo and Perdita on a daring mission to rescue their 101 adorable Dalmatian puppies from the Cruella De Vil and her plan to turn them into a new fur coat!

Grades 2-12: The Sound of Music
Dates: June 13 - 17
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday - Friday
This delightful summer camp is sure to be one of your "favorite things!" Join Maria, a young, aspiring but quirky, nun as she fills the lives of the Von Trapp children with "The Sound of Music." This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features an uplifting story and an irresistible score including "Climb Every Mountain," "Do-Re-Mi," "Edelweiss" and "My Favorite Things."

Grades 4-6: Disney's Camp Rock
Dates: July 5 - 22
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Pack your bags for Camp Rock! This new musical, based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, will fire up the stage with over a dozen songs, including "This Is Me," "Can't Back Down," "It's On," and "We Rock."

Grades 7-9: Disney's Camp Rock
Dates: July 25 - August 12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Grades 7-9: Cats
Dates: July 5 - 22
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Inspired by the whimsical poetry of T.S. Eliot, this song and dance filled summer camp is the purrfect way to create memories that will live forever! Featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies "Memory," "Magical Mr. Mistoffelees," and "Macavity: The Mystery Cat."

Grades 4-6: Cats
Dates: July 25 - August 12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Grades 9-12: Pre-Professional Performers Intensive - Jekyll & Hyde
Dates: June 6 - 17
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm*, Monday - Friday
Spend two weeks studying with professional actors, directors and choreographers. Get an inside look at the rehearsal process for Pittsburgh CLO's Jekyll & Hyde and attend the show! Experience a rehearsal with professional actors and directors in the Benedum Center rehearsal studios. This popular program for students is a must for any aspiring performing artist.
*Arrival & departure times may vary.

Grades 6-8: Pre-Professional Performers Intensive - Jesus Christ Superstar
Dates: July 25 - August 5
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm*, Monday - Friday
Spend two weeks studying with professional actors, directors and choreographers. Get an inside look at the rehearsal process for Pittsburgh CLO's Jesus Christ Superstar and attend the show! Experience a rehearsal with professional actors and directors in the Benedum Center rehearsal studios. This popular program for students is a must for any aspiring performing artist.
*Arrival & departure times may vary.

Registration Information
Camps take place at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy and after-care is available. Pittsburgh CLO Academy is located in Penn Avenue Place in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Students should enroll based on the grade level they will be attending in the fall of 2011. For enrollment applications, or for more information, please visit our website at pittsburghCLO.org, call 412-281-2234 or email cloacademy@pittsburghclo.org.