WOB Children's Theater Opens Summer Camp Registration 3/5

Way Off Broadway's Children's Theatre Summer Camp is one of the most popular summer acting programs in the area. Since it first began 15 years ago, more and more young people have become interested in performing and learning about live theatre. While the Frederick area is lucky to have many theatre educational opportunities, it has become paramount for parents to find the right program that fits their child's needs. Beginning on Saturday morning, March 5th, Way Off Broadway will begin its registration for the 2011 Children's Theatre Summer Camp.

Way Off Broadway will again offer Drama and Musical Theatre sessions for various age groups, ranging from 6 - 16.

Those participating in the Drama Camp meet 4 days a week for a three-week session. During that time, classes focus on theatre techniques and acting through specific acting exercises and theatre training games. Improvisation is a great part of these exercises and encourages students to work creatively, individually, and with others. Students will also go through the rehearsal process and take part in a performance at the end of their three-week session.

The Musical Theatre camp will meet 4 days a week for a two-week session and incorporate aspects of musical theatre through vocal music, acting exercises, and basic choreography. At the end of the two-week session, students will take part in a mini-production.
Session 1 - DRAMA Ages 13-16: June 20 - July 7, 2011
This session will meet Monday - Thursday from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $280 Instructor: Susan Thornton
Performances for Session 1 will be on Thursday evening, July 7 & Saturday afternoon, July 9.
Production: WHOSE FAIRY TALE IS THIS?
Session 2 - MUSICAL THEATRE Ages 9 - 14: July 11 - July 21, 2011

This session will meet Monday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $350 Instructors: Bill Kiska & Jordan Stocksdale

Performances for Session 2 will be on Thursday evening, July 21 & Saturday afternoon, July 23.
Production: To Be Announced
Session 3A - DRAMA Ages 6 - 8: July 25 - August 11, 2011
This session will meet Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon

Price: $280 Instructor: Susan Thornton
Performances for Session 3 will be on Thursday evening, August 11 & Saturday afternoon, August 13.
Production: Alice in Wonderland
Session 3B - DRAMA Ages 9 - 12: July 25 - August 11, 2011
This session will meet Monday - Thursday from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $280 Instructor: Susan Thornton
Performances for Session 3 will be on Thursday evening, August 11 & Saturday afternoon, August 13.
Production: The Park

Registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis and will begin on Saturday, March 5th starting at 8:00 a.m. at the theatre. Registration must be done in person. There are no phone or mail-in registrations. Drama sessions are $280 per student. The Musical Theatre session is $350 per student

Since it first began in the summer of 1996, and because of its popularity, Way Off Broadway's education program expanded to include youth theatre classes during the spring and fall as well. Spring classes this year begin March 1st and are currently taking registrations.
For additional information on Way Off Broadway's Children's Theatre Summer Camp or its spring Actors' Studio classes, visit the theatre's website at www.wayoffbroadway.com.

The Actors' Studio and Children's Theatre Summer Camp are part of The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, which has been a leader in the region's performing arts community since it first opened in 1995. Under the direction of the Kiska Family since 2002, WOB has produced such productions as A Funny Thing . . . Forum, Guys & Dolls, Steel Magnolias, Oklahoma!, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, The Odd Couple, A Chorus Line, The Sound of Music, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evita, and Cats, as well as the regional and area premieres of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl - The Musical, Jerry Herman's La Cage aux Folles, the musical comedy The Wedding Singer, and Mel Brooks' The Producers. Located along Route 40 West, the Golden Mile in Frederick, the theatre also produces a one-of-a-kind children's lunch theatre, as well as special events throughout the year. Way Off Broadway's 2011 Mainstage Season features The Drowsy Chaperone, Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific, Hairspray, Chicago, and Christmas Tidings.

 

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