Cincinnati Playhouse to Host Summer Theatre Camps

Cincinnati's Tony Award-winning theatre once again offers its popular one-week Summer Theatre Day Camp programs for school-age children this summer, along with an exciting new option: a three-week Performance Academy for young theatre enthusiasts entering grades seven to 12. The Playhouse's six one-week Theatre Day Camp sessions begin June 13 and continue through July 29; the single three-week Performance Academy runs from July 11 through July 29.

The Performance Academy, geared to middle and high school students, offers the opportunity to create a play from beginning to end. The ensemble will develop a play based on a classic book, creating everything from the script to the sets, costumes and props. The three-week Performance Academy, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, will culminate in a performance for friends and family. No audition is necessary.

Theatre Day Camp sessions consist of one-week, full-day sessions from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays for children entering grades one through 12. Each of the six sessions offers acting and improvisation. Other classes may include circus training, Shakespeare, musical theatre, puppetry, playwriting, stage combat, theatre design and more. Because classes and instructors vary for each session, campers interested in participating in multiple camps will have a different experience each week.

In addition to the camp sessions, the Playhouse offers before and after care for parents who need additional schedule flexibility.

All Playhouse camp classes are taught by theatre professionals who bring years of experience and a strong focus in education to their students. The instructors are trained to adjust the classes to challenge all students' skills and talents. All experience levels are welcome.
Register now for the best availability. The cost is $1,050 for the Performance Academy, and $295 for each session of the Theatre Day Camp.
Before Care (8-9 a.m.) and After Care (4:30-5:30 p.m.) may be added for $30 each per week. Register online at www.cincyplay.com or call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of the community contributors to the ArtsWave campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation

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