Teco Theatrical Productions Summer Theater Camp slots filling up fast

Still haven't figured out a productive activity for your children or teen to do this summer, one that is cost effective during the current recession and may lead into a future career for your youth?

Beginning June 8 - July 31, 2009, TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. will offer an eight week summer theater camp at their newly renovated, ecologically friendly facility, the Bishop Arts Theater Center.

Success stories from Teco's 2008 Summer Theater Camp include 2 youth participants were selected as actors in Theatre Three's current musical production of "Lost in the Stars", which has opened to glowing reviews from local theater critics (REVIEWS: Dallas Morning News; Turtle Creek News; Theater Jones; THE Magazine; The Column; Renegade Bus). Another TeCo student was picked up by The Campbell Agency, one of Dallas' top talent agencies. 

Jobs in theater requires all sorts of multitasking entrepreneurial skills and talents.  TeCo's summer enrichment program provides an array of fun-filled activities that help prepare youngsters for a sustaining career in the arts.

Students will not only learn how to perform on stage but will also learn the business side of the industry: 

• how to prepare a headshot and resume,
• how to submit headshots & resumes to agencies, and 
• how to audition  

Other camp activities include visual and literary arts, African drumming, dance, and music appreciation.

The camp is open to children ages 6 to 17 years old. Only 50 applications will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Camp hours are from 7 am to 5 pm, Mon. thru Thu. which is perfect for working moms and dads. The program culminates with a production by camp participants so parents can witness the transforming power of theater and the arts!

Tuition is only $65 per week and includes breakfast and a lunch! A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a place in this fun-packed, high energy, enrichment program. Full tuition is due no later than June 1, 2009.

For more info: Contact TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. at 214-948-0716 or by email at info@tecotheater.org. TeCo Theatrical Productions is located at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, Texas. Founded in September of 1993, TeCo Theatrical Productions is an award-winning multicultural theatre company with IRS 501 (c)(3) tax exempt status whose mission is simple: we are committed to the success of developing artists by performing and educating...always entertaining on purpose.

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