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Shakespearean Scenes
with Julia Giolzetti
Grades 6-12
Whether you're new to the Bard or a seasoned sonneteer, there's something for everyone to learn in this class focusing on some of Shakespeare’s iconic scenes. Students will become text detectives, mining their lines for Shakespeare's acting clues hidden in plain sight. A wonderful opportunity for students of all experience levels to take a crack at some of the best material ever written for actors. And in this class, everyone plays a starring role!
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Conservatory Acting Camp: Puffs
with Hunter Brown
Grades 7 - 12
Background characters deserve to be in the spotlight too! Join the Puffs, students from everyone’s favorite School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, who are ready to take center stage. This fast-paced, two-week acting conservatory will help students finesse skills in scene work and character development.
Please note that, in observance of Juneteenth, this camp will begin on June 21.
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Session 1 Performance Camp - School Daze
with Hannah Corder
Grades 1 - 8
School may be out, but theatre is in! Join Junior Theatre for a week with your favorite school pals from classic stories such as Matilda, The Prom, High School Musical, School of Rock and more! Act, sing and dance your way to the top of the class!
Please note that this is a 4-day camp. Class will run June 21-24 in observance of Juneteenth.
Session 1 Tech Camp: Stinky Cheese Man
with Hannah Corder
Grades 5 - 12
What happens backstage is just as important as what happens on stage! Students will get hands-on experience learning about the many elements of technical theatre that help bring a story to life. Working with professional designers and technicians, students will gain exposure to lighting, sound, scenic and prop design. A great choice for teens with an interest in backstage work and fully rounding out their theatrical experience!
Please note that this is a 4-day camp and will begin on June 21 in observance of Juneteenth.
Session 2 Performance Camp - Camp Miranda
with Hannah Corder
Grades 1-8
Spend a music-filled week inspired by the many creations of the master of musical theatre himself, Lin Manuel-Miranda! Drawing from hits like Hamilton, In the Heights, Encanto and Moana, students will use the power of song and self expression to explore unique stories from different cultures.
Session 3 Performance Camp - Backstage Pass
with Hannah Corder
Grades 1 - 8
Be a VIP and get an exclusive sneak peek into Junior Theatre’s 75th season! Students attending this special camp will get a preview of songs, scenes and dances from our upcoming season’s mainstage productions. Specialty sessions will focus on audition techniques and preparing yourself to participate in next year’s shows. Just announced! Season 75 will include The SpongeBob Musical, Matilda, How I Became A Pirate, Cinderella and more!
Please note that this is a 4-day camp and will begin on July 5th.
Session 4 Performance Camp - Puppet-Palooza
with Hannah Corder
Grades 1 - 8
Take character creation to the next level with the magic of puppetry! Students will study different styles of puppets and their ties to theatre via musicals like The Lion King and Little Shop of Horrors. Create your own puppet and bring them to life through voice, movement and storytelling.
Musical Theatre Conservatory Jr.: How To Eat Like A Child
with Ricardo Valenzuela
Grades 4 - 8
July 18-29 at City College, M-F
This musical adventure through the joys and sorrows of being a child includes hilarious lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to tease your sister and how to act after being sent to your room. Our musical theatre conservatory focuses on developing the skills and techniques of performance and will culminate in an open presentation of work – perfect for students in grades 4 - 8 who are ready for a challenge!