Theatre School Summer Camp 2012

Annie Description

Leapin’ Lizards! Annie, Miss Hannigan, Roster, and more will be singing and dancing their way to Easy Street in this musical adventure camp. From scrubbing the floors to shine like the top of the Chrysler Building to Daddy Warbuck’s fancy mansion, campers will explore the world of their favorite spunky heroine along with her loyal sidekick dog, Sandy. Songs from the hit musical include "It’s A Hard Knock Life," "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow," "Little Girls," and more! Work directly with our Emerald City professionals for a full theatrical experience. The ensemble will present their show on the last day of camp! Remember, you’re never fully dressed without a smile!

Location

Athenaeum Theatre Building, 2936 N Southport Ave

Glee Description

Don’t Stop Believin’ that this camp will be one of the most exciting musical experiences of the summer! The camp will be based on the soundtrack of songs from the hit TV show Glee. Campers will also have the opportunity to write their own original scenes together as they create a story around the music they choose from Glee’s vast collection of popular music and show tunes. Our young actors and actresses will work with Emerald City's theatre artists on scene study, voice and diction, improvisation, singing, and dancing for the full professional experience. The ensemble will present their show on the last day of camp! Get ready to get your gleek on!

Location

Athenaeum Theatre Building, 2936 N Southport Ave

James and the Giant Peach Description

Fly away on a whirlwind adventure with James and all his friends! Based on the best-selling Roald Dahl book, this camp follows the tasty tale of James Henry Trotter, an orphan who enters a gigantic, magical peach and has his life turned topsy-turvy by centipedes, glowworms, lady bugs, and maybe even a spider or two! Using games, character work, and even some entomology, campers will embark on a full Emerald City experience and create their own creepy-crawly friends to accompany James on this wild and dream-like musical fairytale. On the final day, the ensemble will present their own magical adventure!

Location

*Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave

Mary Poppins Description

This camp gets the opportunity to work on a script that takes their theatre experience to the next level. Our young actors and actresses will explore the magical tale of a nanny who brings the joy of discipline and family into two children’s lives. Songs from the new Broadway hit and the classic movie include "A Spoon Full of Sugar," "Let’s go Fly a Kite," and "Chim Chim Cher-ee!" Embark on a full theatrical experience, directed by Emerald City’s finest. The ensemble will present their show on the last day of camp! It’s going to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Location

Athenaeum Theatre Building, 2936 N Southport Ave

The Muppets Description

Mah Na Mah Na! Ladies and Gentleman, it’s the Muppets Show Camp! It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get things started for a Muppet camp delight! Campers have a unique opportunity to explore the genre of a Muppet-themed variety show, visiting all your favorite friends including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and more! Work with known characters and also use your creativity to make come up with new Muppets. Campers will focus on comic timing, puppetry, singing, and dancing directed by Emerald City professionals. The sky’s the limit as campers get to write and create their very own original show, performed on the last day of camp.

Location

Athenaeum Theatre Building, 2936 N Southport Ave