Tuesday, June 5, 2012

BROADWAY CAMPS, KIDS & TEENS



A Class Act NY, an acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its upcoming One-Week Broadway Camps and Broadway Boot Camp. Producer states: "Looking for superior training for your budding thespian? A Class Act NY One-Week Broadway Camp programs are taught by Broadway stars and are enrolling now. This summer, there will be three 5-day Broadway Camp sessions and a 4-Day Boot Camp to choose from. Camps take place in NYC & on Long Island in July & August. Five-Day Broadway Camp description: Broadway actors come in to instruct campers in one-hour workshops in all areas of the performing arts including: Intro to Shakespeare, Stage Combat, Make-Up, Musical Theatre Audition Technique, On-Camera Acting, Broadway Dance, Vocal Technique and more! When campers aren't in their one-hour classes with guest instructors, they are rehearsing with a Broadway actor/director for what will ultimately result in a performance at an Off-Broadway theater. Moreover, campers are treated on Wednesday to a Broadway matinee and have a talkback with actors after the show. Four-Day Broadway Boot Camp description: In this musical theatre camp, kids work with a Broadway performer Mon.-Thurs. on song and dance combinations. On the last day of camp, kids perform in a Showcase at the studio for family and friends!" Jessica Rofé, artistic dir. July NYC Session runs July 9-13 & August NYC Session runs Aug. 13-17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (both sessions) at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., NYC. 4-Day Broadway Boot Camp runs Aug. 6-9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., NYC. August Long Island session runs Aug. 27-31 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (early drop-off at 9 a.m.) at Sid Jacobson JCC, Roslyn, NY. Note: Children will be split up according to age at all camps.

Seeking—Young Performers: boys and girls, ages 7-16, all ethnicities, all skill levels.

To register, email katie@aclassactny.com or call (212) 315-3010. Cost for July & Aug. NYC sessions: $680 (includes a ticket to a Broadway Matinee). Cost for Aug. Long Island session: $695 for JCC members, $770 for non-members. Cost for Broadway Boot Camp: $450. For more info, visit www.aclassactny.com. No pay.