Youth
theater camp registration begins
ANTHEM
– Students dreaming of the bright lights of the theater,
either on stage or behind the scenes, can learn tricks
of the trade from seasoned theater professionals in June
as Starlight Community Theater is currently registering
youngsters ages 4‑18 for its first summer theater
camp.
Camp
Rising Star will take place from June 18 through 29 in
Anthem. During the camp, students will be instructed in
techniques involving acting, vocalization, dance and technical
theater.
The
first session, beginning June 18, will be held at Gavilan
Peak Elementary School.
The
second week of camp, beginning June 25, will take place
at Boulder Creek High School with a final performance
at Boulder Creek Performing Arts Center main stage on
June 30.
A
morning session for students ages 7‑12 will run
from 8:30‑11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. The
theme will be “Disney Stars” and favorite songs will be
applied to dance, movement and theatrical interpretation.
An
afternoon session will be for students 13‑18 and
will run from noon‑3 p.m. daily. The theme for the
afternoon session will be “Monster Star Mania.” Favorite
songs from movies and plays employing a monster element
will be used.
A
technical theater session is open to students 13‑18
who are interested in the behind‑the‑scenes
aspect of the theatrical process. Lighting, sound and
set design techniques will be covered in the technical
classes.
The
little ones ages 4‑6 will have an opportunity to
get in on the act during the “Playing with Theater” sessions.
The classes are open to children with siblings in the
older sessions. A certified teacher will conduct the classes
and snacks will be provided. The youngsters will perform
a song and dance routine at the end of camp on June 30.
Camp
directors are Mark Oesterle and Barbara Surloff. Both
are board members of Starlight Theater and have extensive
experience in theater production. Oesterle and Surloff
have recruited other board members to assist in the camp.
Cost
for the camp is $300 per student with a 20 percent sibling
discount available.
