REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Maple Shade Arts Council announces their 3rd annual Junior Theater Camp. If you are in kindergarten through third grade, come join us on Saturday mornings starting on January 12th, 2019 and culminating with four total performances of 101 Dalmatians Kids on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th at 1PM and 3PM (2 performances each day).
Please sign up by Sunday, January 6th, 2019.
Director: AnnMarie Underwood Assistant Director: Lori Aleixo Howard
Music Director: Shaina Egan Set Construction: Edwin Howard
Rehearsals: Saturdays from 10AM-12PM **please note the additional Sunday and Wednesday rehearsal below
Rehearsal Dates: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 (9am-12pm), 4/7 (12:30pm-3:30pm), 4/10 (6pm-7:30pm), 4/13 (show), 4/14 (show)
Performances: April 13th and 14th – two shows each day.
Location: Maple Shade Municipal Building, 200 Stiles Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Cost: $250 for 15 classes, plus performances
Payment plans are available via requests sent to admin@msartscouncil.org.
To pay and register for the Junior Theatre Camp:
- Please click on the Paypal button and pay using debit or credit card.
- Please make sure you use your email address that you will use to check updates for camp.
- If you more than one child interested in the camp, there will be a quantity option through Paypal.
- Once payment has been received, you will be redirected to the registration page for specific information for your child. Please fill out a form for each child. If you are not redirected, please visit https://msartscouncil.org/registration/
Over the course of the 4 months, kids will learn basics about theater including theater terminology, how to memorize lines and songs, simple dance moves and blocking, and set decoration.
Research* shows that being involved in theater provides kids with many positives including:
- improved reading comprehension
- stronger verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- better attendance in school
- improved self-esteem and confidence
(*American Alliance for Theater and Education – AATE).