ONLINE THEATER CAMPS, AND CLASSES START THIS WEEK! Join us for our Teen Improv Camp, Junior Theater Camp, or Early Childhood Classes! Beck Center for the Arts' Theater Department kicks off our summer session of theater camps Monday, June 8th. We've got camps for ages 7-19, including focuses in improv, acting, and musical theater. In addition, our online early childhood theater classes start the week of June 8th. Do not miss out! Click here to read the full summer catalog at beckcenter.org <https://www.beckcenter.org/education-programs> or click here to register online now!<https://apm.activecommunities.com/beckcenter> You can also register by phone 216.521.2540 x10. Theater Camps: Junior Theater (Ages 7-12) Our Junior Theater Camp is designed for all students, whether or not they have prior performance experience. Campers are broken into smaller groups based on age, and work with theater professionals, through online resources, learning about acting, singing, and dancing while rehearsing their own original show. Campers present this show - featuring acting scenes and musical numbers - through a virtual performance for family and friends - presented after the conclusion of camp. Students MUST be available for the last week of camp participate. There is a 30-minute informational orientation and Q&A for parents and students on the first day of camp which includes additional information and materials regarding technologies to be used in the camp and performances. Students will need access to Google Classroom, Zoom, and Flipgrid in order to participate fully in the course work. Session 1 #7640 3 weeks; Monday-Friday 12:30-2:30 PM; 6/8-6/26; $270; Instructor: Theater Faculty Session 2 #7641 3 weeks; Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30 AM; 7/20-8/7; $270 Instructor: Theater Faculty Improv (Ages 13-19) Headed by a founding member of "Something Dada", Russ Stich, this camp is great for both new students of improv as well as veteran performers. Students explore the basic concepts of improvisational theater with an emphasis on the theatrical, and audience interaction aspects. This two-week workshop focuses on creating a completely improvised performance based on suggestions from a live audience. It's a guaranteed comedy blast! Live online performances will take place June 19 & 20. Students are required to participate in both online performances. Students will need access to Google Classroom, Zoom, and Flipgrid in order to participate fully in the course work. #7638 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 5:30-8:30 PM; 6/8-6/19; $205; Instructor: Stich, Russ Early Childhood Theater Classes: Acting Adventures (Ages 4-7) This class is designed to introduce children to theater through improvised imagination as each week students collectively conquer a new adventure. Students focus on projecting their voices, listening for directions, developing stage presence, and working together while stretching their imaginations. Parents are welcome to attend and participate in these amazing adventures. Each week materials for the next adventure will be announced through Google Classroom. Class will meet weekly through Zoom at the designated day/time. Students will need access to Google Classroom, and Zoom, in order to participate fully in the course work. #7631 (Ages 4-6) Tuesday 11:00-11:45 AM; 6/9-7/14; $80; Instructor: Clare, Sarah #7632 (Ages 5-7) Tuesday 4:30-5:15 PM; 6/9-7/14; $80; Instructor: Clare, Sarah Kids-N-Theater (Ages 2-4) Parents/caregivers and children take part in basic theater skills (singing, movement, and acting) in a lively, creative, positive classroom atmosphere. Parents/caregivers participate during every session. Each class provides an opportunity for everyone to share in the theatrical experience. Class will meet weekly through Zoom at the designated day/time. Students will need access to Google Classroom, and Zoom, in order to participate fully in the course work. Note: Tuition: $80 (first child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for parent/caregiver. #7634 Tuesday 10:00-10:45 AM; 6/9-7/14; $80; Instructor: Clare, Sarah #7633 Thursday 11:00-11:45 AM; 6/11-7/16; $80; Instructor: Clare, Sarah Little Folks Theater (Ages 4-7) Little Folks introduces our younger students to the magic of theater and is also designed for returning students as new exercises and material are explored each semester. Children engage in lively classroom activities involving creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. This class stresses positive self-development and interaction and concludes with an informal online presentation for family members. Class will meet weekly through Zoom at the designated day/time. Students will need access to Google Classroom, and Zoom, in order to participate fully in the course work. #7635 (Ages 4-6) Thursday 10:00-10:45 AM; 6/11-7/16; $80; Instructor: Clare, Sarah #7636 (Ages 5-7) Thursday 4:30-5:15 PM; 6/11-7/16; $80; Instructor: Clare, Sarah * * * * * Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring regional artists. Sarah Clare Associate Director of Theater Education sclare@beckcenter.org<mailto:sclare@beckcenter.org> beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/> | 216.521.2540 x27