Beck Center for the Arts' Theater Department kicks off our summer session on Monday, June 13! There are still some available spots in our camps but you need to sign soon before they are all gone! Improv is already SOLD OUT ... so don't get shut out! You can register online at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>, by phone at 216.521.2540 x10 or by stopping by in person to Beck Center for the Arts. Junior Theater Camp Ages 7 to 12 Monday-Friday; 3 weeks per session; select from the dates below; Tuition: $270 per session Session 1: June 13 - July 1, #4364 12:30 to 2:30 pm* Performances: July 1 at 2:30 & 6:30 pm Session 2: July 25 - August 12, #4365 9:30 to 11:30am* Performances: August 12 at 11:30 am & 6:00 pm The Junior Theater Camp is designed for all students, whether or not they have prior performance experience. Campers work with theater professionals learning about acting, singing, and dancing as they rehearse for their own original show. This fun performance is a culmination of their work and features acting scenes and musical numbers. Actors present this show for family and friends on the last day of camp in the Music & Dance Building Recital Hall. Students will be divided into smaller groups based on age. Information concerning performances and tickets is distributed the first day of camp. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Performance seating is limited. Teaching Staff: Megan Herman, Marissa Leo Lange, Rachael Palermo, Hailey Smith, Rachel Spence, Russel Stich and Pam Wetula *Lunch-time supervision is provided for students enrolling in both the Junior Theater and Visual Arts Camps. SOLD OUT Improv Camp: Beck Improv Showcase Ages 13 to 19, #4364 Presented in collaboration with "Something Dada" Cleveland's Premiere Improvisation Comedy Company June 13-25; Monday-Friday; 2 weeks; 5:30 to 8:30 pm; Tuition: $205 Performances on June 24 & 25 at 7:30 pm 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-interactive 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! Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Acting Camp: Step Into the Spotlight Ages 13 to 19, #4362 July 5-23; Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 1 to 5 pm; Tuition: $365; Performances on July 22 & 23 at 7:30 pm This intensive theater camp, headed by Russ Stich, is for students who are dedicated to developing their performance skills with experienced professionals. Focusing primarily on the comedic, students work together as an ensemble to bring to life a production that is sure to entertain the audience as participants sharpen their stage skills. Come join us and laugh as you learn! Information concerning performances and tickets is distributed the first day of camp. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Performance seating is limited. Musical Theater Camp: The Best of Broadway Ages 13 to 19, #4366 July 25-August 13; Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 12 to 4 pm; Tuition: $365; Performances on August 12 & 13 at 7:30 pm This musical theater camp is for students who are serious and passionate about performing musical theater. Participants work with a director, musical director and choreographer as a dedicated team to pull together an original musical revue: The Best of Broadway. Songs and material are selected specifically for the students involved, creating a totally unique experience. If you love musicals, you'll love this camp. Information concerning performances and tickets is distributed the first day of camp. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Performance seating is limited. Teaching Staff: Matthew Dolan, Jonathan Kronenberger, Rachael Palermo and Hailey Smith Placement Auditions: Thursday, July 21, 3:30 to 5 pm Participants are encouraged to come to a preliminary audition so that we may determine appropriate material for the performance. Students are asked to prepare a short musical theater song that demonstrates their abilities. This is not mandatory for participation. * * * * * 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.