SIGN UP TODAY FOR ONLINE THEATER CAMPS, AND CLASSES WITH BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS THIS SUMMER 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 Acting (Ages 13-19) Step into the Spotlight! This fun and lively theater camp, headed by Russ Stich, is for students interested in developing their performance skills. Focusing primarily on the comedic, students sharpen their stage abilities while rehearsing together as an ensemble to create a production that is sure to entertain. Come join us and laugh as you learn! Performances will be taped the final week of class, and presented after the conclusion of camp. Students must be available for the final week of camps to participate. No camp July 3. Students will need access to Google Classroom, Zoom, and Flipgrid in order to participate fully in the course work. #7637 3 weeks; Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 PM; 6/29-7/17; $365; Instructor: Stich, Russ Musical Theater (Ages 13-19) 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 through online resources to put together an original musical revue: The VIRTUAL 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. Students are asked to prepare a short musical theater audition song that demonstrates their abilities to be used within the first two days of camp. Audition pieces will help determine appropriate material for the performance for the camp. Performance materials will be taped the final week of class, and the completed show will be presented using an online platform for students, familiy members, and friends post-editing. Students MUST be available for the final week to participate. Students will need access to Google Classroom, Zoom, and Flipgrid in order to participate fully in the course work. #7639 3 weeks; Monday-Friday 12:00-4:00 PM; 7/20-8/7; $365; Instructor: Theater Faculty * * * * * 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 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood OH 44107 sclare@beckcenter.org<mailto:sclare@beckcenter.org> The Beck Center campus is closed until further notice. Join us each Saturday for #BeckAtHome free classes on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/beckcenter/>. More online classes will be announced in the coming weeks on our Education Page<https://www.beckcenter.org/education-programs>. ***Note that I am working remotely during this time and do not have immediate access to phone communications.