*New Direction Performing Arts Academy presents* *Shrek Jr.* *Summer Musical Theatre Intensive* This five-week summer intensive workshop is designed for any student, aged 8-18, who wishes to immerse themselves in the musical theatre experience through work on songs, foundational acting techniques, and choreography, as we mount a magnificent production of Shrek the Musical Jr. Your children will work with a team of the best teaching artists in northeastern Ohio. In addition to their craft, our teachers focus on life skills, such as team building, respecting ourselves and others, self-esteem, responsibility, self-discipline, and helping students recognize their potential for success. This is an opportunity unlike any other in Stark County! *Cost to Participate: *$450 for students from Canton City Schools $500 for students from other school districts *Dates: *June 8-July 12, 2015 Monday- Thursday 9:30AM-3:30PM Before-Care will be available. Details forthcoming. *Location:* Umstattd Performing Arts Hall (inside McKinley High School) *Performances:* July 10 at 7:00PM, July 11 at 7:00PM, July 12 at 2:30PM *To register, please visit www.newdirectionperformingartsacademy.com <http://www.newdirectionperformingartsacademy.com/> and fill out a registration form. * *Questions?* Please email Carrie at carrienewdirection@yahoo.com