Beck Center for the Arts' Theater Department kicks off our summer session of theater camps on Monday, June 12! We've got camps for ages 7-19, including focuses in improv, acting and musical theater. Do not miss 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 12 - 30, #5176 12:30 to 2:30 pm* Performances: July 1 at 2:30 & 6:30 pm Session 2: July 24 - August 11, #5177 9:30 to 11:30am* Performances: August 11 at 11:30 am & 6:00 pm 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, learning about acting, singing, and dancing while rehearsing their own original show. Campers present this show - featuring acting scenes and musical numbers - twice for family and friends on the last day of camp in our Music & Dance Building Recital Hall. Students MUST be available for BOTH performances to participate. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Performance seating is limited. There is a 30-minute informational orientation for parents and students on the first day of camp, including further information and materials regarding tickets and performances. Teaching Staff: Sarah Clare, Matthew Grittner, Marissa Leo Lange, Hailey Smith, Rachel Spence, Russel Stich, Pam Wetula, and Megan Young *Lunch-time supervision is provided for students enrolling in both the Junior Theater and Visual Arts Camps. Improv Camp: Beck Improv Showcase Ages 13 to 19, #5178 Presented in collaboration with "Something Dada" Cleveland's Premiere Improvisation Comedy Company June 12-24; Monday-Friday; 2 weeks; 5:30 to 8:30 pm; Tuition: $205 Performances on June 23 & 24 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, #5179 July 3-22; Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 1 to 5 pm; Tuition: $365; Performances on July 21 & 22 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 sharpen their stage abilities while rehearsing 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, #5180 July 24-August 12; Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 12 to 4 pm; Tuition: $365; Performances on August 11 & 12 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, Matthew Grittner, Jonathan Kronenberger, Marissa Leo Lange, Brianna O'Boyle, Hailey Smith and Megan Young Placement Auditions: Thursday, July 20, 4:00 to 5:30 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.