STARTING NEXT WEEK: SUMMER THEATER CAMPS, AND CLASSES AT BECK CENTER 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 or check out other upcoming summer camps at www.beckcenter.org, by phone at 216.521.2540 or by stopping by in person to Beck Center for the Arts. Theater Camps and Classes Starting Next Week: Improv Camp: Beck Improv Camp (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 performances will take place June 23 & 24 at 7:30 PM. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Ticketing information will be made available the first day of camp. No camp June 19. #9004 Mon-Fri; 5:30-8:30 PM; 6/12-6/23; 2 weeks; $225; MCAT Bldg – Recital Hall; Instructor: Stich, Russel EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES AVAILABLE: (Six week sessions) Tuesdays June 13-July 25 (No Class on 7/4) #9923 Little Folks Theater Ages 4-8 4:30 PM 5:15 PM $85 MAIN 205 Wednesdays June 14-July 19 9922 Little Folks Theater Ages 4-8 10:00 AM 10:45 AM $85 MAIN 205 9924 Step Into Storytime Ages 4-7 5:30 PM 6:15 PM $85 MAIN 205 Additional Theater Camp Offerings- Acting Camp: Step into the Spotlight (Ages 13-19) 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! Live in-person performances are July 21 & 22 at 7:30 PM. Students must be available for both performances to participate. Enrollment does not include admission to performances. Ticketing information will be made available the first day of camp. Performance seating is limited. No camp July 4. #9003 Mon-Fri; 1:00-5:00 PM; 7/3-7/21; 3 weeks; $385; Main Building – Studio Theater; Instructor: Stich, Russel Musical Theater Camp (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 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. 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. Live in-person performances will be on August 11 & 12 at 7:30 PM. Students MUST be available for BOTH performances to participate. Enrollment fees do not include admission to performances. Ticketing information will be made available the first day of camp. Performance seating is limited. #9005 Mon-Fri; 12:00-4:00 PM; 7/24-8/11; 3 weeks; $385; Main Building – Studio Theater; Instructor: Theater Faculty * * * * * Learn more about us at www.beckcenter.org - Beck Center for the Arts is more than a non-profit organization that combines professional theater with arts education. We create art experiences. We are committed to creating an arts experience that is as individual as the people we serve with eclectic performances to suit many tastes, education opportunities for all ages and abilities, community outreach and free exhibitions.