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SUM24 Theatre Olympics

$285

with Jenna Darsee

Calendar Jul 22, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 5-8 · 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 22-26·$275 Subscribers/$285 Non-Subscribers

Explore the world of technical theatre and the amazing creativity it takes to be a prop, makeup, costume or set designer. Dive into the technical aspects of theatre and work in teams to tackle each day’s design specific challenge, learning from experts in the field. A culminating presentation of students’ work will follow at the end of the week. 

Full Course

SUM24 Performance Academy: How Not to Be a Wizard

$285

with Ron Hyde

Calendar Jul 29, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Performance Academy: How Not to Be a Wizard

Grades 7-9 · 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 29-August 2 · $275 Subscribers/$285 Non-Subscribers

It's a (magical) disaster! A school of wizardry needs a new professor...and classes start tomorrow. Everyone's coming through the portal for an interview, from a suspiciously fake-looking centaur to this one guy from Oz who can't even DO anything. A spellbinding comedy that is definitely not making fun of anything in particular.

Full Course

SUM24 The Lightning Thief Grades 6-8 B

$285

with Tanner Tillotson

Calendar Aug 5, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 6-8, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, August 5-9 · $275 Subscribers/$285 Non-Subscribers

Percy Jackson begins a series of adventures when he discovers he is the lost son of Poseidon. Design and paint backdrops and props to create your own Camp Halfblood and the world of Greek mythology. Rehearse scenes from the book then invite family and friends to the showcase on Friday afternoon!

Full Course

SUM24 Live at the Improv!

$175

with Nate Jorgensen

Calendar Aug 5, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Grades 8-12 · 6:00-9:00 PM, August 5-9 · $165 Subscribers/$175 Non-Subscribers

Watch out, because ideas fly by with lightning speed. Participants have been known to bust a gut. Open to newcomers and returning students. Improv showcase, complete with audience participation, on the final night!

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