Summer / February Theatre Programs
Summer Broadway Musical Theatre Programs 2008
Riverside Theatre Works offers a number of different summer programs, geared to adults and children of different age groups and interests:
- Broadway Boot Camp
- Creative Drama Workshop
- Dance Workshop
- Teen Musical Production Camp
- Early/Extended Day
Contact the theatre at 617.361.7024 for information and registration, or click here to download an application.
Broadway "Bootcamp" (ages 7 - 12)
| Session One | Session Two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | July 7 - 27 | August 4 - 24 |
| Times | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 3pm | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 3pm |
| Performances | July 25, 26, 27 | August 22, 23, 24 |
| Cost | $700 | $700 |
2008 Summer Shows |
Fiddler on the Roof |
Sound of Music |
Three intensive weeks of singing, acting, and dancing your way through a Broadway show. All students will participate in the mainstage production as well as work on scenes from Broadway shows. Students also participate in the following activities:
- character analysis
- improv
- audition workshop
- basic stage presence lessons
- stage make-up
A fully costumed and staged performance
will be performed at the end of the three weeks.
Creative Drama Program (ages 4 - 6)
| Session One | Session Two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | July 7 -25 | August 4 - 22 |
| Times | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 12pm | Mon. - Fri., 9am - 12pm |
| Performances | July 24, 6pm & 25 noon | August 21 6pm & 22 noon |
| Cost | $350 | $350 |
Experience theater through a fun interactive three weeks of creativity and imagination! We will explore folk and fairy tales from around the world with puppets, props, costumes and crafts, all while introducing younger children to the unique and exciting art form of theater.
Teen Musical Theatre Production (ages 13 - 18)
| 2008 Production |
|
|---|---|
2008 Summer
|
Once Upon a Mattress |
| Dates | July 7 - August 3 |
| Times | Mon - Fri., 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Performances | August 1, 2 & 3 |
| Cost | $500 |
| Auditions | TBA in May 2008 (by appointment only) |
| Callbacks | TBA ion May 2008 |
| Audition Class | TBA |
Teen Musical Production Program presents acclaimed edgy hits! Teens work every day for 4 weeks 4:30-8:30pm on presenting the fully staged, costumed, choreographed production. Auditions are required for placement, but anyone who auditions will receive a role. If you are interested in auditioning for a lead, please prepare a song from the show; others can prepare any upbeat song. For an audition appointment, please call Tara Brooke at 617-361-7024 or email tara@riversidetheatreworks.org. A $100 deposit is required at time of audition.
Summer Program 2008 Early / Extended Day Options
| Before Camp | After Camp |
|---|---|
| 8-9 am weekly | 3-5 pm daily |
| Fee per wk: $25 | Fee per day: $15 |
| Deposit $10/wk | Deposit $5/day |
Sign up for Before Camp by the week or After Camp by the day for these periods of supervised free play, art classes & private lesson instruction. There is no fee reduction for early pickup. Spaces are limited and pre-registration required.
Brochures and more info available in February 2008.
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Summer Private Lessons
Acting, Voice, Guitar & Piano
Students can also sign up for private lessons during the extended day hours of the Summer Programs at a $5 discounted rate- NEW STUDENTS ONLY. Private lesson times are scheduled by the instructor based on availability.
Please contact the office to set up a private lesson time - 617-361-7024. Privare lessons are paid monthly $25 per 1/2 hour lesson.
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KidzArt® Camp
KidzArt® Camp is a combination of our unique drawing program
and wonderfully creative art projects. During each session, kids will imagine, discover, express and
learn that mistakes lead to inventive solutions. Our fresh, new summer
curriculum provides even more opportunities for your child’s energies to be
channeled into brain storming, creative problem solving and practical
application. Most important they will explore, create and have fun! Children
will be introduced to various mediums and will learn to use collage, painting
and other art techniques. Your child will delight in creating beautiful
drawings
and artistic projects throughout the week. Their artistic endeavors will
culminate in a GRAND EXHIBIT at
the week's end, certain to thrill you and your kids
KidzArt® Camp
is open to children ages 4-12 at all skill levels- Check their website for more information- www.kidzartma.com
DANCE CAMP Summer 2008
You, Dance and TV Magic
July 30 - August 1, 2008 (Mon.-Fri.) 9-4 PM
$45 per day (Full Week $200 - discounted)
Spend the week learning the steps seen on TV from High School Musical to Happy Feet. Each day there will be a different dance movie explored. Students will learn similar choreography tot he steps in the movie and present their dance at the end of each day to family and friends. Each dance will be recorded and at the end of the week, students leave with a DVD of their dances for their personal libraries. Dance Movies for the week: Happy Feet / Grease/ Hairspray / Fame / CenterStage / Mad Hot Ballroom/ Hight School Musical - AGES 8-12 years
"Dancing Princesses"
June 30- July 2, 2008 (Mon. Tues., Wed.) 9-12 noon
$100/ 3 days
Cinderella, Arial, Sleeping Beauty, Snow WHite, Jasmine all spend their days as princesses. "Dancing Princesses" is an opportunity for your daughter to do the same. Students will create ornate crafts and jewelry to use while dancing away to princess songs. This is a great opportunity for creativity, imagination, and fun. AGES 4-6
