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Summer Camps: Drama

4/19/2017

The following items are quoted from the Lexington Herald Leader annual summer camp guide, found in its full version here, the Lexington Family Magazine, found in its full online version here, or from the website specified in the links provided.

Academy for Creative Excellence (ACE). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. University of Kentucky campus. Register by June 15. Camp time is 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Register at Aceukot.com/summer.
- Academy for Creative Excellence Film Camp. June 26-30. Students in grades 1-12 will write a script and create a short film. Showing at 6 p.m. June 30. On the University of Kentucky Campus. Register by June 15. $20 registration. $275.
- Senior Camp. July 17-29. Students in grades 5-12, present a fully staged musical. Performances at 7 p.m. July 28 and 2 p.m. July 29. Auditions: video submissions for casting only, not admission are due June 1. $20 registration. $500.

Asbury Univerity ImpactU Film I Camp. June 5-9. Grades 9-12. Join industry professionals as Film I provides an introduction to the art and skill of filmmaking. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].
Asbury Univerity ImpactU Film II Camp. June 12-16. Grades 9-12. Film II is a more advanced camp that builds on the basics of filmmaking, so some previous experience is helpful. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].
Asbury University ImpactU Theatre & Film Acting Camp. June 5-9. Grades 9-12. With industry professionals, utilize Asbury’s blackbox theater to practice and learn the technical and performance sides of theater. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].
CAMPCAUSEWELOVETOACT. Ages 5-18. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 17-21. 117 Larrimore Lane, Danville. West T. Hill's annual summer camp. Campers learn the art of stagecraft, music and dance and have showcases at the end of the week. Price includes lunches, snacks and t-shirts. Special instruction by Irish (Uplifters) guests from Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. $150 (additional siblings $100). Register noon-2 p.m. the week of June 26 at West’s Wing on Third Street in Danville. An adult mini camp will also be offered for ages 18 and up from 6-9 p.m. July 24-27. Cost $150. 859-236-8607. Westthill.com. [email protected].
Grand Theatre-Frankfort Camps. Ages 8-14. 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. June 19-23 (deadline May 19) and July 17-21 (deadline June 19). Lexington Children’s Theatre workshop/camp. LCT teachers and interns teach classes in acting, improvisation, voice an movement. $175 per camp. Register by May 19. 502-352-7469. Grandtheatrefrankfort.org.

InnOVATION Arts Academy. Train and play this summer at InnOVATION Arts Academy! Registration will open on April 20th. Check back for more information about our summer programs.
- June 19-23: Puppet Musical. 3 divisions: 4-6 years, 6-11 years, 11-14 years
- July 3-8 (no class on July 4th): Conservatory Camps: 3 divisions (5-7 years, 7-12 years, 12-18 years)
- July 10-14: Ultimate Performer’s Audition Intensive for Ages 10-18
- July 17-21: Performance Camp – Junior (James and the Giant Peach Jr.)
- July 24-August 5: Performance Camp – Senior/Advanced (James and the Giant Peach Jr.)

Lexington Catholic Drama Workshop. July 17-21. Ages 7-10, 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 11-14, 1-4 p.m July 17-20 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m July 21. $100. Lexingtoncatholic.com. 859-433-7307. [email protected].
University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts Pre-College Conservatory. An immersive set of programs aimed at enhancing skills in acting, voice, and dance for young artists, positioning them for successful collegiate study and professional careers. Open to high school students.
- Acting: June 12-16. High school students will study movement for the actor, stage combat, the Sanford Meisner technique, practical acting skills, rehearsal process, professional demeanor, audition technique and acting as a career. $350. Bit.ly/2oCH2kp.
- Musical Theatre Voice. June 12-16. Daily vocal technique class, daily masterclasses, daily choreography and/or staging classes, ensemble vocal and acting work, guest lectures, private voice lessons and vocal coaching, and a final showcase performance. $375. Bit.ly/2nC8U7E.
Lexington Children's Theatre Summer Theatre SchoolThe following items are quoted from the Lexington Children's Theatre website, found in its full version here.
- Performance Workshop (PW); Tuition: $215;Performance Workshops allow participants to improve their acting and performing skills. Students receive classes in acting, improvisation, voice, and movement. Each child enrolled in the workshop receives a speaking role in the play which rehearses every day, culminating in a fully mounted performance for family and friends on Friday evening. Sign up and add a little drama to your child’s life! This class best serves rising third graders and above.
- Musical Theatre Revue (MTR); Tuition: $245; Musical Theatre Revue is designed for students who wish to develop their musical performance and presentation skills. Each session has a different theme or idea that ties the music together. Students will be singing and dancing as they learn about the history and world of musical theatre! The class culminates in a musical revue for family and friends on Friday evening. This class best serves rising third graders and above.
- Summer Theatre School Week 1
  - PW: Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Doom (Ages 9-14); May 30 – June 2, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $180; A dangerous cauldron could be the downfall of Harry’s potion contest. Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 2
  - PW: Amelia Bedelia (Ages 9-14); June 5 – June 9, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Amelia does things in the literal sense and makes everyone laugh. Register
  - PW: Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth (Ages 11-16); June 5 – June 9, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Can Percy and Annabeth find Daedalus’s workshop in the Labyrinth before Luke does? Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 3
  - PW: Knights of the Kitchen Table (Ages 9-14); June 12 – June 16, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Sam and his friends venture back to medieval times to meet King Arthur. Registe
  - MTR: Welcome to the 60’s (Ages 10-16); June 12 – June 16, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Come dance, sing and act your way through some great music! Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 4
  - PW: Judy Moody (Ages 9-14); June 19 – June 23, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Judy Moody is one young person not afraid to express herself! Register
  - PW: Series of Unfortunate Events: Reptile Room (Ages 10-16; June 19 – June 23, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; The Baudelaire children work to outwit their conniving uncle Count Olaf… or do they? Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 5
  - PW: Harry Potter: Double Bubble Quidditch Trouble (Ages 9-14); June 26 – June 30, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; When two twins from America show up at the Quidditch World Cup, Fred and George are in for trouble. Double trouble! Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 6
  - PW: The Emperor’s New Clothes (Ages 8-14) July 5 – July 7, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $135; How vain can you get? The Emperor is in need of a little humility… Register
  - PW: Fairytales with a Twist (Ages 9-15) July 5 – July 7, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $135; What would happen if Cinderella didn’t marry the prince? Or if Rapunzel were bald? Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 7
  - PW: The Lost Hero (Ages 10-16) July 10 – July 14, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Jason, Leo, Piper, and Percy Jackson need to thwart world domination by the giants. Register
  - MTR: High School Musical (Ages 9-14) July 10 – July 14, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Come sing the songs from the High School Musical series. Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 8
  - PW: Harry Potter and the Masked Marvel (Ages 9-14) July 17 – July 21, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Some of the Gryffindor students are writing a comic book and weird things happen. Register
  - PW: Lost in TWILIGHT (Ages 10-16) July 17 – July 21, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Somehow Jane finds herself in a world with vampires and werewolves. Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 9
  - PW: Harry Potter and Moaning Myrtle’s Magnificent Mayhem Ages (10-16) July 24 – July 28, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; If Moaning Myrtle can’t have fun, then no one can. Register
  - MTR: Triple Threat (Ages 9-14) July 24 – July 28, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Sing, dance, and act your way to fame! Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 10
  - MTR: Hip Hop Broadway July 31 – August 4, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Don’t throw away your shot to explore modern hip hop Broadway songs. Register
  - PW: Mary Poppins July 31 – August 4, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Mary Poppins is one unusual nanny and takes the Banks children on some odd adventures. Register
- Summer Theatre School Week 11
  - PW: Shakespeare Presents: Hamlet (Ages 14-18) August 7 – 11, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Come join the Bard as “something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” Register
  - PW: Alice in Wonderland (Ages 9-14) August 7 – 11, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Wild tea parties and new friends, what more could a little girl ask for? Register

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