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RENT, TAT Senior Intensive Summer 2 012 | photo: Dan Norman Ensemble in Buccaneers , 2012 | photo: Dan Norman

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Ages 4-5 (9:30-11am/2:30-4pm)

July 8-12AM: Disney LegendsCome swim with Ariel or y with Peter Pan!Explore your favorite Disney characters anduse your imagination to become a characterall your own adding in some props andcostumes, step into a whole new world of

make believe.Time: 9:30-11amTuition: $130

PM: PinkaliciousPink, pink, pink. More than anything,Pinkalicious loves pink, especially pinkcupcakes. Her parents warn her not to eattoo many of them, but when Pinkaliciousdoes she turns pink! What to do? This newclassic is lled with such favorites as pinkbubble gum, pink peonies, pink cotton candy,and pink fairy princess dresses, celebrates allthings pink while reminding us being yourselfis best of all. Work together and see what

happens next!Time: 2:30-4pmTuition: $130

July 15-19AM: The Mighty Mice ofKevin HenkesExplore the wonderful world of Kevin Henkesimagination with such wonderful stories asLillys Purple Plastic Purse, Chrysanthemum,or bring your favorite story to share. Workingtogether we will bring these tales to life,adding props and costumes its time tobecome the character you love!

Time: 9:30-11amTuition: $130

PM: Wild Things!Dragons, Unicorns, Gruffalos and more.Where do these wild things live? What dothey eat? You decide. In the land of makebelieve anything can happen. Well exploreliterature about our favorite wild things fromMaurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Areto Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo. Jump intoyour wild side!Time: 2:30-4pmTuition: $130

July 22-26AM: Dont Let the PigeonDrive the Bus(and others from the series)When a bus driver takes a break from hisroute, a very unlikely volunteer springs upto take his place a pigeon! But you've

never met one like this before. As he pleads,wheedles, and begs his way through thisstory, well work together and decide his fate.Time: 9:30-11amTuition: $130

PM: Olivia Dances for JoyOlivia takes the joy of dancing to new heightsand enters the annual Maywood DanceContest with her dance team. But the restof her team isnt as thrilled. Theyre not sureits worth trying to win, because the PrancerDancers, who dance perfectly alike all thetime, usually snag the top prize. Its up toOlivia to convince her team that dancingperfectly alike is perfectly okay but dancingfor joy is something really special.Time: 2:30-4pmTuition: $130

July 29-August 2AM: Welcome to the JungleWhat mysteries might we nd when weventure into the Jungle? Hidden treasures,crazy creatures or tribes of people verydifferent from us? It's time for you to decidewhat jungle animal you want to be. Lions,Tigers and Bears BEWARE! Get ready tocreate a jungle adventure all your own.

Time: 9:30-11amTuition: $130

PM: A Bugs LifeLadybugs, beetles and insects like thepraying mantis will inspire us to explorecreative movement like crawling, jumping andcreeping. As our young actors learn about theplaces that bugs call home, they will becomedesigners and create colorful backdrops.We will practice using big voices as we worktogether to act out new stories about tinycreatures.Time: 2:30-4pmTuition: $130

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Scholarship Program

A key component of Childrens Theatre Companys commitment to education, CTCs need-basedscholarship program provides a diverse cross-section of our community access to quality artseducation. For information and applications, please visit our website childrenstheatre.org.

A Note from DebraDreaming about your next great summer adventure? Join us this summer and be TickledPink, explore the rainforest, join the Circus of the Night, nd yourself in the high drama ofShakespearean Death Scenes and more (too many adventures to name)!

Last summer our camps for grades K-3 sold out before camp began this summer we will be

offering twice as many. Camps for those entering grades K-2 and for grades 2-3 will be offeredwith the same great full day option. This summer our students will be bringing to life Beauty andthe Beast(Junior Intensive) and HAIR (Senior Intensive). Auditions will be held this spring andboth will be performing this summer on the Cargill Stage check our website (childrenstheatre.org) for audition information.

Ignite the power of dreams.

Debra BaronTheatre Arts Training Director

What I Did For Love, TAT Junior Intensive Winter 2012 | photo: Dan Norman

SUMMER 2013 JUNE 10 - AUGUST 16, 2013

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August 5-9AM: Tickled PinkIt all begins with an acute case of pinkititus,an afiction that turns our heroine pink fromhead to toe! More than anything, Pinkaliciousloves pink, especially pink cupcakes. Herparents warn her not to eat too many ofthem, but when Pinkalicious does she turnspink! What to do? Work together to solvethis medical mystery and enjoy bringing tolife your favorite stories from this wondrousseries of inventive books.Time: 9:30-11amTuition: $130

Grades K-2 (9:30am-12noon/1-3:30pm)$170 per session or $320 for full day option. (Full day option includes a supervised lunch hour;please pack a lunch that does not require refrigeration or a microwave.)

PM: Puppet Pizazz!Puppets help encourage students to developtheir own voice through puppet characters.Using many types of puppets, which mayinclude hand puppets, shadow puppets,nger puppets and marionettes, students willexplore stories and create puppet plays oftheir own. Puppet creation and manipulationignite the imagination to invent newcharacters and tell puppet-tastic tales!Time: 2:30-4pm

Tuition: $130

August 12-16 (no camp this week)

June 10-14AM: Super Heroes Unite!Is it an airplane? A kite? What a sight to

see these heroes ying into action! Createa super hero (or villain) and bring to lifeeach dramatic, comedic and melodramaticmoment that happens in each super hero'sday.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Seuss-O-RamaThe Cat in the Hat, Horton, The Grinch &More. Welcome to Dr. Seuss Central,the place where classic books, belovedcharacters, and more Seussical fun all cometo life through your imagination. Workingtogether, we will make these stories your

own.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

June 17-21AM: How Did That Happen!Rudyard Kipling weaves tales like no other,from How The Camel Got His Hump to HowThe First Letter Was Written, Kipling has ananswer for them all. Explore this belovedauthors quirky side with stories of how thingscame to be while creating a few telling talesall your own!Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

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PM: Where the Sidewalk EndsA boy who turns into a TV set and a girlwho eats a whale are only two of thewacky characters we will bring to life! Shel

Silverstein's masterful collection of poemsand drawings is at once profound andoutrageously funny. Be a part of the fun!Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

June 24-28AM: Musical Jam!Explore the world of musical theatre. Yourfavorite songs, scenes and characters cometo life in this energetic camp. Our emphasiswill be on the wonderful world of body, mind,voice and imagination.Time: 9:30-12noon

Tuition: $170

PM: Splat the CatPoor Splat is so worried about his rst dayat Cat School! His tail twitches all over, andhe does whatever he can to delay. Beforehis mother manages to drag him out of thehouse, he slips his pet mouse, Seymour, intohis lunchbox, guring that at least he'll havea friend on what is sure to be a scary day.When Splat gets to school, his new teacherMrs. Wimpydimple and his new classmatesall make him feel welcome. One cardinalrule that Mrs. Wimpydimple teaches them isthat "cats chase mice." At lunchtime, chaos

breaks out when Seymour escapes thelunchbox and Splat's classmates do whatcats do. With Seymour's help, Splat canteach his fellow cats a few new tricks andeven save the day. Working together, letsbring Splats adventure to life!Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

July 1-5: (no camp this week)

July 8-12AM: Under the RainforestsCanopyToucans, monkeys and butteries. Orchids,vines and venus ytraps. Rainforests arelled with plants and animals that inspireand intrigue. We will use creative movementand voice technique to become the cast ofcharacters who live under the canopy. Actorswill also design scenery to take their audiencewith them as they share scenes from therainforest on the nal camp day.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Goosebumps!Based on the classic series by R.L. Stine,this camp will take the scares off the pageand bring them onto the stage. Studentswill work from the stories Night of the LivingDummy, Stay Out of the BasementandMonster Blood!

Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

July 15-19AM: Riddle Me ThisWho can create characters, perform withpoise and design scenery like a master? You!

As we collaboratively create original scenes,we will use riddles to build suspense andcapture the audiences curiosity. Actors willlearn techniques to project their voice andmove with precision and energy so they canshare their work with an audience on the nalcamp day.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Dancing Aesops FablesIn this camp, students will use gesture,movement and dance to explore theenchanted stories of Aesop. Differentelements of dance will be explored in

conjunction with a different fable each day.Students will read The Tortoise & the Hare aswe investigate the difference between fastand slow movement and as we explore thedifference between bound movement andfree movement we will read The Oak & theReed. Students will also have the opportunityto create and perform dance vignettes basedon Aesops treasured tales.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

July 22-26AM: Who Done It?Join our team of Story Detectives as theyuncover the mystery, solve the riddle andsave the day! Let your imagination open thedoor to the mystery at the theatre, as youcreate an original story from beginning toend.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Here Be DragonsTheatre is a fantastic way to have adventures.In this camp, actors will explore techniquesto help them play the parts of dragons,princesses and other enchanted creatures.Will we venture through forests? To castles?To caves? To cottages? Imagination willweave our tale together and, of course, wellplay plenty of games to learn how to act it outwith energy and condence.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

July 29-August 2AM: Fractured Fairy TalesFairy tales include all kinds of magicalevents and creatures making life interesting.Together we will reshape familiar stories

with new characters, settings, problems andsurprises. Perhaps well meet kind, beautifulogres, nd a small, helpful wolf cub orencounter a shy, clumsy prince or princess.In addition to using our voices and bodies,we will explore the other languages of theatreincluding dance, design and costumes.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

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PM: You Can Change The World!Acts of kindness? Pay it forward? It's timeto take a stand, make a change. Be thatchange! Will it take magic or just a helpinghand? Students will explore how dreams andimagination can change the world for thebetter in a story of their own creation.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

August 5-9

AM: Pixies and PiratesSet sail for a faraway land where crocodilesand mermaids swim and pirates andpixies rule! Control the shadows with yourimagination. Fly through the sky or divedeep below the waters surface to create anadventure t for a King or Queen. The story isyours to steer so come enjoy the journey.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Musical Jam!Explore the world of musical theatre. Yourfavorite songs, scenes and characters cometo life in this energetic camp. Our emphasis

will be on the wonderful world of body, mind,voice and imagination.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

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August 12-16AM: Goodnight Goon(and other silly parodies)Goodnight monsters everywhere enjoythis parody romp with its own specialtwist. Goodnight tomb. Goodnight Goon.Goodnight Martians taking over the moon!Its bedtime in the cold gray tomb with ablack lagoon, and two slimy claws, and acouple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and apot full of goo. But as these little werewolves

settle down, in comes the Goon determinedat all costs to run amok and not let anymonster have his/her rest. A beloved classicgets a kind-hearted send-up in this utterlymonsterized parody and others. Workingtogether, we will bring these silly parodies tolife!Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Wild ThingsHave you ever felt like a Wild Thing? UsingMaurice Sendaks classic childrens storyWhere The Wild Things Are as a foundation,students will explore physical theatre and

creative movement while creating a WILDtheatrical piece all their own!Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

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Grades 2-3 (9:30am-12noon/1-3:30pm)$170 per session or $320 for full day option. (Full day option includes a supervised lunch hour;please pack a lunch that does not require refrigeration or a microwave.)

June 10-14AM : All Over The Map! TheGeography of MovementIn this camp, we will use our imaginationto travel all over the globe! Studentswill explore the elements of dance whilelearning about geography, maps andecosystems. From the jungle to thedesert to cities and swamps, students willplay games and create dances to reectthe concepts explored. Longitude andlatitude, the compass rose, the layers of therainforest and the water cycle are just a fewof the ideas we will be exploring throughdance. (No dance experience necessary.)Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Superheroes and SidekicksSomething is out there! Is it a bird, is it aplane? No, its the superheroes and their trusty

sidekicks ready to throw on their capes andmasks and work together to defeat their archnemesis making the world a better placealong the way! This super-group of actors andsingers will play theatre games and explorethe collaborative process as they create andperform using all the super powers they canmuster.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

June 17-21AM: Musical Jam!Explore the world of musical theatre. Yourfavorite songs, scenes and characters come

to life in this energetic camp. Our emphasiswill be on the wonderful world of body, mind,voice and imagination.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Adventures of theImmortalsGods, goddesses and magical creaturesfrom classic myths have fascinated mortalsthrough the ages. We will tickle ourimaginations with old stories where magicalchariots take awe-inspiring characters likeZeus and Athena or Odin and Thor on wildrides to fantastic places. We will use theatregames to build the skills we need to sharewith the audience all of our magical powers.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

June 24-28AM: Choose Your OwnAdventureThis interactive and imaginative camp isbased on the popular book series by EdwardPackard. In this camp students will create a

story that could have a multitude of outcomesall based on how the audience wants thestory to proceed.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Sorcerer SchoolImagine all of the things that might go wrongas students practice spells to transformobjects and learn to y on brooms. As weplay games to learn acting technique, wewill use our imaginations to develop all theelements of an original story about a younggroup of sorcerers and the problems theyencounter. Young actors will quickly learn

theatre vocabulary and apply what they'velearned as they collaboratively createdialogue on their feet through improvisation.At our nal camp meeting, we will share thescenes we have created.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

July 1-5 (no camp this week)

July 8-12AM: The Bippolo SeedandOther Lost Stories by the GreatDr. SeussOur creative work will be based on sevenrarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss, originallypublished in magazines between 1950 and1951, including: The Bear, the Rabbit, and theZinniga-Zanniga (about a rabbit who is savedfrom a bear with a single eyelash!), Gustav theGoldsh (an early, rhymed version ofA Fish

Out of Water), The Bippolo Seed(in which ascheming feline leads an innocent duck tomake a bad decision), The Strange Shirt Spot(the inspiration for the bathtub-ring scene inThe Cat in the Hat Comes Back), and more!Working together, we will bring these storiesto life!Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Who Done It?Join our team of Story Detectives as theyuncover the mystery, solve the riddle andsave the day! Let your imagination open thedoor to the mystery at the theatre, as you

create an original story from beginning toend.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

July 15-19AM: Build A World (for theyoung visual artist who alsoloves theatre)For the budding scenic designer usingvisual arts, students will transform ourcamp space into a completely differentland and then create characters and storiesto inhabit that land. Perfect for students

who are interested in set design or c reativeexploration through the visual arts.Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Tales of Anansi the SpiderWest African folklore tells of Anansi theSpider-Man, a cunning trickster who wonthe right to be the Keeper of All Stories.Using Anansis tales we will explore the art ofexpressive and dynamic storytelling.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

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July 22-26AM:A Tale Dark and GrimmIn this mischievous and utterly original story,Hansel and Gretel walk out of their ownstory and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As the story unfolds, wefollow the siblings through a forest brimmingwith menacing foes and learn the true storybehind (and beyond) the bread crumbs,edible houses and outwitted witches. We willwork together to bring their great adventuresto life!

Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Musical Jam!Explore the world of musical theatre. Yourfavorite songs, scenes and characters cometo life in this energetic camp. Our emphasiswill be on the wonderful world of body, mind,voice and imagination.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

July 29-August 2AM:Alice in WonderlandJoin us as we travel down the rabbit hole forthis curiouser and curiouser adventuretea with the Mad Hatter, advice from a sassyCaterpillar, making a new friend with the mostremarkable grin and more!Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM: Myths and MagicTravel from ancient Greece to the ArcticCircle as we share myths full of magic andmoral dilemmas. After deciding what wend powerful in stories from long ago, wewill create new tales with dramatic twistsand turns, as students learn to share them

on stage with brave voices and expressivebodies.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

August 5-9AM: The Miraculous Journeyof Edward TulaneOnce, in a house on Egypt Street, there liveda china rabbit named Edward Tulane. Therabbit was very pleased with himself, and forgood reason: he was owned by a girl namedAbilene, who treated him with the utmostcare and adored him completely. And then,

one day, he was lost. This wonderful story(by Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline)takes us on an extraordinary journey, from thedepths of the ocean to the net of a sherman,from the top of a garbage heap to the resideof a hobos camp, from the bedside of anailing child to the streets of Memphis. Andalong the way, we are shown a true miracle that even a heart of the most breakable kindcan learn to love, to lose and to love again.Join the adventure!Time: 9:30-12noon

Tuition: $170

PM: Super Heroes Unite!Is it an airplane? A kite? What a sight to seethese heroes ying into action! Create a superhero (or villain) and bring to life each dramatic,comedic and melodramatic moment thathappens in each super hero's day.Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

August 12-16AM: Goosebumps!Based on the classic series by R.L. Stine, thiscamp will take the scares off the page andbring them onto the stage. Students will workfrom the stories Night of the Living Dummy,Stay Out of the Basementand Monster Blood!Time: 9:30-12noonTuition: $170

PM:It Came from Beneath theBed!(Tales from the House ofBunnicula Series)Determined to be a famous writer like hisUncle Harold, the clever, brave and sensitivedachshund Howie tries his hand at a tale ofterror and triumph, starring himself as thewise, courageous, intelligent, wire-haired

dachshund puppy who saves the worldfrom a rampaging stuffed koala bear thatemerges from the disgusting clutter underPete Monroe's bed. With help from his UncleHarold, and our adventurous young actors,Howie the wire-haired dachshund will createa story in which he saves the world from ascience experiment gone awry. Work togetherto bring this tale to life!Time: 1-3:30pmTuition: $170

Grades 4-6 (9am-12noon/1-4pm) (9am-4pm)ALL SHOWS/TITLES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

$200 for partial day options (when applicable) or $380 for both AM and PM. (Full day option includesa supervised lunch hour; please pack a lunch that does not require refrigeration or a microwave.)

June 10-14AM:Fangtastic(My Sister the Vampire Series)Olivia is a vegetarian. Ivy is a vampire. And

they're twins! Ever since Olivia discoveredthat her long-lost twin sister, Ivy, is a vampire,she's been soaking up everything Ivy willtell her about Franklin Grove's vampirecommunity. It's all top secret, and Olivia'ssworn that she'll never tell another soul. Butnow, nosy tabloid reporter Serena Star issnooping around. As she gets closer andcloser to the truth, it's up to Ivy and Olivia tothrow her off track. Bring this fangtastic newsstory to life!Time: 9-12noonTuition: $200

PM: Narnia Ho!Come join us on a fun-lled fantasy from theland of Narnia! Take a journey to the end ofthe earth, defeat winter once and for all, orbecome kings and queens at Cair Paravel.Discover new adventures using favoritecharacters and create your own twists ona beloved story. We will make the Narniacharacters come alive in a retelling of theoriginal story, or a completely new adventure!Time: 1-4pmTuition: $200

June 17-21Full Day (9-4pm for one week):

Harriet the SpyHarriet M. Welsch is an aspiring spy. Butwhen her friends nd her secret notebook,they do not like what she has written aboutthem. Harriets blunt observations haveher in keen trouble with her friends. So,how to win them back? And continue herspying business? A popular story for thelast 40 years, our camp production will be acontemporary version, combining story andmusic for a fun sleuthing adventure.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

June 17-28Full Day (9-4pm for two weeks):Peter PanIn this thrilling musical adaptation of J.M.

Barries Peter Pan, follow Peter and TinkerBell from the nursery window of the Darlinghousehold to their home in Neverland. Wendy,John and Michael Darling are in for the timeof their lives as they help Peter discover thetrue meaning of loyalty and friendship, all whiledoing their best to avoid Peters arch nemesis,Captain Hook, and his motley crew of pirates.Grab a handful of fairy dust and soar awaywith Peter and friends to the second star onthe right and straight on till morning! Thisintensive is specically designed for studentswho have a demonstrated commitment totheir craft as performers and display a positiveattitude in their work. Students work with like-

minded peers and industry professionals in thecreation of a musical to be performed on ourCohen Stage.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $430

Acceptance to this program is by auditiononly. To schedule an audition, please visitour website childrenstheatre.org or call612.879.5685.

Auditions:Tuesday, April 2 from 4:30-6:30pmThursday, April 4 from 4:30-6:30pm

Callbacks:Saturday, April 6 from 10-11:30am

June 24-28Full Day (9-4pm for one week):Rocketship to MarsGrab your low-gravity boots and hopaboard the Mars Rover for a journey tothe red planet. Will the aliens let you comehome? You get to write the ending in thisensemble-based camp for writers, actors andsingers who love to play theatre games andcollaborate.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

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July 8-12Full Day (9-4pm for one week):TheNewsies Broadway RevueSet in New York City at the turn of thecentury, Newsies is the rousing tale of JackKelly, a charismatic newsboy and leaderof a ragged band of teenaged "newsies"who dream of a better life. But when thenewspapers distribution prices increase at

the newsboys expense, Jack nds a causeto ght for and rallies kids from across theCity to strike for whats right. We will be singsongs like "Seize the Day," "The World WillKnow," "Santa Fe" and "King of New York."Not only will the students be singing songsfrom this exciting new musical, but they willbe dancing and acting too! What's more funthan creating characters from your favoriteDisney Musicals? Performing them! Join usfor a smashing Broadway experience!Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

Full Day (9-4pm for one week):

The Invention of Hugo CabaretOrphan, clock keeper and thief, Hugo livesin the walls of a busy Paris train station,where his survival depends on secrets andanonymity. But when his world suddenlyinterlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl anda bitter old man who runs a toy booth in thestation, Hugo's undercover life, and his mostprecious secret, are put in jeopardy. A crypticdrawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key,a mechanical man, and a hidden messagefrom Hugo's dead father. Join us as we stagethis intricate and spellbinding mystery.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

July 15-19Full Day (9-4pm one week):Sing Out on StageYoure the star writer, composer, andactor and theres nothing like collaborationto make you want to sing out! This uniquecamp will bring out the writer, composer,and performer in each student in a safe andcreative environment. Students will write theirown scripts, music and lyrics, and perform itas part of a cohesive ensemble while still

having their moments to shine! No playwritingor composition background is required.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

July 15-August 4(GRADES 5-8) Full Day(9-4pm for three weeks)Junior Intensive:Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Director: Ed Williams Jr.When Maurice becomes lost in the woodson the way to the fair, he seeks shelter inan old castle, but the master of the castleis a horrible beast that takes him captive.Maurice's daughter, Belle, must then give upher freedom to save his life. Belle's tamingof the unfortunate Beast and his ultimatetransformation back into a handsome princeis a beloved fairy tale about very differentpeople nding strength in one another andlearning how to love.

Step into the enchanted world of Disney'sBeauty and the Beast Jr. Featuring songsfrom the Academy-Award winning animated

feature, this stage version includes music byAlan Menken and the late Howard Ashman,along with new songs by Menken and TimRice.

This intensive is specically designedfor students who have a demonstratedcommitment to their craft as performersand display a positive attitude in their work.Students work with like-minded peers andindustry professionals in the creation of amusical to be performed on our Cargill Stage.

Time: 9-4pm

Tuition: $450


Auditions:Tuesday, April 2 from 4:30-6:30pmThursday, April 4 from 4:30-6:30pm

Callbacks:Saturday, April 6 from 11:30am-2pm

Performances:August 2 & 3 at 7pmAugust 3 & 4 at 3pm

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June 10-14Full day (9-4pm for one week):From Working to WickedStephen Schwartz has been composing hit

Broadway musicals for over 40 years. Inthis workshop we'll explore ensemble andsmall group numbers, as well as look foropportunities for solo work. We'll learn greatSchwarz songs like "Magic to Do," "Corner ofthe Sky," "Day By Day" and of course someof the songs from Wicked. Together we'llcreate an exciting revue inspired by the manythemes of Schwartzs exhilarating music!Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

June 17-21Full day (9-4pm for one week):

Shakespearean Death ScenesNobody does death quite like the Bard. Thisexperience is designed to guide young actorsthrough the world and works of Shakespeare.Our focus will be on scenes, soliloquies andght scenes which highlight the lives anddeaths of Shakespeares nest heroes andvillains. Join us as we explore the verbal andphysical heightened moments of the Bard.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

June 24-28Full day (9-4pm for one week): A

Moment in the SpotlightStudents work to create a performance whereeveryone gets their moment in the spotlight.Using material from contemporary totraditional Broadway musicals, we will worktogether to create a show in which everyperformers talents get to shine.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280


July 8-12Full Day (9-4pm for one week):The Maze RunnerWhen Thomas wakes up in an elevator, the

only thing he can remember is his rst name.His memory is blank. But hes not alone.When the elevators doors open, Thomasnds himself surrounded by kids whowelcome him to the Gladea large, openexpanse surrounded by stone walls. Justlike Thomas, the Gladers dont know why orhow they got to the Glade. All they know isthat every morning the stone doors to themaze that surrounds them have opened.Every night theyve closed tight. And every30 days someone new has arrived. Thomaswas expected. But the next day, someonenew arrives, and more surprising yet is themessage she delivers. Thomas might be

more important than he could ever guess.Work together to discover the dark secretsburied within the Glade.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

July 15-26Full Day (9-4pm for two weeks):Oz RevueTake a spin into Oz and embark upon athrilling journey exploring the songs, scenesand dances from The Wizard of Oz, Wickedand The Wiz. Discover a whole new Oz inthis original, magical, musical revue.

Time: 9-4pmTuition: $430

July 22-August 2Full Day (9-4pm for two weeks):Little Red & Other Trips Throughthe ForestLittle Red Ridinghood is heading toGrandmas House when her cell phone losesreception, Hansel and Gretel cant get a GPSsignal, Snow White uses Google maps toescape from the Queen and Rapunzel has her

July 22-26AM: Percy Jackson:Sea of MonstersDuring this camp, actors will hear the ancientmyths that inspired the second book in thePercy Jackson series Sea of Monsters. Wewill work together to create our own originalplay using a mash-up of characters fromPercy Jacksons imagination, other gods,monsters and magic creatures, all while werene techniques from our actors toolbox

(voice, imagination and body).Time: 9-12noonTuition: $200

PM:Artemis FowlWhen a twelve-year-old evil genius tries torestore his family fortune by capturing a fairy anddemanding a ransom in gold, the fairies ghtback with magic, technology and a particularlynasty troll. How do you think it will end?Time: 1-4pmTuition: $200

July 29-August 2Full Day (9am-4pm for oneweek): Broadway Rocks!From Hairsprayto Little Shop of Horrors toGrease toJersey Boys to Tommy, the beatwill pound deep in our voices and bodiesin this camp dedicated to the songs of theBroadway Rock Musical.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

August 5-16Full Day (9am-4pm for twoweeks): Circus of the NightBored with their everyday routines, a groupof neighborhood kids stow themselves awayin a circus caravan one night. They wake tond themselves far from home, where theyhave to gure out how they can t into theacts that take place under the big top andhow they can nd their way back. Actors willcollaborate to create an original performancepiece with music that tells the story of whathappens in the Circus of the Night. If youknow how to tumble, juggle or do magictricks, we will put your skills to use, but no

previous circus training or experience isrequired. A shadow screen will help us createcaptivating illusions and make theatre magic.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $430

Special Offering: August 12-16Full Day (9am-3pm for one week): CULTURE CAMP Ages

6-11Spend one day at each of ve visual and cultural arts organizations: Children'sTheatre Company, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, HighpointCenter for Printmaking, Minnesota Center for Book Arts and Zenon Dance Company.The themes for this summer include Super Heroes Unite! (for ages 6-7), HypnoticRobotic (for ages 8-9) and Choose Your Own Adventure (for ages 10-11). Work withartists at each site to create hands-on projects, performances, and more! Friends andfamily are invited to a presentation at each location every day at 2:45. Participan tsmust provide their own transportation to each institution and bring a bag lunch eachday. Limited scholarships available.To receive an application, contact Lucy Hawthorne at Minnesota Center for Book Artsat 612.215.2549 or [email protected]: 9-3pmTuition: $275 ($250 for members of participating organizations)

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June 10-14

Full Day (9-4pm for one week):The Greatest Musical ScenesEver Written!This camp will tear apart and exploremusical scenes from the works of someof musical theatres greatest composers,lyricists and book writers. Pulling fromshows as traditional as The King and I andMy Fair Ladyto modern pieces fromJerseyBoys, Mamma Mia and Newsies, eachstudent will be showcased in multiple scenesaimed to develop their acting and singingchops.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

June 17-21

Full Day (9-4pm for one week):The Katrina Project:

Hell and High WaterBased on actual interviews, collected storiesand found text, this work gives voice to thegreatest natural disaster in our countrysrecorded history. Our work will bring to life adiverse group of individuals as they reect onand experience the devastation, heartbreak,anger and ultimately hope of the thousandswho lived through this dramatic event.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

own Facebook page. Explore what happenswhen classic stories get updated with amodern twist.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $430

July 29-August 9Full Day (9-4pm for two weeks):The Wizards WayWorking with J.K. Rowlings characters asinspiration, we will create our own story in theworld of witchcraft and wizardry. Stretch yourcreativity, brainstorm ideas, improvise scenesand then work together to bring to life thisworld of wonder.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $430

August 12-16AM: Musical Theatre AuditionWorkshopBreaking apart the musical theatre auditionprocess step by step, students will begiven material specically tailored to theirpersonalities, acting types and voices. Inworkshop format, each student will be given

one-on-one time with the teacher to analyze,dissect, prepare and present two contrastingaudition pieces. Great preparation for schooland professional auditions!Time: 9-12noonTuition: $200

Grades 7-12June 10-14Special Summer OfferingFull Day(9-4pm for one week):Dance IntensiveJoin us for a dance explosion!Engaging in intensive conditioning,ballet barre, center and across theoor work - students will exploretechnical training at a whole

new level. Then well move intochoreography exploration fromexciting classic and contemporaryBroadway shows that cover jazz,hip hop and tap styles. Studentswill master challenging dances andperform them on the nal day ofcamp.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280

PM: Audition WorkshopExamining the audition process step by step,students will be given material specicallytailored to their personalities and actingstrengths. In workshop format, studentswill learn to analyze, dissect, prepare andpresent two contrasting monologues. Greatpreparation for school and professionalauditions!Time: 1-4pmTuition: $200

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Extended Care OptionTo make your childs camp experience easier than ever, Childrens Theatre Companyis pleased to offer our convenient Extended Care option to daily camp participants.Through a partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Ar ts and the MinneapolisCollege of Art and Design, when your child attends a camp at any one of thesefacilities, they are eligible to participate in our Extended Care Program.

For children entering kindergarten and older, you have the option to a rrive at campbefore check-in or have your child stay after camp has ended. While your child is

here they will be able to participate in free play and organized activities with ChildrensTheatre Companys celebrated education staff.

Morning extended care begins at 8am until camp begins at either 9am or9:30am.

Afternoon extended care begins at 3:30pm and ends at 5:30pm.

Payment: There are two options for extended care payment allowing greater exibilityfor you!

Day-By-Day: Pay when you arrive and choose between a Morning orAfternoon Session or both!

$10/per session Please note only payments of exact change or checkwill be accepted when purchased on-site.

Weekly Pass (Monday-Friday):

You can purchase a morning or afternoon pass for $28; or

You can make use of both morning and afternoon care for $55.

These passes will be available for purchase online at childrenstheatre.org, at the TicketOfce, or when you drop your child off and you can use your chosen pass service(morning, afternoon, or both) as many times as you need during that specic week.* Extended Care will not be offered the week of July 1st.** Parents who pay on-site will be required to complete an emergency contact format that time.

June 24-28Full Day (9-4pm for one week):The Farce:Noises OffNoises Offfollows a cast of off-beat actorsrehearsing a op called Nothing's On. Doorsslamming, on and offstage complicationsand sardines all gure in the plot. Workingwith scenes and moments from Noises Offwe will explore this genre of comedy whosegoal is to entertain the audience by meansof unlikely, extravagant and improbablesituations, disguises and mistaken identityand word play all of which is characterizedby physical humor and deliberate absurdity.Time: 9-4pmTuition: $280


July 8-August 11Full Day(10am-5pm for ve weeks)

Senior Intensive:HAIRDirector: Debra BaronMusical Director: John Lynn

HAIR puts rock music and its culture onstage. With phenomenal musical numbersincluding "Aquarius", "Good MorningStarshine", "I Believe in Love", "Hair", "IGot Life", "What a Piece of Work Is Man"and "Hippie Life", this show has a vitalityand timelessness. As a social commentary,HAIR provides insight into the philosophy ofthe ower children of the 1960's in all of itsoutrageous and startling commentary a generation that changed America.Please note this script contains stronglanguage and adult themes, but no nudity.

This intensive is specically designedfor students who have a demonstratedcommitment to their craft as performersand display a positive attitude in their work.Students work with like-minded peers andindustry professionals in the creation of amusical to be performed on our Cargill Stage.

Time: 10-5pmTuition: $480


Auditions:Tuesday, April 2nd from 4-6:30pmThursday, April 4th from 4-6:30pm

Callbacks:Saturday, April 6th from 2:30-6:30pm

Performances:August 9 & 10 @ 7pmAugust 10 & 11 @ 3pm

August 12-16AM: Dance Boot Camp withMichael Matthew FerrellFocusing on the essential dance styles ofballet, jazz and modern, the goal of this

weeklong boot camp is to give studentsthe tools to develop a well-rounded dancevocabulary and to develop the staminato handle the rehearsal process. Dancerswill be exposed to a range of disciplinesof movement with a focus on the technicalability, style and physical expressiondemanded by the leading professionalchoreographers. Get ready for the next stepsin your dance.Time: 9-12noonTuition: $200

PM: Vocal Boot Campwith Joey ClarkA ve-day immersi on into ve genres ofsinging: Jazz, Classical, Rock/Pop, MusicalTheater and R&B. This boot camp providesa safe, relaxed, fun and encouragingenvironment to explore parts of your voiceyou never even knew you had. We will playwith new styles of singing while studying thetechniques and tricks of recording artistsand stage performers. In our quest to ndpassionate personal connections to yoursongs and with your adoring fans, eachvocalist will have the opportunity to work aspart of an ensemble and as a soloist.Time: 1-4pmTuition: $200

AM/PM (11am-3pm for one week):Improvisation (Down and Dirty)Boot Camp with Jen ScottFive days of intense, fast pacedimprovisation workshops for those whowant a total immersion into the challengeand creative freedom of improvisation. Thinkfaster, make strong choices and increaseyour condence as you learn to trust yourinstincts. Down and dirty works well for bothbeginning and experienced performers.Time: 11-3pmTuition: $200

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How to RegisterOnline (Suggested Method)Please visit the Education, Classesand Camps section of our website atchildrenstheatre.org

By PhoneCall 612.874.0400 with a credit cardnumber and expiration date ready.We accept Mastercard/Visa, Discover

and American Express.

By MailDownload your registration form atchildrenstheatre.org. Mail your RegistrationForm with check enclosed made out to:

Childrens Theatre Company - Ticket Ofce2400 Third Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55404

RECEIVE 15% OFF of your tuitioncost if you are a CTC Season Subscriber,have registered for more than one camp(1st camp full price, all subsequent camps15% off), or have more than one student inyour family registered for camp (1st camp atfull price, all subsequent camps at 15% offper session).

A $100 discount is also available for oneTAT camp if your child has performed inone of CTC's professional shows eitherin the Cargill or on the UnitedHea lth GroupStage within 12 months of the closing dateof that show.

TAT PoliciesRefunds/ Cancellation

If you cancel at least one week beforethe rst day of camp, a cancellation feeof $50 will apply.

If you cancel less than one week beforethe camp begins, no refund or credit willbe issued.

Fees for camps cannot be transferred toother sessions.

Camps, faculty and schedule are subjectto change.

TuitionTuition must be paid in full at least one weekprior to the beginning of each camp. We acceptcheck, credit card, or money order. A twopayment option is available only when using acredit card. See registration form for details.

Camp SizesCamp sizes are limited to ensure the bestpossible learning environment for yourstudent. Please register early to ensure

a spot, as registrations are held on a rst paidbasis. All camps are subject to cancellationprior to camp start if minimum enrollment isnot met.

Supervision / Pick UpTAT supervision ends at the end of eachsession. Students 9 years and older will waitat CTCs Stage Door entrance to be pickedup. Students 4 to 8 years must be picked upfrom their classroom.

Dance AttireThe more clearly the teacher can see the students body joints, the more easily the teachercan give the student technical feedback. Dressing in layers is a good idea, but wearing a lotof bulky clothing makes it difcult to give feedback. It can be a bit cool in the studio at thebeginning of class and very warm by the end so please shed extra clothing as we go along.

Hair pulled back and out of face. Jewelry - large and dangling jewelry is distracting and dangerous.

Please remove it before class.

Creative Movement:

Children should wear clothing that is easy to move in and that wont inhibit movement.Sweatpants, shorts and t-shirts work very well. Children are encouraged to dance barefootduring creative movement classes.

Ballet: Leotard and tights or sweats Jazz: Comfortable clothing, jazz shoes

Combo classes: Comfortable, no jeans/tight clothingTap: Comfortable clothing and tap shoes

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Registration Form Summer 2013Students Name Date of Birth / /

Address Age Grade

City State Zip Code

Home Phone

Student Email (grades 7-12 only)

Parent/Legal Guardian Day PhoneAddress Evening Phone

CityStateZip Code Cell Phone

Parent/Legal Guardian Email ( required)

(if different from above)

Camp Title

Camp Title

Camp Title

Camp Title

Time

Time

Time

Time

Dates

Dates

Dates

Dates

Tuition

Tuition

Tuition

Tuition

TOTAL

Tax Deductible Scholarship Contribution (optional)

FORM OF PAYMENT

Check

Visa/Mastercard

American Express

Discover

Money Order

Credit Card #

Exp. Date

Signature

We recommend that you make a copy of the registration form for your records before sub

Camp registration is not guaranteed until you receive conrmation from the Ticket Ofce.

All camps are rst-paid, rst-served.

You can also register online at childrenstheatre.org or call 612.874.0400.

RECEIVE 15% OFFof your tuition cost if you have checked anyof these boxes. Only one 15% discount canbe applied to an individual camp.

I am a CTC Season Subscriber.

I have registered for more than one campthis session. (1st camp full price,all subsequent camps 15% off).

I have more than one student from myfamily registered for camp (1st camp at fullprice, all subsequent camps at 15% off).

A $100 discount is also available for one Tcamp if your child has per formed in one of Cprofessional shows either in the Cargill Theatron the Unitedhealth Group Stage within 12 mo

of the closing date of that show.TWO PAYMENT OPTION:If using a credit card 50% of the total cost can be charged at the time of registration andthe remaining 50% will be charged four weeks later or one week prior to the rst day of camp,whichever comes rst. Please check box to take advantage of this offer.

A CTC T-Shirt is included in camp tuition coPlease indicate the size you would like:

Childs X- Small

Childs Small

Childs Medium

Childs Large

Childs X- Large

Adult Small

Adult Mediu

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