The Center for the Arts’ Spring Break Spotlight and Center Stage Academy are day camps for children in grades 1 through 12. At the camps the students learn many aspects of the theater and the performing arts. The first half of the day consists of three classes (music, dance and acting/theater orientation). The students in the senior session will also dab in the technical aspects of set, lighting, costume, and make-up design and application. The second half of the day is spent in rehearsals of an actual mini-musical production. Act I of the “performance” showcases some of the things that they learn in their classes. These numbers and scenes carry on the theme of “show business”. Act II will be the actual mini-musical.

 

CENTERSTAGE ACADEMY 2012

The Center for the Arts’ Center Stage Academy is a day camp for children in grades 1 through 12. At the camps the students learn many aspects of the theater and the performing arts. The first half of the day consists of three classes (music, dance and acting/theater orientation). The students in the senior session will also dab in the technical aspects of set, lighting, costume, and make-up design and application. The second half of the day is spent in rehearsals of an actual mini-musical production.

Two (two-week) JUNIOR SESSIONS for rising 1-6 grade
Directed by Amy Baltimore
Session I: June 4-15 9:00-3:00 PERFORMANCE June 16!
Session II: June 18-29 9:00-3:00 PERFORMANCE June 30!
Tuition: $175.00

Amy Baltimore studied theater at Pensacola Christian College and graduated with honors. She continued her theatrical experience in Pensacola, FL at the local community theater and as a musical theater instructor for a private studio, while also pursuing her master’s degree in education with a focus in school guidance and counseling. Upon moving to Murfreesboro three years ago Mrs. Baltimore immediately sought out the local theater and accepted a role in that year’s Christmas production. She has been a steady supporter of the arts in Murfreesboro, performing in and directing various productions from church and children’s events to The Sound of Music and Bye Bye Birdie at the Center for the Arts among others. Mrs. Baltimore is looking forward to the opportunity to use her talents to give back to the community through performing arts.

 

One (three-week) SENIOR SESSION for rising 7-12 grade
Directed by Bill Stewart
July 9-27 9:00-5:00 PERFORMANCE July 28!
Tuition: $200.00

Bill Stewart has been involved at The Center for the Arts since moving to Murfreesboro in 2008 after retiring from the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. Since that time Bill has either performed in, directed or constructed the set for over 20 Center productions. Bill has been involved in community theatre since 1972 performing with Birmingham Festival Theatre, Biloxi’s Encore Players, Alabama Story Theatre, Theatre Tuscaloosa, Florence Little Theatre in Florence, SC. and locally at Out front on Main. Bill earned his degree in Theatre from Alabama’s Shelton State Community College in 1992 and currently teaches in MTSU’s aerospace department.

Students will learn the fundamentals of the theatre, including

ACTING, MUSIC, DANCE,

SET/TECH WORK, DIRECTING,

and STAGE MANAGEMENT!

 

Submit Applications in person at:

The Center for the Arts- 110 West College Street ,Murfreesboro, TN 37130  Phone: 615-904-2787

Typical Camp Schedule

8:45-9am……………………….arrival

9-10am………………………….morning activities/rehearsal

10-10:15am……………………morning break

10:15-11am……………………class

11-11:45am……………………class

11:45-12:15pm……………….lunch

12:15-1pm……………………..class

1-2pm……………………………rehearsal

2-2:15pm……………………….afternoon break

2:15-3pm……………………….rehearsal

3-3:15……………………………dismissal

Miscellaneous Information

Students should:

•  Bring a sack lunch and two healthy snacks each day
•  Please do not send anything that needs to be heated or micro-waved
•  Dress comfortably for movement with sneakers (no flip-flops or crocs)
•  Arrive between 8:45-9:00am and be picked up no later than 3:15pm
• CSA Instructional Team- TBA

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Spring Break Spotlight

Spring Break Spotlight day camps are offered for children in grades 1-6. At the camps the students will learn many aspects of the theater and performing arts. The first half of the day consists of three classes (music, dance and acting/theater orientation). The second half of the day is spent in rehearsals for an actual mini-musical production to be showcased the Saturday following the Camp. Act I of the performance showcases many of the things that they learn during their classes, and Act II will be the mini-musical.

1st-6th Grade (Dates are approximate,depending on year)

March 21-25, ;9am-3pm

Performance: March 26 at 10:00am

Last day to sign up: March 12

Student Limit: 30

Tuition: $90 (includes a t-shirt and two free tickets to the performance)

Submit Applications in person at:

The Center for the Arts- 110 West College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130   Phone:    615-904-2787