Community Arts Access Project

Up to 40 children ages 8-18 will be introduced or gain experience with the theatrical tools needed to perform on the stage; creative drama, improvisation, dance, acting, vocal technique, diction, ensemble work and character development. With this year being an election year and also the 240th anniversary of the birth of our country, the campers will immerse themselves in creating theatrical dramatic works that are based on historic speeches inspired by famous historical figures and existing historical documents. The campers will experience rehearsing a production and performing excerpts in a live performance. They will use musical theatre works that are inspired by historic events from the United States of America. These works would include the musicals: 1776" by Peter Stone and Edward Shermans, "Ragtime" by Terrence McNally and Lynn Ahrens, the current Rap inspired Broadway hit, "Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and "The Music Man" by Meredith Wilson. Campers will complete an initial evaluation form to assess their knowledge of the materials being presented. This knowledge will include both the historical knowledge of the material explored, as well general knowledge about theatre, music and dance."