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Camp CenterStage Enrollment Begins!
Angelina Arts Alliance News Release - April 5, 2011
Contact: Tracy Pinkerton, Associate Director - 936-633-4504
Angelina Arts Alliance is happy to announce that enrollments are now being accepted for the ninth summer of its popular theater program, Camp CenterStage, held on the Angelina College campus in Lufkin. Continuing its reputation as three of the most creative summer camps in East Texas, the Camp CenterStage program encourages young people to learn theatre skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere, while under the guidance of an experienced theatre faculty. The program aims to inspire creativity, stretch imaginations, expand artistic potential, and enhance self-esteem.
CenterStage Junior, designed for campers entering 1st to 4th grades. This half-day camp (9am-12pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm) provides a safe, non-competitive environment, where children will discover, grow and celebrate their creativity through theatre games, music and creative movement. CenterStage Junior runs from June 6th-10th and tuition is $100.
Camp CenterStage is designed for younger students entering 5th to 7th grades. Campers learn how the theatre experience is created from page to stage. Exercises and activities led by theatre educators and professionals will explore acting, improvisation, movement and musical theatre. Camp CenterStage runs June 13-24th M-F from 9am to 3 pm. Performance is Friday, June 24th. Tuition is $250 for the two-week session.
CenterStage Academy is designed for students entering 8th to 10th grades, to engage in a more production-oriented two weeks that culminate in an actual performance on stage. Campers will learn what goes into creating a staged production by stepping into the roles of actors and technicians, as they assemble two shows of their own. CenterStage Academy runs June 13th-25th M-F from 9am to 4pm. Performance is Saturday, June 25th. Tuition is $250 for the two-week session.
Available to all camps are early drop-off and late pick-up, scholarships to any camper who requires financial assistance, and sibling discounts. All of the camps are generously underwritten by the T.L.L. Temple Foundation. Class sizes are limited so call early!
To download a brochure and enroll on-line or for more information about CenterStage Junior, Camp CenterStage, or CenterStage Academy, go to our website www.angelinaarts.org or call Tracy Pinkerton at 936-633-4504. Send email questions to camp@angelina.edu. This summer program is presented by Angelina Arts Alliance and Angelina College.
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