Registration is open for the renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre summer day camp program at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. From July 8 to the week of August 12, the Quick will host six separate weeks of action-packed, in-person theatre arts for aspiring thespians in grades 1 through 12.
No experience necessary! Now in its 33rd year, the Missoula Children’s Theatre summer camp program offers an on-stage role for any students in grades 1 through 12 who are interested in spending a week immersed in theatre arts. Each fun-filled week prepares young actors to take part in a full-scale Friday evening production on the Quick Center stage — complete with costumes, songs, and dance!
Here are the six weeks of in-person day camps and performances scheduled for the summer of 2024:
· Pinocchio: July 8–12
· Robin Hood: July 15–19
· Jack and the Beanstalk: July 22–26
· Gulliver’s Travels: July 29 – August 2
· The Pied Piper: August 12–16
A variety of speaking and ensemble roles are offered each week. No advance preparation is needed. The camp runs Monday through Thursday from 9:15 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rehearsals include instruction in acting, dancing, music, and art. On Friday, students arrive to the theatre for dress rehearsal at 3:30 p.m. and stay through showtime. Families and friends are invited to attend the 7:30 p.m. Friday performance.
Extra, Extra! Extend the fun of summer camp with additional enrichment opportunities. Available after camp ends Monday through Thursday, Extra, Extra! students will receive two extra hours (from 2 to 4 p.m.) of theatre-based enrichment with Missoula directors, working in small groups on collaborative projects.
Learn more and sign up for weekly session(s) at fairfield.edu/missoula.