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July 15, 2024 9:00AM

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Musical Theatre: Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. | Ages 6-10 & 9-13

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SORRY--THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2024--we plan to try it again in 2025 and it will go onsale in November.

 

THIS IS A 2-WEEK FULL DAY CAMP (Mon-Fri) with Performances on Saturday, July 27 at 10:30am and 2pm—all campers MUST be available for the performances!
**Please provide a nut-free snack and beverage as well as a packed lunch for your child.

A short audition on the first day places campers in appropriate roles—all campers will be cast! The camp rotates through music, acting, and dance activities daily. The camp concludes with performances for family and friends on Saturday July 27 at 10:30am and 2pm.

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. 

Get a taste of stardom and explore the process of theatre training through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, and creative activities. Develop characters, explore dramatic interpretation of classic stories, learn vocabulary, challenge your imagination, and hone projection and articulation skills while engaging the body in purposeful physical expression.
Studying theatre can benefit a child's personal and academic development. 

• Communication Skills: Acting helps children develop strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills. They learn to express themselves clearly, use body language effectively, and articulate emotions.
• Confidence Building: Performing can boost a child's self-confidence. Overcoming stage fright and receiving positive feedback can contribute to a sense of accomplishment (Instead of a live audience, we send parents a recording of the end of session performance to share with friends & family.)
• Creativity and Imagination: Acting encourages creativity and imagination. Children learn to think outside the box, explore different perspectives, and develop a heightened sense of imagination, which can be valuable in various aspects of life.
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Through portraying different characters, children gain a better understanding of human emotions and different perspectives. This can enhance their empathy and emotional intelligence, improving their ability to relate to others.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Acting often involves working with others to solve problems, whether it's figuring out how to stage a scene or collaborating with fellow actors. This can enhance a child's teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Public Speaking Skills: Acting helps children become more comfortable with public speaking, an essential skill in many areas of life. Whether presenting in class or later in a professional setting, the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively is valuable.
• Discipline and Focus: Rehearsing a piece for performance requires discipline and focus. Children learn the importance of commitment, regular practice, and the value of hard work in achieving their goals.
• Physical Expression: Acting involves using the body as a tool for expression. This can improve a child's physical coordination, awareness of body language, and overall physical expression.
• Life Skills: Many of the skills learned in acting are transferable to other areas of life. Whether it's building confidence, developing strong communication skills, or learning to work effectively in a team, these skills can benefit a child in various personal and professional contexts.

We ask students to wear clothing they are comfortable moving in, shoes that stay on their feet and cover their toes, and to bring water bottles labeled with their name.