Tacoma Youth Theatre is pleased to announce Summer Camps for 2014. If you have heard about Tacoma Youth Theatre, you know your child is in for a fantastic experience learning the joys of theatre is supportive, nurturing, hands-on environment. If you are hearing about Tacoma Youth Theatre for the first time -- take a moment to check out what's happening at www.tacomayouththeatre.org. A printable registration form for Open-Enrollment classes is available at http://tacomayouththeatre.blogspot.com/p/registration-form.html *Join us this summer at Tacoma Youth Theatre!* *TWO WEEK CAMPS: Open Enrollment* Designed to immerse young actors in a total theatre experience! Each two-week production offers actors the unforgettable chance to rehearse, design, and publicly perform Tacoma Youth Theatre's original adaptation of each classic story. You'll be amazed at what these young artists are able to accomplish in just two weeks! *Camp 1: Alice in Wonderland* Rehearsals: June 16 - June 27, Mondays through Fridays, 10am-2pm (bring a sack lunch) Public Performances: June 27 & 28 at 7pm, June 29 at 3pm Suggested ages: 6-14 Open Enrollment - Cost: $200 *Camp 2: The Jungle Book* Rehearsals: July 7 - July 18, Mondays through Fridays, 10am-2pm (bring a sack lunch) Public Performances: July 18 & 19 at 7pm, July 20 at 3pm Suggested ages: 6-14 Open Enrollment - Cost: $200 *Camp 3: The Princess and the Goblin* Rehearsals: August 4 - 15, Mondays through Fridays, 10am-2pm (bring a sack lunch) Public Performances: August 15 & 16 at 7pm, August 17 at 3pm Suggested ages: 6-14 Open Enrollment - Cost: $200 *THEATRE FUN CAMP – Open Enrollment* This fast-paced, exciting class teaches the basics of creative dramatics through exciting improvisational games and exercises. A perfect introduction to theatre and Improv, a great way to make new friends, and a FUN way to spend a week this Summer! Rehearsals: July 21-25, Monday through Friday 10am-2pm (bring a sack lunch) Performance: 1pm, Saturday, July 26 Open Enrollment - Cost: $150 *AUDITION-BASED, PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PRODUCTIONS* Designed for an all-youth cast. Younger actors will play younger characters while teenage actors often play adult characters. During audition-based programs, we focus on Tacoma Youth Theatre’s core values and actively collaborate to maintain a kind and nurturing learning environment. With each new cast, we explore the basics of acting, staging, and work very intentionally to learn and follow good theatre etiquette. Tacoma Youth Theatre's after Audition-based productions are designed to facilitate the best theatrical experience possible. We primarily produce original adaptations of public domain works, affording us the unique ability to customize each play, after auditions, to optimize the experience for each individual young artist. We have carefully selected plays that introduce the very newest young actors to theatre and provide returning actors with exciting new challenges. No preparation is necessary. The auditions are free and consist of games, exercises & reading from the script. Actors should plan on staying throughout the auditions. Parents may stay throughout, but should at least plan on attending the first 15 minute of auditions. Tuition is pay-what-you-can* and due, if cast, on the first day of rehearsals. Age-appropriate actors are strongly encouraged to audition for both productions to maximize their casting potential. Casting is at the discretion of the director and actors should expect to be cast in only one production. (Please audition only for productions in which you are excited to take part.) *PAY WHAT YOU CAN tuition is not free. Tacoma Youth Theatre is funded through tuition payments. Families are asked to pay the full tuition amount or an alternate amount they can afford. *A Midsummer Night's Dream* Auditions: June 28 at 3pm OR June 29 at 5pm Rehearsals: July 7 - 24, Mondays through Thursdays from 6pm-8:30pm Public Performances: July 25 & 26 at 7pm, July 27 at 3pm Suggested Ages: 9 - 18 Cost: $300. Pay What You Can *Tom Sawyer* Auditions: July 26 at 3pm OR July 27 at 5pm Rehearsals: August 4 - 21, Mondays through Thursdays from 6pm-8:30pm Public Performances: August 22 & 23 at 7pm, August 24 at 3pm Suggested Ages: 9 - 18 Cost: $300. Pay What You Can -- Scott Campbell, Managing Director Tacoma Youth Theatre 253-677-0531 www.tacomayouththeatre.org *Join our Email list*<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=n6xae4jab&p=oi&m=1110219710381> *About Tacoma Youth Theatre:* Tacoma Youth Theatre is dedicated to creating high-quality theatre entirely produced by young artists. The company strives to build community by emphasizing core values of self-esteem, empathy, responsibility, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Tacoma Youth Theatre provides professional expectations, resources, and mentors that lead young people through the exploration of multiple theatrical disciplines. This process works best in a nurturing, respectful atmosphere where unique individuals, ages 5-18, can discover the impact, success, and joy of theatre for themselves.