Piedmont Players Theatre continues the first season of the Norvell Theater with expansion of its annual Summer Theater Camps.
Drama camps ó Students will work on theater techniques and acting skills through creative drama, improvisation and character development activities. They will work with props, set, costumes, and end the week with a performance for family and friends on each Friday.
Musical camps ó Join us for a week of musical excitement. Students will work on scenes and songs from famous Broadway productions and perform a reduced version of their musical for family and friends on each Friday.
Technical camp ó Students will learn all about working behind the scenes on a show. Topics will include basic shop knowledge and introductions to stage lighting, sound and set construction. Students will also design and build their own set for one of the musical camps.
Camp dates
June 13-17
Elementary school musical, ěThe Little Mermaidî; Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructors: Gwen Matthews and Emily Schuttenberg.
Middle and high school technical theater; PPT scene shop, meet at Norvell Theatre lobby. Instructor: Allen Jones
June 20-24
Elementary school drama, Meroney Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Debbie Hubbard.
Middle and high school musical, ěGleeî; Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Gwen Matthews.
June 27-July 1
Middle school musical, ěShrekî; Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Emily Schuttenberg.
July 11-15
Middle school drama; Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Shelley Porter-Walker
Elementary school drama; Meroney Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Debbie Hubbard.
July 18-22
High school drama; Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Shelley Porter-Walker.
July 25-29
Elementary musical, ěThe Little Mermaidî Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Gwen Matthews
Drama camp for special needs children; Meroney Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Jtan Whisenant.
Aug. 1-5
Middle and high school musical, ěGleeî; Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Gwen Matthews.
Middle and high school technical theatre, PPT Scene Shop; meet at Norvell Theater lobby. Instructor: Dan Koppenhaver.
Aug. 8-12
Middle school drama, Norvell Theater Rehearsal Hall. Instructor: Shelley Porter-Walker.
General information for all camps
Classes are for rising third- through rising 12th-graders.
Elementary school camps are for rising third- through fifth-graders.
Middle school camps are for rising sixth through eighth-graders.
High school camps are for rising ninth- through 12th- graders.
Students must wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.
Because individual roles will be cast for the Friday productions, it is important that students commit to attending all five days of camp.
Camps are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Special Needs Camp (for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities) for rising fifth grade and up. Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
There will be a performance on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the end of each camp session. Students should arrive at 5 to prepare for their performances. Please come support your performers and technicians and see what they have learned.
Cost
Drama, musical and technical camps ó $150 or $130 for PPT season ticket holders.
Special Needs Camp ó $60.
Need-based scholarships are available. Contact the PPT office for more details.
Registration information
Call 704-633-5471 to sign up your student. A registration form will then be sent to you via mail or email. Registration will not be complete until signed registration form and payment are received. Register today. Spaces are limited!
For more information or questions, call 704-633-5471.