Soo Theatre has a great line-up for summer camps! The standard great summer camps are back as well as some new ones for you to choose from. Making summer plans? Check out these camps!
Alice and Wonderland Jr.
This two week musical theatre day camp is for middle school and high school students (6th grade through high school). Alice & Wonderland Jr. will meet Monday through Friday, June 10-14 & 17-21 from 10am-3pm. Elementary students will join the second week, June 17-21, also 10am-3pm. The end of the camp will showcase two performances: Friday, June 21 at 7pm and Saturday, June 22 at 2pm.
Musical Theater Workshop with Dr. Christopher Hollingsworth
This new workshop taught by CCM specialist and guest artist Dr. Christopher Hollingsworth, is open for youth and adults, Monday through Friday, June 24-28, 10am – 3pm. You will be learning professional techniques to perform your best as the singing actor. The performance will be Thursday, June 27 at our 351st Musical Celebration!
Stage Combat Workshop
Edge of Orion Founder & Director, Orion Couling is offering a Stage Combat Workshop. Couling is a specialist in project-based learning and carries over 20 years of adventure-based teaching experience. A youth workshop will be held, July 1, 1:00-3:00pm and an adult workshop July 2, 5:00-7:00pm. Learn how to fight for stage and screen.
Beginning Strings Camp
Beginning Strings Camp is for those who have never played a stringed instrument, but would like to learn. This 2 week intensive setting is a great way to try a stringed instrument, because the muscle memory can form quickly when you are playing 5 days in a row. This camp is offered July 8-12 and 15-19. Youth meets Monday through Friday, 3:30-4:30pm and Adults meet Monday through Friday, 4:30-5:30pm. Thanks to generous grants from YAC and the Roberts P and Ella B Hudson Foundation, we have a limited number of violins in youth sizes to loan for this camp on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
This elementary musical theatre camp allows the younger students to take the lead. The Emperor’s New Clothes will meet July 15-19, Monday through Friday, 10am – 3pm. Two performances will be held Friday, July 19th at 2pm and 7pm.
Chamber Music Camp
Because this camp had such great success last year with strings, we have opened it to woodwinds and brass, as well. Both adults and youth are welcome and you do not have to register as a group. If you register, we will assign you to a group. Instructor Alan Jacobus joins us to coach the woodwinds, and Brian Carter from Alpena, MI, joins us to coach brass. Chamber Music Camp will meet July 22-26, Monday through Friday 4:30-7:30pm with a performance on Friday, July 26th at 6pm.
Vocal and Opera Workshop
Visiting guest artist Suna Gunther will lead this workshop alongside our very own Karen Hughes Beacom. This vocal workshop is designed for students and adults, from college voice majors, pre-career singers and young singers who are working on technique and artistry. This is a one-week vocal intensive that focuses on vocal technique and performance of songs from musical theatre and opera. The Vocal and Opera Workshop is offered to all ages, July 22-26, Monday through Friday, 12-5pm with a performance Friday, July 26th at 7pm.
Art Camp
July 22-26, Monday through Friday, Middle School and High School meets 10am-12pm, Elementary meets 1:30-3:30pm. There will be a Showcase August 2-3.
Pre-School Music, Art, & Play Camp
Bring your preschooler to meet new friends, create art projects, sing, and play! July 2-August 2, Monday through Friday, 9am-12pm with a Showcase August 2-3.
Elementary Arts Exploration Camp
July 29-August 2, Monday through Friday, 10am-3pm with a Showcase August 2-3. This camp is open to all elementary students and allows the camper to try their hand at all facets of the arts. Students will explore the keyboard, boomwhackers, bucket drumming, put on a play, and do various art projects, including making posters for their play and more.
Youth Orchestra Camp
July 29-August 2, Monday through Friday, 12-5pm. Performance will be with Downtown Days, August 3rd under the Soo Theatre Marquee! This is for students who already play a stringed instrument and would like to play in a group. We will learn several pieces of music, play games, and learn more about our instruments.
Register for camps early to get the best rate and to save your spot in camp! Each camp has a limited enrollment.
UPCOMING CONCERTS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Monday, April 29, 7pm, STARS Youth Orchestra and Soo Cello Crew Concert, directed by Dottie Case and Maggie Twining. Guests will include the Bahweting Middle School Orchestra, Lake Superior Academy Strings, and the Beginning Strings Class from St. Mary’s. Strings is a happening thing!
Friday, May 3, 5pm & 7pm, STARS Solo Recitals on the Soo Theatre Stage. Students taking private lessons perform a recital piece on the historic Soo Theatre stage. Piano, voice, and strings will be featured.
Monday, May 6, 7pm, STARS Senior Recitals, featuring STARS graduating seniors, Jesse Benzing, Zack Garlock, Ashley Kasper, Amy Kaunisto, Lillian Lackey, Theresa McCready, & Miranda Schomberg. A reception will follow.
Thursday, May 9, 7pm, New Horizons Adult String Orchestras and Cantus Celli perform a spring concert at the Soo Theatre.
Soo Theatre Project, 534 Ashmun Street, SSM 49783, (906) 632-1930, www.sootheatre.org.
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