ADVANCED SUMMER CAMPS 2024
Our summer camps immerse participants in the magic of theater-making with a fun summer camp twist! Whether your child is a first-time actor or a seasoned pro - summer camp is a memorable and fulfilling experience for all ability levels. Filled with skill-building games that encourage teamwork, creative problem solving, expression, physical storytelling, listening, following direction, and FUN, participants quickly bond close friendships that contribute to the success of our summer camp performances.
Our Advanced Camp is designed for experienced young actors who wish to hone their craft in a more demanding setting centered around skill building, technique learning, and ensemble building. We prepare actors for and audition for roles the first day of camp, and announce second day. The following three weeks are filled with music, dance, and acting rehearsals as we prepare for a fully stage production in our air conditioned academy space for performances. Absences to this camp are highly discouraged, and must be approved by the camp directors. Please plan accordingly.
Our camps are led by our highly qualified team of teaching artists and educators who are passionate about sharing their love for performing with participants. Our summer camp goal is to inspire a love for performance.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!
please note that this camp is designed for experienced youth actors ages 10-16. No younger actors are accepted.
if you are a younger or a beginning actor we encourage you to look towards our apple core camps!
June: Newsies JR Advanced Camp
About the Show: Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.
Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.
Mandatory Auditions: First day of Camp Monday June 10th.
Participation Fee: $750 (Full and Partial Scholarships Available.)
Director: Noelle Arms
Camp Days + Time: Monday-Friday June 10-28 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mandatory Tech Week: Monday-Friday June 24-28 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mandatory Performances: At the Poison Apple Academy
Friday June 28: 7:30 pm
Saturday June 29 11:00 am
Saturday June 29 5:00 pm
July: Matilda JR Advanced Camp
About the Show: Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Mandatory Auditions: First day of Camp Monday July 1
Participation Fee: $750 (Full and Partial Scholarships Available.)
Director: Emily Hills
Camp Days + Time: Monday-Friday July 1-19 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (please note there is no camp on July 4th or 5th.)
Mandatory Tech Week: Monday-Friday July 15 -19 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Mandatory Performances: At the Poison Apple Academy
Saturday July 20 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday July 21 2:00 pm