Developing Excellence. Growing Creativity
All sessions are held at Hershey Area Playhouse at Country Meadows, Sandhill Road at Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA
Acting classes, like dance classes are repeatable and build on natural cycles of learning with age appropriate skills to help children expand imaginations and more experienced students perfect technique.
EXPECTATIONS FOR THEATRE ACADEMY STUDENTS:
If you are interested in taking one of our acting sessions or auditioning for the junior musical, here are some basic expectations you would need to be able to follow:
1. Listen when you are supposed to listen.
2. Following directions that are given. Be willing to try if nervous or unsure. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
3. Respect student/teacher aides/counselors.
4. Respect fellow students’ personal space and ideas.
In order for your child to get the most out of their camp experience, they need to be present each day for the full time, barring a family emergency. If your camper is going to be late or absent, please contact the lead teacher so that we can plan accordingly.
POLICIES FOR CAMP REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION:
Payment is due at the time of registration through our website. In order to secure a refund and allow us time to fill the open slot, you must withdraw your camper(s) within 10 business days. If a cancelation occurs within 5 business days, you can receive a partial refund.
SUMMER 2024
June Performance Camp: June 10-21, 2024
Monday-Friday; June 21
Evening Performances 6:30pm
Once again the Theatre Academy offers their June performance camp to students going into grades 1-12. Each class will prepare and present a scripted show, created or chosen by the lead teachers. Each student will have the opportunity to audition, be cast in the show, memorize lines, learn blocking and staging, and finally perform for friends and family members. No prior experience is necessary. Qualified teachers for the Theatre Academy will educate, support and encourage your student to play their role to the best of their abilities and have a great time doing it. Join this energized, fast-paced, educational opportunity for students in the greater Hershey area.
Students attend class each day June 10-14 and 17-21
1-3 grades meeting 9a-10:30a
4-6 grades meeting 10:30a-12:30p
7-12 grades meeting 1:30p-4:30p
The final performances are June 21 from 6:30p-8:30p with friends and family members welcome to attend. Please register at www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com under the Theatre Academy. Registration will end Friday, May 24. Cost for the camp is grades 1-3 $150; grades 4-6 $190; grades 7-12 $260, plus a registration fee.
Theatre Academy July Camp
in conjunction with the Hershey Gardens
a partnership of 11 years!
Dates: July 8-12 and 15-19, 2023
with Performance July 19 at Noon
Grades: 4-8
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday plus performance on Friday, July 19 at 12:00pm at the Hershey Gardens in the outdoor theatre in the Kids Garden Amphitheater. As part of the camp fee, two tickets for the Gardens will be given to each registered family for the final Friday and a tshirt for each camper.
Mondays: meet at the Hershey Area Playhouse and
Tuesday-Friday: meet at the Hershey Gardens
Cost for the 2-week camp: $275 plus registration fee
Once again the Hershey Area Playhouse will partner with the Hershey Gardens to offer a special two-week camp for 4th-8th graders. With the exception of Mondays at the Playhouse, students will meet in the Gardens and explore the beauty and vastness of the area. The camp will meet in the Education Center for an indoor space and outside in the outdoor theatre and surroundings. Our 11th Anniversary show, The Jungle Book, written by Rudyard Kipling and adapted by our own Jennifer Feldser, is about Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle. The story includes fun and frightening adventures with familiar characters Baloo, the bear, and the dangerous tiger, Shere Khan. The performance will be complete with auditions, casting of 30 campers, acting games, rehearsals, memorized lines, blocking and fight coordination. We will add costumes, props and small set pieces for a polished show in only two weeks! Our qualified Theatre Academy teachers and counselors are looking forward to getting back to the Gardens and working with, and enjoying, your children.
Only 30 campers will be cast in the show, each one with a speaking role, so register soon! Please make sure your child can attend every day of the camp before registering. Much is accomplished every day!
A Google Form will be sent out to registrants to capture more detailed information about your child, including name, grade, tshirt size etc.
For more information contact Jill Panyard, jillpanyard@gmail.com
Hershey Area Playhouse: 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Hershey Gardens: 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033
Registration information
Registration is open now. Click at the link below or visit hap.booktix.com.
The Hershey Area Playhouse is committed to providing a safe learning and performing space for students, parents, and staff. All programs will adhere to CDC and Playhouse safety guidelines.