2025 SUMMER CAMP

Instructor: Andy Rassler
Age Group: Rising 9th- Completed 12th grade
Cost: $225
Camp Description: Ten in Five campers will participate in a type of "24-hour play project" spread out over a week. The goal is to create Ten Minute Plays in Five Days.

On day 1, campers will participate in activities, improv, fun, etc. In the afternoon, they will brainstorm and outline theme ideas for 10-minute plays and split into teams. On day 2, writing will be completed, edits made, and casts are made. Days 3-4 are rehearsals leading to day 5 when performances of the original pieces take place.

Instructor: Cara Neil
Age Group: Rising 6th-8th grade
Cost: $225
Camp Description: Campers will bring the story of everyone's favorite little redhead in her first adventure to the Black Box stage during this day camp. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Instructor: Rebecca White
Age Group: Rising 3rd-5th grade
Cost: $225
Camp Description: Fairy Tale Adventures camp brings the magic of fairy tales to life through games, crafts, drama, dance, and movies, allowing campers to explore storytelling in a fun and interactive way.

Each day will focus on a different fairy tale theme, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and imagination. Campers will design their own enchanted kingdoms, develop original characters, go on magical quests, and experience the power of storytelling through movement, acting, and artistic expression. The week culminates in a final performance, where campers showcase their own fairy tale-inspired skits for family and friends. This camp is designed for both experienced young performers and those new to the stage, fostering a supportive and engaging environment where every child can bring their own fairy tale to life.

Instructor: Jackie Obando Carter (PMP); Brooke Voelkers, Asst. Instructor; Chris Stonnell, Featured Instructor
Age Group: Rising 9th-12th grade
Cost: $350 includes camper receiving their own SFX makeup kit!
Camp Description: Get ready for a thrilling week of screams, stage blood, and spine-tingling performances in our Horror Theatre camp! Presented by Post Mortem Players, the Charlotte area's award-winning horror theatre company, this immersive camp will dive into the macabre and gruesome world of the Grand Guignol, the legendary Parisian theatre of terror that shocked audiences from the 1890s to the 1960s. Campers will delve into horror acting techniques, learn how to do eerie makeup and startling special effects, and bring their sinister skills to life in a chilling final performance that will leave audiences howling for more... or running for the exits! Whether you're an actor, director, or horror fanatic, this is your chance to study the art of fear-if you dare!

What will be covered:

• The History of Grand Guignol
• Grand Guignol Acting
• Stage Blood
• Stabbings
• SFX Horror Make Up
• The Harmony of Design: Light, Sound, & Projections
• Costuming Villains & Monsters

Instructor: Rebecca Miller
Age Group: Rising 2nd-5th grade (9 am to 12 noon) and rising 6th-9th grade (1 pm to 4pm)
Cost: $113
Camp Description: During this engaging and immersive each camper will explore the exciting world of musical theater through a mix of acting, singing, dancing, history, crafts, and games.

Throughout the week, participants will:

• Learn the fundamentals of musical theater performance, including character development, stage presence, and choreography.
• Discover the power of music in storytelling by singing and interpreting songs from Broadway classics.
• Experience the magic of movement through dance workshops and group choreography.
• Watch and analyze famous musicals, gaining insight into their themes and history.
• Get creative with crafts, designing costumes, posters, and set pieces.
• Show off their skills in a final performance for friends and family on the last day.

Instructor: Cara Neil
Age Group: Rising 6th-8th grade
Cost: $225
Camp Description: Exploring New Broadway Classics will be a dynamic and immersive camp experience where campers will dive into the world of contemporary Broadway shows! Designed for aspiring performers, this camp explores the newest hits of the Broadway stage with a focus on musical theater skills in acting, voice, scene work, and technical theater.

Whether you're an experienced performer or new to the stage, Exploring New Broadway Classics will offer a fun, challenging, and creative environment where campers can explore the vibrant world of modern musical theater. Let your talents shine on stage and behind the scenes as you take the spotlight this summer!

Instructor: Cara Neil
Age Group: Rising 3rd-5th grade
Cost: $225
Camp Description: Let's Put on a Broadway Revue is the perfect camp experience for kids who love to sing, act, and perform! This camp is designed to help children build confidence in their abilities through an exciting musical revue. Throughout the camp, kids will explore some of the most iconic Broadway tunes, while also bringing short scenes to life through creative storytelling.

With a focus on teamwork, self-expression, and positive encouragement, every child will leave camp feeling proud of their unique contribution. By the end of the camp, the kids will perform a Broadway revue, showcasing their newly developed talents in front of family and friends. Whether they're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, Let's Put on a Broadway Revue will help every child find their voice and feel like a star!

Instructor: Abby Johnson
Age Group: Rising 6th-8th grade
Cost: $225
Camp Description: Get ready for an exciting adventure into the world of acting during our Accents and Character Voices camp, where campers will explore the art of accents, character voices, and dynamic acting skills! Over the course of this camp, you'll learn how to transform into any character you can imagine, all while gaining confidence in your acting abilities.

Campers will be guided through fun, hands-on exercises to help develop unique character choices, from physical movements to emotional connections. You'll practice different accents and explore how voice and speech patterns can bring characters to life in a whole new way.

By the end of the camp, you'll have gained valuable tools for creating believable characters, improving your vocal range, and stepping into the spotlight with confidence! Whether you're a beginner or already have some acting experience, this camp is perfect for anyone who loves to perform and wants to learn new skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Join us for a week of creative exploration, acting challenges, and tons of laughter as we bring characters and accents to life on stage!