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Session E2: Going On A Bear Hunt

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! Based on the book by Michael Rosen, this workshop for ages 4 to 5 includes dramatic play, music, crafts, and an adorable sharing time for parents at the end!
Family sharing time will be at 10:45 am on Friday.
  • Ages: 4-5 years old
  • July 5-8 (4 days)
    9:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Workshop Fee: $65
  • Max: 12 participants (Min: 5)

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • July 7, 2022
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • July 8, 2022
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Support STC with a donation
    July 5, 2022 - July 8, 2022
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Session E2: Behind The Scenes–Stage Crew & Design Skills

This is your chance to discover the secrets of theatrical design. Step behind the curtain and get your hands on the details of elements like costumes, props, lights, set, and sound. In this four-day workshop, you’ll get to experience everything from design theory and process to actually making it happen.

  • Entering grades 7-12
  • July 5-8 (4 days)
    1:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Workshop Fee: $95 (10% off through April 30)
  • Max: 14 participants (Min: 6)

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • July 7, 2022
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • July 8, 2022
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Support STC with a donation
    July 5, 2022 - July 8, 2022
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Session E1: Instant Theater–Improv Comedy

Ready to practice thinking on your feet? This four-day intensive is a great way to build your skills and confidence in the most impromptu form of theater! We’ll dig into the principles of improv and play with scenes, games, and character choices to create storylines on the spot. No scripts here!

  • Entering grades 7-10
  • July 5-8 (4 days)
    1:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Workshop Fee: $95
  • Max: 14 participants (Min: 8)

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • July 7, 2022
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • July 8, 2022
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Support STC with a donation
    July 5, 2022 - July 9, 2022
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Session F: Character, Movement, & Moments

Designed for middle schoolers of every experience level, this workshop will dive into topics like acting techniques, script analysis and character development. The week will culminate with a performance of a one-act vignette play.
This workshop includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase for parents and friends at 5:30 on Friday.

  • Entering grades 6-8
  • July 11-15
    9:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Thu; 9:00 am-6:00 pm Fri
  • Workshop Fee: $220
  • Max: 14 participants (Min: 8)

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • July 11, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 12, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 13, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 14, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 15, 2022
    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Support STC with a donation
    July 11, 2022 - July 15, 2022
    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Session G: Musical Theater Revue

What does it look like to “act” a song or “sing” a scene? This is STC’s classic musical theatre workshop in a newly redesigned format. We will focus on music and text interpretation, healthy use of voice, selection of material, and audition techniques, as well as the fun of performing. Each student participates in both ensemble pieces and solo material, and we’ll finish the week with a cabaret performance.
This workshop includes a participant pizza party followed by a showcase at 5:30 on Friday.

  • Entering grades 9-12
  • July 18-22
    9:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Thu; 9:00 am-6:00 pm Fri
  • Workshop Fee: $220
  • Max: 16 participants (Min: 8)

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • July 18, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 19, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 20, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 21, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 22, 2022
    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Support STC with a donation
    July 18, 2022 - July 22, 2022
    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Session H: Musical Theater I–The Aristocats (Session 1)

This musical romp is based on the beloved Disney film and packed with jazzy fun. When a feline family is cat-napped in the heart of Paris, it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day. This week will provide a fast-paced, fun education in musical theater (singing, dancing, and acting) while we work to stage this 30-minute musical.
This workshop includes a pizza party after class on Friday, followed by a showcase at 5:30 pm AND second performance on Saturday at 2:00 pm.
(*This workshop is identical to Musical Theater I–The Aristocats, Session 2 in August.)

  • Entering grades 5-8
  • July 25-29, and 30
    9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Thu; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Fri; AND Sat performance at 2:00 pm
  • Workshop Fee: $230
  • Max: 24 participants (Min: 15)

Performances: Friday @ 5:30 pm and Saturday @ 2:00 pm

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • July 25, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 26, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 27, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 28, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • July 29, 2022
    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • July 30, 2022
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Support STC with a donation
    July 25, 2022 - July 30, 2022
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Workshop Fee: The Aristocats (Session 1)show details +hide details - $230.00 (USD)   Sold Out

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Price
Name Description Amount
Workshop Fee: The Aristocats (Session 1) $230.00 (USD)
Total $230.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
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Goes On Sale: March 10, 2022   12:00 am
Sales End: July 11, 2022   12:00 am

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Date Time Sold Remaining Total
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July 25, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 24 Sold Out
July 26, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 24 Sold Out
July 27, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 24 Sold Out
July 28, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 24 Sold Out
July 29, 2022 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 8 0 24 Sold Out
July 30, 2022 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm 8 0 24 Sold Out


Session I: Musical Theater I–The Aristocats (Session 2)

This musical romp is based on the beloved Disney film and packed with jazzy fun. When a feline family is cat-napped in the heart of Paris, it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day. This week will provide a fast-paced, fun education in musical theater (singing, dancing, and acting) while we work to stage this 30-minute musical.
This workshop includes a pizza party after class on Friday, followed by a showcase at 5:30 pm AND second performance on Saturday at 2:00 pm.
(*This workshop is identical to Musical Theater I–The Aristocats, Session 1 in July.)

  • Entering grades 5-8
  • August 1-5, and 6
    9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Thu; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Fri; AND Sat performance at 2:00 pm
  • Workshop Fee: $230
  • Max: 24 participants (Min: 15)

Performances: Friday @ 5:30 pm and Saturday @ 2:00 pm

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • August 1, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 2, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 3, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 4, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 5, 2022
    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • August 6, 2022
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Support STC with a donation
    August 1, 2022 - August 6, 2022
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Workshop Fee: The Aristocats (Session 2)show details +hide details - $230.00 (USD)   Sold Out

Details

Price
Name Description Amount
Workshop Fee: The Aristocats (Session 2) $230.00 (USD)
Total $230.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
- The dates when this option is available for purchase.
Goes On Sale: March 10, 2022   12:00 am
Sales End: July 18, 2022   12:00 am

Access
- This option allows access to the following dates and times.
Date Time Sold Remaining Total
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August 1, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 23 1
August 2, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 23 1
August 3, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 23 1
August 4, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 8 0 23 1
August 5, 2022 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 8 0 23 1
August 6, 2022 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm 8 0 23 1


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Session J: Cinderella, A Prince, and The Big Bash

Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived with her nasty stepmother and horrid stepsisters. They called her Cinderella and made her do all the work. But from there, things got very interesting! This humorous workshop will explore basic acting and staging techniques along with games and crafts.
Includes a brief sharing time for parents at 3:30 on Friday.

  • Entering grades 2-4
  • August 8-12
    9:00 am -4:00 pm
  • Workshop Fee: $220
  • Max: 16 participants (Min: 10)

If you would like to help STC continue to offer fun and inspiring creative opportunities for our youth, add a donation during the registration process.
Thank you for your support!

  • August 8, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 9, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 10, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 11, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 12, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Support STC with a donation
    August 8, 2022 - August 12, 2022
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Workshop Fee: Cinderalla, A Prince, and The Big Bashshow details +hide details - $220.00 (USD)  

Details

Price
Name Description Amount
Workshop Fee: Cinderalla, A Prince, and The Big Bash $220.00 (USD)
Total $220.00 (USD)

Sale Dates
- The dates when this option is available for purchase.
Goes On Sale: March 10, 2022   12:00 am
Sales End: August 1, 2022   12:00 am

Access
- This option allows access to the following dates and times.
Date Time Sold Remaining Total
Sold
Total Spaces
Left
August 8, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 5 1 15 1
August 9, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 5 1 15 1
August 10, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 5 1 15 1
August 11, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 5 1 15 1
August 12, 2022 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 5 1 15 1


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