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Amphibian Young Actors Workshop
Ages: Middle- and high-school students.
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy, Fort Worth.
When: July 21-25, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $250.
Description: Intensive studio class focuses on elements of professional theater performance.
Registration deadline: July 15.
Contact: 817-923-3012.
Web site: www.amphibianproductions.org.

Ann and Nate Levine Academy Theatre Camp
Ages: 10-15.
Where: 18011 Hillcrest.
When: June 16-July 11. Four-week session, weekdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Performances July 9-10 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $375.
Description: Campers experience many aspects of musical theater production while participating in the staging of The Pirates of Penzance. All campers will appear on stage and are expected to attend all four weeks of rehearsals.
Registration deadline: May 1.
Before- or after-care: After-care available.
Contact: 972-248-3032.
Web site: www.levineacademy.org.

Camp Casa 2008
Ages: 8-17.
Where: Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster, Fort Worth.
When: June 30-July 18 (except July 4). Three-week session, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Performances July 18-19.
Cost: $850.
Description: Campers work on singing, acting and dancing skills while preparing a production of Seussical Junior.
Contact: 817-321-5040.
Web site: www.casamanana.org.

Creative Arts in Action Theatre Camp
Ages: 4-18.
Where: The Cottage Theatre, 5733 Watauga Road, Watauga.
When: June 2-12, June 23-July 3, July 21-31. Two-week sessions, Monday-Thursday, full- and half-day classes; Saturday performances after the end of each session.
Cost: $125-$275.
Description: Camps include theater classes, games and end-of-session productions of Godspell, Annie or The Emperor's New Clothes.
Contact: 817-281-2293.
Web site: www.creativeartsinaction.com.

Creative Arts Theatre School
Ages: 4-15.
Where: 1100 W. Randol Mill, Arlington.
When: June 16-Aug. 15. One- and two-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; also, weekly two-hour minicamps available.
Cost: $120-$320.
Description: Campers study theater techniques, play theater games and put on a show in camps, workshops and minicamps grouped by age. Teens in gifted-and-talented programs can apply for SummerStars 2008, a comprehensive theater camp to be held July 12-26.
Registration deadline: June 2, for SummerStars camp only.
Contact: 817-861-2287.
Web site: www.creativearts.org.

Dallas Children's Theater Showbiz Summer and Teen Conservatory
Ages: 3 ½ -18.
Where: Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman.
When: June 2-Aug. 15. One- and two-week sessions, weekdays 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Class times vary.
Cost: $85-$525.
Description: Classes in all aspects and levels of musical theater, acting and creative dramatics. DCT also offers movie and video classes, comedy, improv and scene study workshops. All classes feature a final showcase.
Before- or after-care: After-care available.
Contact: 214-978-0110.
Web site: www.dct.org.

Dallas Summer Musicals School of Musical Theatre
Ages: 7-adult.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm.
Description:
•One-Day Workshop: Students learn music and choreography from members of the national touring companies of Cats. May 31, time TBA. $35.
•DSM Kids' Workshop: Students ages 7-11 study theater basics and perform student-produced shows. June 16-27. Two-week session, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-
1 p.m. $500.
•Three-Week Intensive Workshop: Ages 12-adult take theater classes and perform student-produced shows. July 7-26, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or Saturday and weeknight schedule (times TBA). $375-$825.
Contact: 214-969-7469.
Web site: www.dsmschool.org.

Dallas Theater Center's SummerStage 2008
Ages: 4-18.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek.
When:
•For ages 4-12: June 9-27, July 7-18, July 21- Aug. 1. Two- and three-week sessions, weekdays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 4-6, morning and afternoon times available for ages 7-12. $295-$870.
•For ages 13-18: June 9-27, July 14-Aug. 1. Three-week sessions, weekdays 12:30-
5:30 p.m. $520.
Description: Younger campers are introduced to theater skills through literature, music, visual art and other creative activities. Older campers can choose from musical theater and acting classes and work as an ensemble to put on a show. Pre-college Actor Training Program for ages 13-18 immerses students in a variety of classes, which may include improv, audition, playwriting, spoken-word poetry, design and more. Sessions include performances.
Contact: 214-252-3918.
Web site: www.dallastheatercenter.org.

Dallas Young Artists
Ages: Entering grades 3-12.
Where: Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth, Garland.
When: June 9-29. Three-week session. Classes and rehearsals weekdays 8 a.m.-
5 p.m., performances June 27-29.
Cost: $550.
Description: Campers receive instruction in many aspects of musical theater, including acting, voice, set design, makeup, playwriting and audition skills, while working together on a production of Bye, Bye Birdie.
Registration deadline: May 1.
Contact: 972-205-2790.
Web site: www.myspace.com/dallasyoungartists.

Drama Kids Summer Camp
Ages: 4-17.
Where: First Christian Church of Rowlett,
7301 Miller Road, Rowlett; also at the Rowlett Community Center, Rockwall YMCA and other locations in Mesquite and Dallas.
When: June 16-Aug. 22. One-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $150.
Description: Campers participate in group improvisation, silent scenes, theater games, dress-up days and other creative activities. Includes an end-of-camp show for family and friends.
Contact: 972-412-2549.
Web site: www.dramakids.com.

Garland Civic Theatre Camp
Ages: 8-16.
Where: 108 N. Sixth, Garland.
When: June 2-July 18. Two-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $300.
Description: Campers, divided by age, audition for roles, rehearse, help with costumes and sets, and perform a play for friends and family on the final day of camp.
Registration deadline: About two weeks before camp starts. Call or check Web site for details.
Contact: 972-485-8884.
Web site: www.garlandcivictheatre.org.

Grand Prairie Arts Council Summer Theatre Production
Ages: Entering grade 1-age 18.
Where: South Grand Prairie High School,
301 W. Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie.
When: July 14-19. One-week session. Auditions on Monday at 9:45 a.m.; rehearsals Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dress rehearsal and two performances on Saturday.
Cost: $105 if cast. Fee includes two tickets to one of the performances.
Description: Children participate in a weeklong Missoula Children's Theatre touring production of The Little Mermaid.
Contact: To schedule an audition, e-mail student's name and age to gpac@artsgp.com or call 972-642-2787.
Web site: www.artsgp.com.

'High School Musical on Ice'
Ages: 4 and older.
Where: America's Ice Garden, Plaza of the Americas, 700 N. Pearl St.
When: June 9-20. Two-week session, weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $450.
Description: Campers take part in classes on and off the ice that include acting, costume-making and skating. Camp concludes with at least four performances.
Registration deadline: May 15.
Contact: 214-720-8088.
Web site: www.americasicegarden.com.

Junior Players Camps
Discover Shakespeare Camp: Students entering grades 7-9 participate in a Shakespeare production that will be performed at Samuell-Grand Park amphitheater.
June 9-20. Two-week session, Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m. Zan Holmes Community Life Center, 6211 E. Grand.
Discover Theater Camps: Students ages 7-14 work with professional actors and teachers to learn theater basics, creative expression and self-confidence. Includes an end-of-camp performance. June 16-27, July 7-18. Two-week sessions, Monday-Friday, two hours per day, times vary by location. Camps take place at various recreation and community centers across Dallas County and McKinney. Call or check Web site for locations.
Discover Theater Intermediate Camps: Advanced acting workshop for students ages 10-14 with prior acting experience. July 7-18. Two-week session, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- noon at DeSoto Community Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, or 2-4 p.m. at Churchill Recreational Center, 6906 Churchill Way.
Cost: Free.
Registration deadline: None, but sessions are limited to 25 students at each location.
Contact: 214-526-4076.
Web site: www.juniorplayers.org.

Kamp Hollywood
Ages: 8-18.
Where: TWL Production Studios,
4101 International Parkway, Carrollton.
When: July 21-27, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-
5:30 p.m., with weekend graduation activities (times TBA).
Cost: $650.
Description: Campers learn movie-making skills while creating and acting in their own short film, which will be screened for friends and family at an end-of-camp wrap/graduation party. Students receive a DVD of their video.
Registration deadline: July 7.
Before- or after-care: Earliest drop-off at
8 a.m.; latest pickup at 6 p.m.
Contact: 972-735-5339.
Web site: www.kamphollywood.com or www.movieinstitute.com.

KD Studio Actors Conservatory Camps and Workshops
Where: 2600 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 180.
Film Camp: Campers 7-18 learn about acting for television and commercials. Includes open-scene work, improvisations, acting terms and black-and-white head shots. June 9-
Aug. 15. Two-week sessions, weekdays
2-6 p.m. $695.
Modeling Camp: Campers 12-18 learn the basics of the runway, including posture, walking, photography movement, nutrition and fitness. Includes makeup session, photo shoot, fashion show and one color head shot. June 9- Aug. 15. Two-week sessions, weekdays 1:30-4:30 p.m. $650-$850.
Imagination Players Production Workshop: Three-week musical theater workshop culminates in an end-of-camp musical production. $650.
•Ages 6-14 rehearse and perform Willy Wonka Jr. June 30-July 18, weekdays 2-6 p.m.; performances July 18-20.
•Ages 12-19 rehearse and perform Zombie Prom. June 23-July 11, weekdays 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.; performances July 11-13.
Contact: 214-638-0484.
Web site: www.kdstudio.com.

Labyrinth Theatre Youth Camp
Ages: Entering grades 5-10.
Where: Arapaho United Methodist Church, 1400 W. Arapaho, Richardson.
When: July 28-Aug. 14. Three-week session. Classes weekdays 1-5 p.m., performances Aug. 14-17.
Cost: $545 (by May 1)-$595.
Description: Campers learn acting and other theater skills as they star in a musical production of How to Eat Like a Child.
Contact: 972-231-1012.
Web site: www.thelabyrinththeatre.org.

Marionettes and Drama Camps
Ages: 13-17.
Where: Jess Harben Elementary, 600 S. Glenville, Richardson.
When: June 16-Aug. 15 (except June 30-
July 4). Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (marionettes) and 1:30-5:30 p.m. (drama).
Cost: $50 per camp for entire summer.
Description: Marionette campers learn to construct puppets and props and have the opportunity to be in weekly shows. Drama campers can design and construct props and backdrops, join the costume or make-up crews and try out for a play.
Contact: 972-744-4585.
Web site: www.corcamps.com.

Movie Star Camp
Ages: 6-15.
Where: Margo Manning Acting Studio,
15851 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Addison.
When: June-August. One-week sessions (weekdays) and Saturday workshops; morning, afternoon or all-day classes.
Cost: $195-$395.
Description: Camps and workshops present many aspects of video production, including acting, writing, directing, auditions, monologues, improv and more.
Registration deadline: Early registration discount through May 10.
Before- or after-care: Both available.
Contact: 972-239-2882.
Web site: www.margomanning.com.

Musical Theatre Camp
Ages: 7-18.
Where: First Baptist Church, 13017 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch.
When: June 9-20 (for ages 13-18); July 28- Aug. 8 (for ages 7-12). Two-week sessions, weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. One-week audition workshop for ages 15 and older Aug. 11-15.
Cost: $600 (audition workshop)-$700 (camps).
Description: Campers are instructed by veteran Broadway performers in musical theater-style dancing, singing and acting. Includes an end-of-camp showcase.
Registration deadline: May 23.
Before- or after-care: Both available.
Contact: 469-522-0766.
Web site: www.musicaltheatreinstitute.com.

Plano Community Theatre Summer 2008
Ages: 4-13.
Where: 1301 Custer Road, Suite 832, Plano.
When: June 9-Aug. 22. One- and two-week sessions, full or half-days.
Cost: $110-$240.
Description: A variety of themed camps offer drama, music and dance activities, and the chance for campers to work on productions of High School Musical, Hair Spray Adventure, The Little Mermaid and other popular children's plays. Call or check Web site for full schedule.
Before- or after-care: Both available.
Contact: 972-422-2575.
Web site: www.planocommunitytheatre.com.

RCT Summer Theatre Camp
Ages: 6-17.
Where: RCT School of Musical Theatre,
650 N. Coit Road, Richardson.
When:
•For ages 3-5: June 16-21, July 14-19. One-week sessions, classes weekdays 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., with weekend performances.
•For ages 6-12: June 16-28, July 14-26. One-week sessions, classes weekdays 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., with weekend performances.
•For ages 13-17: June 5-29, June 30-July 26. Four-week sessions, mostly Monday-Friday
10 a.m-3:30 p.m.
Description: Musical theater workshops for tweens focus on dance, voice and performance skills and include a performance of either My Fair Lady or Footloose. Students ages 13-17 can apply for admission to an advanced musical theater workshop by auditioning or submitting teacher's recommendation.
Cost: $150-$550.
Contact: 972-690-5029.
Web site: www.rcttheatre.com.

Rover Dramawerks' Summer Camps
Ages: 5-12.
Where: ArtCentre of Plano, 1039 E. 15th, Plano.
When: June 9-13, one-week session, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 28-
Aug. 8, two-week session, Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $195.
Description: Campers learn theater fundamentals, practice improvisation, vocal and movement exercises and present an end-of-session show for family and friends.
Contact: 972-849-0358.
Web site: www.roverdramawerks.com.

Studio B Workshops
Where: Studio B Performing Arts Center,
2400 Justin Road, Highland Village.
The Emperor's New Clothes: Ages 4 and older stage the musical. June 9-19. Two-week session, weekdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; performances June 20-23. Miniworkshop available for ages 4-7. Audition required; check Web site for details. $85-$245.
MySpace/YourSpace Teen Improv: Ages 12 and older work on improvisation skills, create and perform their own show. Aug. 11-22. Two-week session, weekdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; performance on Aug. 22. $325.
Tom Sawyer: Students 4 years and older rehearse and put on the play. Audition required; check Web site for details. June 28-July 10, rehearsals mostly Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; performances July 11-14. Miniworkshop available for ages 4-7. $85-$245.
Ready to Be a Star Acting Workshop: Students ages 8-11 are introduced to the theater with lessons in acting, singing and movement. Includes an end-of-workshop performance. May 26-31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Registration deadline: May 15. $150.
Contact: 972-966-2787.
Web site: www.studiobtheater.info.

Teatro Dallas Summer Theater Program
Ages: 6-14.
Where: 1331 Record Crossing.
When: June 9-July 11. Five-week workshop, weekdays 9 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $400.
Description: Students attend theater classes, play theatrical games and put on a production for friends and family. Classes are taught in English and Spanish.
Contact: 214-689-6492.
Web site: www.teatrodallas.org.

Theater Arts Camp
Ages: High school students.
Where: University of Texas at Arlington, Fine Arts Building, 700 Greek Row Drive, Arlington.
When: July 14-18. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon.
Cost: $195.
Description: Campers are immersed in various aspects of theater both onstage and behind the scenes with lessons in dramatic techniques, movement, vocal expression, scenery, lighting, sound and more.
Contact: 817-272-2581.
Web site: www.uta.edu/ced.

Theatre Arlington
Adventures in Theater Camp: Beginning to intermediate theater students ages 8-15 receive instruction in drama, dance, prop- and costume- making, stage combat and more. Students' work is showcased in an end-of-camp performance for family and friends. July 14-26, two-week session meets weekdays 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. with performance on July 26. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main, Arlington. $345.
Camp TADAA (Theatre Arlington Dramatic Arts Academy): Ten-day in-depth musical theater camp for students ages 13-18 is held at the University of Texas at Arlington with master classes taught by professional artists and various field trips. Campers audition, rehearse, stage and perform A Year With Frog and Toad. June 19-28. Schedules for classes and activities vary. Registration deadline: May 15. $750.
Play and Pretend Camp: Ages 5-7 play theater games and learn performance skills necessary to present an end-of-session show for family and friends. July 7-11, Monday- Friday 9 a.m.-noon; final-day performance begins at noon. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main, Arlington. $195.
Contact: 817-261-9628.
Web site: www.theatrearlington.org.

'Twelve Dancing Princesses'
Ages: 3-21.
Where: Actors Conservatory Theatre, Crawford Center for the Arts, 1720 S. Edmonds, Lewisville.
When: Auditions May 24, 2-6 p.m.; rehearsals May 27-July 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-
7 p.m., Saturdays 2-6 p.m.; performances July 11-20, Fridays 7 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
Cost: $50 per child, $100 maximum per family.
Description: All children who audition will be cast in the children's musical production.
Contact: 972-353-2720.
Web site: www.getintotheact.org.

WaterTower Theatre Summer Conservatory
Ages: 6-18.
Where: 15650 Addison Road, Addison.
When: June 2-13, 16-27. Two-week sessions, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $500.
Description: Beginners to advanced students receive age-appropriate, noncompetitive training in theater arts, creative thinking and self-esteem.
Registration deadline: May 30.
Contact: 972-450-6230.
Web site: www.watertowertheatre.org.

Published in The Dallas Morning News: 04.04.08