The Somers Point Business Association (SPBA) honored Lois Hirschman Gregory, SPBA secretary, with the 2016 Award of Excellence, inspired by the late Lou DeScioli, during its annual Holiday Party December 6. (L-R: John Davidson, SPBA president; Lois Hirschman Gregory, SPBA secretary; and Walt Gregory, SPBA community relations & projects chairman). Photo Credit: Suasion Communications Group
News release from the Ocean City Theatre Company:
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will be offering an exciting array of camps and classes this summer. The lineup includes programs that are designed for the youngest students and serve as an introduction to the performing arts, as well as, classes for students with an extensive performing arts background.
“Our arts educational programming continues to grow into a rewarding part of the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company” says Michael Hartman, OCTC Artistic Director. “Students who participate in summer programming experience the perfect balance of learning and fun while being exposed to a professional and creative environment.”
MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE: JULY 21-JULY 25, 2014
OCTC is excited to offer an opportunity for students to work with theatre professionals and develop key skills for theatre auditions on a local, school, collegiate and professional level.
GUYS AND DOLLS MASTER CLASS FOR STUDENTS IN 6TH – 12TH GRADES: JULY 10, 2014
Learn the actual Broadway style choreography from the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s professional Mainstage production of “GUYS AND DOLLS” right on the set, from our professional choreographer.
THEATRE CAMP SESSION 2: JULY 21 – AUGUST 2, 2014
Casting will begin the first day of camp as students prepare for a rewarding theatre experience performing the fully staged production RAPUNZEL. This show is not a musical so it is a great way to feature kids who do not like to sing/dance and allows kids who have a musical theatre background the opportunity to experience a play! This camp is open to students in 3rd - 8th grades.
DANCE WEEK 2014! - GRADES 5TH – 12TH: JULY 28 – AUGUST 1, 2013
Each day will start with a group warm up and then the camp will split based on ability level and age. Various professional dance instructors, choreographers and dancers will teach the class so the kids will be exposed to a wide form of dance styles
IMAGINATION STATION THEATRE CAMP FOR K-2ND: AUGUST 4-8, 2014
New for 2014! This one week camp is geared for younger performers looking to gain experience in a fun, safe and imaginative setting. This creative time is perfect for your little one who already has aspirations of being a star. Kids will experience creative movement, improvisational skills, mime, theatre games, storytelling, reader’s theatre and much more in this jam-packed, high-energy camp. There will be an informal presentation at the end of the camp. The future stars of OCTC will have a chance to perform for their families at this informal show in our rehearsal studio.
APPEAR IN OCTC’S PRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY MUSICAL SWING! FEATURED DANCE ENSEMBLE FOR DANCERS IN 9TH-12TH GRADES AS OF FALL 2014
Have the chance to work with a professional production team and professional cast of musical theatre performers/dancers in SWING! OCTC is casting a small-featured dance ensemble of High School dancers to appear in our Broadway musical with the Ocean City POPS Orchestra and our cast of NYC performers. This featured dance ensemble will appear in a few special numbers during the show. With songs like Sing, Sing, Sing! and In The Mood this ensemble will have a blast learning the swing/jazz style that brings this musical to life. Partner that with the chance to appear with a professional orchestra at the historic Ocean City Music Pier and you will create a very special memory!
JOIN THE PROFESSIONAL CAST OF JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT AS A MEMBER OF THE “JOSEPH CHILDREN’S ENSEMBLE”
New for 2014! Kids in grades 3rd – 6th grades will have the opportunity to appear along side our professional cast of performers in the Broadway Smash - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Kids participating in this energetic and colorful production will be featured in the Children’s Chorus of the show. The chorus will be highlighted during the entire production with fun staging, riser choreography and lots of singing! Participants should have some experience with vocal music.
PRIVATE ACTING LESSONS Grades 6th-12th Grade
Experience one-on-one private acting lessons to perfect acting technique with trained instructors who have experience working to prepare for college auditions and school auditions. Develop personalized skills to make you a stronger, more confident performer. Private coaching can be generally technique based or targeted toward a specific role, monologue and/or upcoming audition preparation.
PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS Grades 4th-12th
Experience one-on-one private vocal lessons to perfect vocal technique and singing skills with trained music instructors who have experience working to prepare for college auditions, school singing, musical theatre, classical music and choral works.
JUNIOR COMPANY
OCTC’s Prestigious Junior Company will be split into two groups for 2014. The Junior Company is select group of students with a passion for musical theatre. Members of the Jr. Co. rehearse and star in a fully staged Broadway musical each summer. The 6th-8th Grade students will present THE MUSIC MAN Junior and 9th – 12th Grade students will present a musical that can not be announced at this time due to restrictions! Auditions will be held on May 4, 2014. Learn more about the requirements and audition process on our website.
OCTC will once again collaborate with the City’s Recreation Department to present the annual two-week theatre camp that has become so popular over the years. Registration for the camp with is done through the City of Ocean City’s Recreation Sign Up process on May 1, 2014. This camp usually fills up within the first hour of registration
There is limited enrollment for all camps and classes so we encourage early sign ups to reserve your space. Last year most camps filled up before May! To learn more about the company, visit
www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com for more information
