Signups for Summer OCTC Theater Camps and Classes Now Open

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will offer an 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.”

Below is a listing of class offerings that are still open. Enrollment is limited! To sign-up or for more information, visit the education page at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com or call 609-398-1118.

• DAMN YANKEES MASTER CLASS FOR STUDENTS IN 6^TH – 12^TH GRADES (July 8): Learn the actual Broadway style choreography from the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s professional Mainstage production of  “Damn Yankees”
• THEATRE CAMP SESSION 2 (July 20 – July 31): Casting will begin the first day of camp as students prepare for a rewarding theatre experience performing the fully staged production LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD. 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 3^rd – 8^th grades.
• ACTING ANTICS GRADES 3 to 6 ( August 3 – August 7): This acting and improv-based workshop will focus on theatre games, acting technique, scene work, commercial monologues and other fun yet educational acting antics. This class is geared towards students of all levels and the focus will include building confidence, public speaking and general theatre awareness. There is no performance associated with this camp/class.
• DANCE WEEK 2015!, GRADES 5 to 12 (August 10-14): 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-2 (August 3 – 7): 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.

PRIVATE ACTING LESSONS: Grades 6^th-12^th 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 4^th-12^th

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.

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 the beginning of June! To learn more about the company, visit www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com for more information.

— News release from the Ocean City Theatre Company