MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN!

Windmore Foundation for the Arts is bringing to life the most exciting, fantastical presentation of Seussical, Jr. at the Musical Theatre Summer Camp in partnership with Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville, VA. Children 5 to 17 years old will have an exciting format of theatre experiences.

SUMMARY:
Seussical, Jr., a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is based on the children’s stories of Dr. Seuss. Ahrens and Flaherty have brought to life all of the favorite characters including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos in Whoville! The score is a “Seussian Gumbo” of musical styles. You’ll find your toes tapping, your fingers snapping and your imagination running wild. Campers will learn all aspects of theatre including auditioning, acting, singing, dancing, choreography, set design, props making, and performing in a full production.

YOUNGER CAMPERS, age 5 to 7 will have a one-week theatre and adventure camp.  Camp will be Mon. through Fri. June 10-14, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In the morning, they will learn about theatre through fun games & art and music activities based on Dr. Seuss books. No auditions are necessary. They will be assigned parts during camp. In the afternoon (Noon to 3PM), they will have adventure bound activities with the Verdun staff.

OLDER CAMPERS, age 8 to 17 will have a two-week theatre & one half-day adventure camp on June 1 from 12 PM to 4 PM.  Camp will be Mon. to Fri. June 3-7 and June 10-14 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They will learn about musical theatre production while performing Seussical, Jr. They will participate in theatre production, music, and art activities.

OLDER CAMPERS’ AUDITIONS :
After registering, they will sign up for auditions on Thursday, April 11, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM or Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Campers click an audition time on here. After signing up for auditions, download the Windmore Seussical, Jr. Audition Packet and the Seussical, Jr. Costume Size INFO form. Complete the audition packet and the costume size form to take to the audition. Auditions will be held at Verdun and roles will be assigned.

OLDER CAMPERS’ READ THROUGH DATE:
A Read Through will be Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 AM to 11 AM. Campers need to pack a lunch and wear clothes appropriate for outdoor activities. Campers will participate in a Team Building Adventure from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Verdun staff will focus on communication skills, teamwork and building rapport as a cast.

PERFORMANCES:
Campers need to be available all day for the two performances.
Seussical, Jr. will be performed on Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM at the Ann Sheridan Amphitheatre at Verdun Adventure Bound for all campers. The rain date is Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Performance Tickets will be available online in May.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR:
Seussical, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International and directed by local Mary Flemming.

Mary Kidd Flemming, works as the choral director and teacher at Floyd T. Binns Middle School. For Windmore, Mary has directed the summer camp and youth productions of Peter Pan, Jr. and Mary Poppins, Jr. held at Verdun Adventure Bound in the Anne Marie Sheridan Amphitheatre in Rixeyville. Previously, Mary served as a producer for Pied Piper Children’s Theatre in Manassas. She has also served previously as Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Children’s Choir Director at Precious Blood Catholic Church. Mary has directed plays, variety shows, showcases, choral concerts, and competitions, but her favorite genre is the musical. She first became involved with Windmore Children’s Theatre in 2002 as a volunteer and later as a producer. Mary and her husband John have been married for 28 years, sharing their love of music and theatre with their six children.

COST:
YOUNGER CAMPERS: $220 per youth Registration limited to 20 campers.
OLDER CAMPERS: $395 per youth  Registration limited to 25 campers.

Cancellation fees: The sole refund is half of the cost of summer camp is refundable if notification is received in writing by Windmore 60 days prior to the start of camp.

REGISTRATION:
Space is limited. Registrations will be processed in the order they are received.
Click links below to register and download Verdun’s Liability Form.

Registration for ages 5-7 Limited to 20 campers
Registration for ages 8-17 Limited to 25 campers

Verdun Release of Liability Form Please download. Bring the completed liability form to the first day of camp. If you have any questions regarding this release form, please contact Honore D. Hastings, Executive Director, at (540) 937.4920 or at admin@Verdunadventurebound.org

Questions? Email SummerCamp@windmorefoundation.org or call 540-547-4333.