Ogunquit Playhouse Children's Theatre Camps Offer Training for Ages 5 to 16

The Ogunquit Playhouse Children's Theatre Camps are filling up fast. Register your aspiring thespian today for either the Rising Star Camp for children ages 5 to 8, Center Stage Camp for children ages 8 to 10, or the Junior Players Camp for ages 9 to 16. These programs offer theatrical training in a supportive and nurturing environment, and no prior training or skill level is required to participate.

Rising Star Theatre Camp combines fun and educational games with instruction for children ages 5 to 8. The directors bring performing arts to life for youngsters new to theatre by teaching basic staging, music and choreography with an emphasis on group performance. By emphasizing the group aspects of performance, students are encouraged to grow at their own pace with no pressure. Speaking roles are available and students may choose to audition for larger roles if they wish. Students attend camp Monday - Friday from 9:00am-Noon with a performance for family members and friends on Friday at 11:00am in the rehearsal space located behind The Playhouse. There is currently space available for all camps: Cinderella - If the Shoe Fits, June 26 -

30 and August 14 - 18; Tweet, July 10 - 14; Circus Jamboree, August 7 - 11.

Center Stage Theatre Camp is especially designed for children ages 8 to 10. This exciting program is the perfect step up from the Rising Stars for campers to continue to explore and develop vocal, movement and acting skills. The culminating production will provide a more challenging, yet developmentally appropriate, theatrical experience. It will incorporate a higher level of individual responsibility, perfect for the young performer who enjoys being center stage! Limited space is available for the production of Willy Wonka Kids, July 24 - 28.

Junior Players Theatre Camp is for students from ages 9 to 16, and will identify, strengthen and enhance each student's performance skills, self-esteem and self-expression. Students receive training in dance and choreography, improvisation, acting, staging and vocal work while preparing to perform before a live audience. Each of the sessions culminates in a fully staged production on The Playhouse's main stage! Registrations are now being accepted for Disney's The Lion King, Jr., for ages 9 to 14, camp session: July 3 - July 16 (2 weeks) with performances on Saturday, July 15 at 10AM and 1PM and Sunday, July 16 at 10AM, and an additional camp session, also for ages 9 to 14, on July 31 - August 13 (2 weeks) with performances on Saturday, August 12 at 10AM and 1PM and Sunday, August 13 at 10AM; Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr., camp session is SOLD OUT, performances are on Saturday, July 22 at 10AM and 1PM and Sunday, July 23 at 10AM; Fame the Musical, Jr., camp session: August 14 - 20 (1+ week) with performances Saturday, August 19 at 10AM and 1PM and Sunday, August 20 at 10AM.

For more information or to register visit:www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/camps. For additional information about Children's Theatre Camps please contact Mark Ford at 207.646.2402, ext. 261 (voicemail only) or mford@ogunquitplayhouse.org.

About the Ogunquit Playhouse:

The Ogunquit Playhouse is America's Foremost Summer Theatre, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, producing the finest Broadway musicals each season, with performances Tuesday through Sunday, from mid-May to November. Follow the Ogunquit Playhouse on Twitter (@OgunquitPH) and become our fan on Facebook (facebook.com/OgunquitPlayhouse) for behind-the-scenes info, photos and fun throughout the season. For a complete list of show times, pricing and more information about the season visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.