Performing Arts
Upcoming Session
Summer Classes: July 7, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Member Registration Begins on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Noon.
General Registration Begins on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Noon.
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Let your kids explore the fun elements of Theatre Arts through games, movement, storytelling, and performance in this two week camp. Kids will showcase their newly accumulated skills in a short performance for families on the last day of camp.
Camp Sparkle: (Kids 6 through 8)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
July 14, 16, 18 = week one
July 21, 23, 25 = week two
9 am to noon each day (with half hour snack break)
$225 per Camper
$200 per Camper with a Family Membership
Camp Shine: (Kids 9 through 11)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
July 28, 30, August 1 = week one
August 4, 6, 8 = week two
9 am to noon each day (with half hour snack break)
$225 per Camper
$200 per Camper with a Family Membership
About the Instructor:
Beth Wallace has been teaching theatre arts for almost twenty years, fourteen of those years were in public schools . While working in education, she developed a unique elementary school curriculum using the performing arts to strengthen teamwork, critical thinking skills and confidence in young students. Beth has served on various committees advocating for fine arts in public education.
Professional stand-up comedian, Seth Lawrence was a 2018 finalist in the US Comedy Contest. He has worked as host for the World Series of Comedy, performing in clubs all over the country. You can hear little clips of him on Family USA and Jeff & Larry's Comedy Roundup, if you're lucky. Most recently, Seth recorded a Dry Bar special set to come out later this year.
The Art of Stand-up Comedy
Have you ever wanted to try stand-up comedy? Maybe when you watch a stand-up comedian perform, you think, “I could do better than this joker.” Well, now is your chance! This four-week stand-up comedy workshop is designed to give you the tools to check the “Do Stand-up” item off your bucket list. You will learn what it takes to write and tell a joke, how to develop persona, stage presence and more. Seth will teach you everything you need to know to be a funnier version of you!
Three Weeks - Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
July 8 through July 22
Instructor: Seth Lawrence
Member Price: $90.00
General Registration: $100.00
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low. No refunds after first class.
About the instructor:
Dan Jablons, best known for his performances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Family Business, The Out-Laws, and numerous other TV, Film, and commercial appearances, is an expert in improvisational theater. In this 4 week class, he will introduce you to the basics of improv, and get you up on your feet and creating scenes, on the spot!
Improv Comedy
Have you ever watched “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and thought that you’d like to try improv? Do you wish you were more creative, more spontaneous, and more “in the moment"? Do you aspire to do something artistic, but want to be sure you are in a supportive environment where you can explore your creative side? If so, or if you just want to have a great time and laugh like you’ve never laughed before, this class is for you!
Four Entertaining Weeks - Saturdays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
July 12 through August 2
Member Price: $110.00
General Registration: $130.00
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low. No refunds after first class.