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Signups begin for CROW summer camps FLORENCE — Did you enjoy “Shrek the Musical, Jr.” last April at the Florence Events Center? If so, then you might be wondering how to get your child involved with Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW). One great way to learn the ropes is to participate in CROW’s Summer Theatre Camp sessions for youth ages 6 and older. This year’s first two-week camp is called “Freaktacular Fantasy Camp” and will take place July 11 to 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, Monday through Friday. Mermaids, monsters, martians and all sorts of imaginary crea- tures will be taking the stage. During these fun two weeks, campers will tap into their wildest imaginations to create fantastical characters. Then, CROW directors will help campers put 'em into script- ed stories and act them out. The second camp is entitled “Technical Theatre Camp” and will take place July 25 to Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, Monday through Friday. Does your child want to look like a realistic zombie or design a bizarre prop from another world? Has he or she always wanted to Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops learn how to paint some snazzy AAC 2016 will focus on the crucial scenery or design a clever costume? performing arts skills that today's teens For the first time, CROW is taking campers behind the scenes...creating cos- and young adults need to become suc- cessful in the world of the professional tumes, painting sets, making props and theatre. designing make-up. Campers will work on short scenes, Campers will amaze themselves at the improvisational games, character devel- skills they can pick up in only two opment and enrichment, comedic and weeks. Sign up for both camps to double your dramatic acting techniques, interpersonal communication techniques, physicality fun. Both two-week sessions will culminate and stage movement, and more. In order to attend this particular camp, in a free end-of-camp showcase for fami- participants must either request an audi- lies and friends on the final day of camp tion or receive a formal invitation from at 3 p.m. one of the directors. On Friday Aug. 5, CROW will reveal Scholarship applications are available the name of its spring 2017 musical, for all camps, but must be turned in no immediately following the showcase. later than June 10. The general public is welcome to Forms are available at crowkids.com. attend these showcases and the big Last year, CROW awarded more than “reveal.” $5,000 in scholarship funds. Also offered is an Advanced Acting Camps will be held at the new CROW Camp (AAC), Aug. 8 to 19. The camp is dedicated to teens and young adults, ages Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101. It is important to note that 12 through 22, who want to learn more a deposit is required to hold a space for complex acting techniques. 10 • C OAST C ENTRAL • A r ts & En t er ta in m e nt • J U N E 2 01 6 COURTESY PHOTOS offers theater camps for children (above) as well as young adults (below). children to attend any of the camps. Camp applications must be in by early June in order to guarantee a space, and CROW camps are always full. For more information on these exciting opportunities or to reserve your child’s spot, call Melanie Heard at: 541-999- 8641 or visit www.crowkids.com. Printable applications are available on the CROW website.
