Summer Stage Brochure

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Dear Parents and Summer Stagers,!!!!!!!!! Since 1989, Summer Stage has been the home to thousands of young people for seven weeks during the summerIt is here that they meet other kids with like interests, are taught by knowledgeable staff, and guided by some of the most

caring people I have ever met. Summer Stage has always felt that the quality of the show was just as important as the

quality of the overall experience, and as a result, the kids who come to Summer Stage find themselves in a friendly envi-

ronment, dedicated to excellence, but never forgetting that the children, themselves, are paramount. This is why Summer

Stage continues to be the largest summer theatre camp, with the largest number of programs, the most staff, the highestnumber of return participants, and some of the lowest prices around. Located on the beautiful Camden County College

campus in Blackwood, where there is an intimate theatre, quality food service, free parking, professional 24/7 security,

and easy access, it is easy to see why thousands of parents have entrusted their children each summer to the care of Main-

stage Center for the Arts' Summer Stage program. This year, as we celebrate our20th anniversary, Summer Stage prom-

ises to be one of our finest. We have excellent new shows, many new and exciting additions to the program and changes to

our staff, all with an emphasis on enrichment in the arts, building new and lasting friendships, learning and developing

new skills, but most importantly, FUN. It is easy to see!why Mainstage Center for the Arts' Summer Stage program wasvoted one of the best in South Jersey five years in a row by readers of the Courier Post. I hope you and your children have

a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,

Ed Fiscella

Artistic Director - Founder

Visit us online at www.mainstage.org or call 856-227-3091

Visit www.mainstage.org or call 856-227-3091

Summer

Stage

Our program hours dont fityour work schedule? Take ad-vantage of

StageKey!

7:30 am - 9:00 am $200. 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm $250.$300. for both am and pm

Stage Key is a before and after care program designed to assist workingparents as you work to fit your childs love for the arts into your busy workschedule. Fees can be prorated for those taking Dance Explosion.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS ASONE OF SOUTH JERSEYS

HIGHEST QUALITY AND MOSTAFFORDABLE PERFORMING &VISUAL ARTS CAMPS.

Happy 20th Birthday Summer Stage !

Summe Stage Theme Song:

Summer Stage and Happiness go hand in hand it seems....

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Summer Stage Programs for

youth entering 2nd through 5thTime for making memories and sharing childhood

dreams...................

APPRENTICE PROGRAM* Entering 4th & 5th grade* 9:00 12:00 * $325.00* Monday Friday*June 30 - August 1

* T-shirt included* Add Storytelling through theArts for full day experience- $100.00

The Apprentice Program is designed to prepare children for full par-ticipation in the Childrens Theatre program. Apprentices will takedaily classes in Creative Dramatics, Music, Dance and CreativeMovement. These classes will provide the fundamentals of stageperformance in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. They will also have op-portunities to see all of the Childrens Theatre productions. Appren-tice program will culminate with a performance on Sunday, August 3at 7:00 pm with an afternoon dress rehearsal.

STORYTELLING THROUGHTHE ARTS* Entering 2nd & 3rd* Entering 4th & 5th* Monday - Friday* June 30 - Aug 1

* $225.00 for program alone*100.00 when added to Kids

Stuff or Apprentice

An afternoon program, where children will enter the world of story-telling through character discussions, crafts, improvisation, creativewriting and music depending upon their age level. Every week willoffer a new theme and/or genre to focus on. Children will haveweekly opportunities to perform for their peers and directors.

For more information visit www.mainstage.orgor call 856-227-3091.

KIDS STUFF

* Entering 2nd &3rd grade

* 9:00 - 12:00

* June 30 - August 1* Monday - Friday * $325.* T- shirt included

* Add Storytelling for full dayof fun -$100.00

MAINSTAGE CENTER FOR THE

ARTS and FRONT and CENTER, ofRidley, Pa., sponsor this five day aweek camp for young people enter-

ing second or third grade in Sep-tember 2008, who have an interest

in the performing arts.The camp offers three hours of

workshops as an introduction tothe world of theatre: a chance tosee everything that goes on in

front of and behind the footlights.Our instructors have extensive ex-perience in theatre arts as well as

working with children. Programfeatures a final performance.KIDS STUFF 2008 is as perfect

for those who are curious abouttheatre as it is for those who knowthat the spotlight beckons. Pleaseaddress questions regarding KIDS

STUFF only [email protected].

Culminating Performance:KIDS IN THE BIZSunday, August 3

7:00 pmThere will be an afternoon dress rehearsal on

the day of the show!

Join us morning or afternoon or combineStorytelling with Kids Stuff or Apprentice for

a full day experience.
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For those entering 6th - 12th grade* 9:00 3:00 * Monday - Friday

* June 24 August 8*$425. * T-shirt included in registration

!*Age 11 years and up *Mon., Tues.,Wed.,

* June 30 - August 7* 3:30 - 5:15 pm * $215.00

T-shirt included

Let us take you by the hand to a placewhere dreams come true.........

Dolor adipiscing:Annemarie Weaver

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Cell: Mobile Phone

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The Childrens Theatre program is how Summer Stagebegan celebrating 20 years of exciting days filled withrehearsals and master classes in singing, dancing, filmproduction, acting and a lot of fun. No experience necessary

to be part of the Childrens Theatre season which tentativelyincludes: Peter Pan, Cinderella, Seussical, Jr. and Magic UpOur Sleeve. Each participant will have the chance to performin one of the first three shows and everyone performs in thefinal musical review. There is a public performance everyWednesday evening of performance weeks in addition toThursday and Friday mornings.

Auditions are not required but are recommendedbecause it is from these auditions that major roles in the firstthree shows are cast.

GENERAL AUDITION DATES ARE: June 11,16,17, 6:30pm

Those wishing to audition only need attend one general audition.CALL BACKS ARE: Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 am. All auditions heldin Lincoln Hall, Camden County College, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ

Now in our 7th season!! Explore the world of dancein musical theatre as we re-create Broadway

classics, study the styles of famous choreographersand dance, dance, dance! Theres even an

opportunity to create your own masterpeice as astudent choreographer. The ultimate result: A

spectacular final concert of alldance on Thursday, August 7, at 7:30 pm.


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Mainstage

* No fee

* Entering 9th grade and up

* T-shirt not included

* Monday - Thursday

* 6:30 - 10:30

The Mainstage Program will present RAGTIME on July

25, 26, Aug. 1 & 2. Main roles are cast by audition only

but all who wish be in the show can participate.Auditions will be held on May 27 & 28, at 6:30 pm in

Lincoln Hall on the Blackwood Campus of Camden

County College with callbacks on May 29. Those

wishing to audition are asked to use the audition

materials selected by the directors and made available

through the Mainstage office. An audition workshop for

preparation of audition materials will be held shortly

before the auditions. Please call 856-227-3091 after

April 1 for details.

Intern Touring Company

12 -15 Interns will be accepted - small stipends possible.

Preference Given:1. Those entering 12th grade or up in the fall2. Those having attended Summer Stage3. Those interested in the ins and outs of

production both as performers and staff.

Participation in this program allows a young adultthe opportunity to assist in staging, performing andtouring with an hour long show to area parks, hospitals,and other venues. Participants will attend specialworkshops and an opportunity to train and work side byside with the Summer Stage Staff for younger programs.Please call 856-227-3091 to learn how to apply to be partof this program.

To a magic wonderland that well create

for you..... You can close your eyes and

make-believe no matter what your age.

Dolor adipiscing:Annemarie Weaver

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SUMMER STAGE 2008 - REGISTRATION FORM:Please return this form with check made payable to: The Mainstage Center for the Arts (MCA).Your cancelled check will serve as your receipt.

Childs Name: _______________________________VACATION DATES: ___________________________

Parents Name ________________________________ Parents E-mail:_____________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________________ State:__________ Zip:___________________

Telephone No:____________________________ Cell/Emergency No:____________________________

Name of School:________________________________________________ Grade in Fall 08 _________

This child has previously attended a Summer Stage Program. ____ yes ____ noI would like to be added to a car pool list. ______ yes ______no

2008 Registration Fees:

_____Apprentice Program (entering grades 4 & 5 AM only) $325

_____Kids Stuff (entering grades 2 and 3 AM only): $325.

_____Storytelling through the Arts (Grades 2 & 3): $ 100.00 when added to half-day morning_____Storytelling through the Arts (Grades 2 & 3): $ 225.00 afternoon only

_____Storytelling through the Arts (Grades 4 & 5): $ 100.00 when added to half-day morning

_____Storytelling through the Arts (Grades 4 & 5): $ 225.00 afternoon only

_____Children's Theatre (Grade 6 and up): $ $425.

_____Mainstage Only (High School and up): no fee

_____Tech Crew (8th grade and up - interview required): $275.

_____Video Film Production (8th

grade to high school): $425.

_____Stage Key (latch key program) AM only $200; PM only $250; AM & PM $300.

_____Dance Explosion (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) ages 11 and up) $215.

Discounts for three or more children in a family. (Call 856-589-7710 for information) Bronze, Silver and GoldPatron discounts may not be combined with any other discount.

RETURNED CHECK CHARGE: ALL CHECKS RETURNED BY YOUR BANK WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $35.00 RETURNCHECK CHARGE. RETURNED CHECKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK, CASHIERS CHECK ORMONEY ORDER AND MUST INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL $35.00 CHARGE.

Refund Policy: Withdraw by May 31 90%of registration fee

Withdraw by June 18 80% of registration fee

Withdraw by End of 1st

week of program- 70% of fee

NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST WEEK OF PROGRAM

T-SHIRT SIZE for programs that include shirt in registration fee: ( When in doubt, go larger)

Childs Name:______________________ Telephone:_______________________Shirt size:

Youth: ____Medium _____Large

Adult: ____Small ___Medium ____Large ____X-Large ____XX ____XXXProgram: (circle appropriate program) Kids Stuff Apprentice Childrens Theatre

Film Technical Crew Dance Explosion Due to availability & size of graphics some youth sizes may not be available for Childrens Theatre participants. The next best size will be chosen by our staff.


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SUMMER STAGE 2008

EMERGENCY FORMChilds Name: ____________________________________ Childs Program: ______________________________

Parent or Guardians Names:____________________________________Parent Email:______________________

Telephone Number: (home)(____)_____________________ (work) (______) ____________________________

(pager)_____________________________ (cell phone) ________________________________________________

Fathers Employer__________________________________ Tel No.______________________________________

Mothers Employer_________________________________ Tel No.______________________________________

In case of emergency notify:_________________________ Tel. Number: (________)________________________

Name of Doctor:_______________________ Doctors Telephone Number: (________)______________________

Hospital Preference:_____________________________________________________________________________

Insurance Carrier & Policy #:_____________________________________________________________________

Allergies:______________________________________________________________________________________

Medications:___________________________________________________________________________________

Pertinent medical history:_______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Does your child require any special assistance? ____________________________________________________

MEDICAL RELEASEI understand that all reasonable precautions will be taken to avoid injury and or illness

during this camp, but that occasionally something unexpected arises. I give my permission for

______________to participate in this program and agree to release all staff members of CAMDEN COUNTY

COLLEGE AND MAINSTAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS personnel from liability in case of illness or injury. Should

medical attention be required, please contact me at __________, or if I am unavailable, contact

____________________. If emergency treatment is needed, I understand that the staff will notify the

proper personnel (911). Our health insurance carrier is ________________, policy

no.____________________.

Known allergies:____________________________________________________

I understand that no medications, including Tylenol and aspirin, may be administered by any staff members of

SUMMER STAGE 2008. If my child needs special medications, I must attend the camp and administer it myself

at the appropriate time. If my child uses an inhaler, it must be sent in with usage instructions each day and

placed with the camp nurse or medical representative. Please note any special considerations such as knee

braces, casts, contacts, etc.

___________________________ ___________________________

Parental Signature Camper Signature


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Visit Us at www.mainstage.org or call 856-227-3091

Behind the Scenes

Video Film Production

For Those Who Prefer To Be

Technical Theatre*

* Ages 13 - 18* REQUIRED - Interview andLetter of Recommendation

* 9:00 - 3:00 Monday - Friday* June 24 - August 8* $275.00 * T-shirt includedA chance to learn theproduction end of theatre fromprofessionals in the field. Trainingincludes carpentry, scenic painting,

lighting and running crews. ! Interviews are requiredand will be conducted by

appointment during the

May 15 Summer Stage Open House/

In-Person registration event. A

letter of recommendation is

required by or before the interview.

*Entering 8th through 12th grade

* Monday - Friday

* 9:00 - 3:00

* June 24 - August 8

* $425.

* T-shirt included

This summer program is designed totake students through the entire process ofcreating a short film. From screenwriting and

storyboarding toshooting and editing.Participants will createtheir own short films tobe premiered on August8th." Throughout the

summer students will have the opportunityto express their creativity by directing

various film shoots and experimentalprojects. Documentary and interview skillswill also be learned." In addition, studentswill have the opportunity to use advancedediting programs such as Final Cut.

Weve got magic up our sleeve. Here at Summer Stage

These programs are made possible in part byfunds from the New Jersey State Coundil onthe Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency

of the National Endowment and the New JerseyCultural Trust. This program is also madepossbile in part by funds from the New JerseyCultural Trust.
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COUPON FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS

Mainstage Center for the Arts wants to extend its thanks to you for exploring Summer Stage

as a summer activity for your child by offering you the following per child discounts.

Register early for the best savings.

Registration Received by: March 30 - Save $20.00 April 15 - Save $ 15.00 May 1 - Save $10.00

MAY NOT BE USED TOWARD DANCE EXPLOSIONMAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNT

Please return coupon with registration materials

Mainstage Center for the ArtsPO Box 200,Lincoln HallCollege DriveBlackwood, NJ 08012

Registration forms can be downloaded at www.mainstage.org or call 856-227-3091.

OPEN HOUSE PERFORMANCE PREVIEW AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

THURSDAY, MAY 15 6:30 PM

DENNIS FLYER THEATRE, LINCOLN HALLCAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE, 200 COLLEGE DRIVE, BLACKWOOD , NJ

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO: VISIT WWW.MAINSTAGE.ORG

OR CALL 856-227-3091.
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