Children's Theatre of Annapolis

Audition Workshop
2024-01-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Elevate your acting, song, dance, audition technique and confidence. Get your audition material ready with this specialized workshop and one-on-one + group guidance from local theatre professionals.

Attain effective and confident audition techniques
Get successful acting and audition skills and mindset
Learn how to sing, interpret, and prepare your song selection.
Prepare for the dance component of an audition by learning a dance combination with feedback.

NOTE:

Students must have 16-32 bars of two song selections prepared. Bring sheet music and/or a digital recording of the accompaniment music (no vocals on the track allowed) on your device.
Hair must be pulled back and out of the face.
Wear clothing appropriate for movement. Shoes should be either dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs.
Bring a refillable water bottle with your student’s name on it.
Bring a healthy lunch & snacks.

AGES: 8-14 (Level: Beginner-Advanced)
TUITION: $150.00 (with current annual registration)
WHEN: 9:00 a.,m.-4:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 6, 2024
INSTRUCTORS: Jeff Miller (acting), Marie Harrison (vocals), Sierra Basilio (dance)

Register Now, click here!

School's Out Workshop: Superheroes Training Academy
2024-01-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
School’s Out Workshop: Superheroes Training Academy
LINK: https://cta.ticketleap.com/sow011524/
No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, crafts, and a live performance at the end of day (free for family & friends.)
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to dress appropriately for movement. Wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
AGES: 5-10 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
TUITION: $75.00 (with current annual registration)
WHEN: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Monday; January 15, 2024. Performance: 4:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Heather Harris
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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BACKSTAGE CREW Tech Workshop (Level: Beginner)
2024-01-20 17:30 - 18:30 | MD
BACKSTAGE CREW Tech Workshop (Level: Beginner)
Come learn what it means to work backstage crew. We will have volunteer actor’s perform a scene for us as we run tech for the scene. You will learn about setting up the stage, moving set pieces, what to do if a scene goes wrong and all the terminology + skills you will need to volunteer for an upcoming production.
NOTE: Students must dress appropriately. Shoes must be closed-toe and secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Bring a water bottle.
AGES: 12+ (YES! Adults may register for this workshop too!)
TUITION: FREE!
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, January 20, 2024
TEACHING ARTIST: Atticus Boidy, CTA Technical Director
LINK: cta.ticketleap.com/bcw01202024/

SOUND & LIGHTS Tech Workshop (Level: Beginner)
2024-01-20 18:45 - 19:45 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
SOUND & LIGHTS Tech Workshop (Level: Beginner)
Get a look at what it means to design lights and sound. Learn the terminology needed, get a close look at equipment, and learn how to run the sound and light boards, and spot lights. This is a perfect way for beginners to get some hands-on experience and ask any questions you may have to get you set up for volunteering for future productions.
NOTE: Students must dress appropriately. Shoes must be closed-toe and secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Bring a water bottle.
AGES: 16+ (YES! Adults may register for this workshop too!)
TUITION: FREE!
WHEN: 6:45-7:45 p.m.; Saturday, January 20, 2024
TEACHING ARTIST: Atticus Boidy, CTA Technical Director
LINK: cta.ticketleap.com/tw01202024/

School's Out Workshop: Shrektacular
2024-02-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
School’s Out Workshop: Shrektacular
LINK: https://cta.ticketleap.com/sow021924/
No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, crafts, and a live performance at the end of day (free for family & friends.)
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to dress appropriately for movement. Wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
AGES: 8-14 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
TUITION: $75.00 (with current annual registration)
WHEN: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday; February 19, 2024. Performance: 4:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Heather Harris
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
2024-02-19 17:30 - 2024-05-13 19:30 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7 – 18
The Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then one night after Nana has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. All your favorite characters are there, including Captain Hook and his pirate crew, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe, and of course, the Lost Boys and Girls!
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Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery, and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend. * NOTE: Theatre Production Workshop show titles are subject to change due to cast size and requirements.
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AGES: 7 – 18
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Mondays, February 19-May 13, 2024. Performance: 7:30 p.m.; May 13, 2024. No class on: March 25, 2024.
TEACHING ARTIST: Miss Tiffany (Tiffany Shannon Productions)
Your tuition includes:
– Registration tuition
– Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
– CTA workshop t-shirt
– Direction / instruction from trained and experienced artistic team
– Sets, props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics, and lights for final performance
– 12 weeks / 2 hours per week of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
– Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance
NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes and accessories.
Click here to register!

Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
2024-02-21 17:30 - 2024-05-15 19:30 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7 – 13
The Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then one night after Nana has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. All your favorite characters are there, including Captain Hook and his pirate crew, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe, and of course, the Lost Boys and Girls!
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Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery, and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend. * NOTE: Theatre Production Workshop show titles are subject to change due to cast size and requirements.
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AGES: 7 – 13
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, February 21-May 15, 2024. Performance: 7:30 p.m.; May 15, 2024. No class on: March 27, 2024.
TEACHING ARTIST: Miss Tiffany (Tiffany Shannon Productions)
Your tuition includes:
– Registration tuition
– Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
– CTA workshop t-shirt
– Direction / instruction from trained and experienced artistic team
– Sets, props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics, and lights for final performance
– 12 weeks / 2 hours per week of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
– Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance
NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes and accessories.
Click here to register!

CTA's Celebrates its 65th Anniversary with a Jewel Ball
2024-03-02 19:30 - 22:30 | The graduate annapolis, 126 West St, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
A CTA Fundraising Celebration!
We are excited to announce the celebration of our 65th Anniversary with a Jewel Ball at the downtown Annapolis The Graduate Hotel on March 2, 2023! Over the years, the Annual Fundraising Gala has become a cornerstone of our efforts to raise funds for youth in the performing arts. This year, we aspire to take our impact even further, and we believe your participation can play a pivotal role in achieving this goal. Buy a ticket today!
When: March 2, 2024, 7:30pm – 10:30pm.
Where: The Graduate, 126 West Annapolis, MD 21409.
Tickets: Click here.

PAN! THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7 - 18
2024-03-05 16:30 - 2024-05-14 18:30 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
PAN!
Adapted by Craig Sodaro
The Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then one night after Nana has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. All your favorite characters are there, including Captain Hook and his pirate crew, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe, and of course, the Lost Boys and Girls!
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Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery, and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend. * NOTE: Theatre Production Workshop show titles are subject to change due to cast size and requirements.
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AGES: 7 – 18
WHEN: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, March 5-May 14, 2024. Performance: 6:30 p.m.; May 14, 2024. No class on: March 26, 2024..
TEACHING ARTIST: Miss Tiffany (Tiffany Shannon Productions)
Your tuition includes:
– Registration tuition
– Production script
– CTA workshop t-shirt
– Direction / instruction from trained and experienced artistic team
– Sets, props, sounds, stage mics, and lights for final performance
– 10 weeks / 2 hours per week of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
– Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance
NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes and accessories.
Click here to register!

PAN! **HOMESCHOOL EDITION** :: Ages 7 - 18
2024-03-07 13:30 - 2024-05-16 15:30 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
Adapted by Craig Sodaro
The Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then one night after Nana has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. All your favorite characters are there, including Captain Hook and his pirate crew, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe, and of course, the Lost Boys and Girls!
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Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery, and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend. * NOTE: Theatre Production Workshop show titles are subject to change due to cast size and requirements.
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AGES: 7 – 18
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Thursdays, March 7-May 16, 2024. Live performance: 6:00 p.m.; May 16, 2024. No class on: March 26, 2024.
TEACHING ARTIST: Miss Tiffany (Tiffany Shannon Productions)
Your tuition includes:
– Registration tuition
– Production script
– CTA workshop t-shirt
– Direction / instruction from trained and experienced artistic team
– Sets, props, sounds, stage mics, and lights for final performance
– 10 weeks / 2 hours per week of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
– Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance
NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes and accessories.
Click here to register!

Volunteer Orientation
2024-03-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Volunteer CTA
Volunteer Orientation
Please join us for a Volunteer Orientation to learn more about Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA), meet some of our team, and learn how YOU can be a part of the magic at CTA!
No prior experience or special skills are required of our crew or volunteers. We welcome everyone in our community that would like to join us, so please share this link with friends, family members, or anyone that you think might be interested in helping out at CTA!
The favor of an RSVP is requested so we can properly plan to give you the best possible experience at this event. I hope to see you at CTA on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 from 11:00 – 12:30! Click here to register Sign Up Genius link.
Date: 03/10/2024 (Sun.)
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm EST
Location: CTA

WHOSE LAUGH IS IT ANYWAY? (ages 9 - 18) Improv Comedy Workshop
2024-03-14 16:30 - 2024-05-09 18:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
WHOSE LAUGH IS IT ANYWAY? (ages 9 – 18)
Improv Comedy Workshop
They say laughter is the best medicine & this workshop will provide tons of it. Students will build confidence playing improv games, learning about comedy acting skills + timing, working on group acting scenes, and so much more! This workshop concludes with a free showcase performance for families and friends on CTA’s main stage!
This class is taught in the style of the television show “Whose Line is it Anyway?”
AGES: 9 – 18
WHEN: 4:30-6:00 p.m.; Thursdays, March 14-May 9, 2024. Performance: 6:00 p.m.; May 9, 2024. No class on March 28, 2024.
TEACHING ARTIST: Miss Tiffany (Tiffany Shannon Productions)
Your tuition includes:
– Registration tuition
– CTA workshop t-shirt
– Direction / instruction from trained and experienced artistic team
– Props, stage mics, and lights for final performance
– 8 weeks / 90 minutes per week of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
– Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance
Click here to register!

School's Out Workshop: Never Grow Up
2024-04-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
School’s Out Workshop: Never Grow Up
LINK: https://cta.ticketleap.com/sos041024/
No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, crafts, and a live performance at the end of day (free for family & friends.)
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to dress appropriately for movement. Wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
AGES: 8-14 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
TUITION: $75.00 (with current annual registration)
WHEN: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday; April 10, 2024. Performance: 4:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Heather Harris
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Acting Masterclass with Vera J. Katz
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Acting Masterclass with Vera J. Katz
Ages 16-18 | Level: Advanced

All of the elements of the actor’s craft are taught in this class: technique, scene study, script analysis, character development, monologue, breaking down your acting through song, & more. As Vera teaches each element, you will put it into action in order to see the practical application of the concept at work. You will learn the whys and the hows of the actor’s craft. You will develop the ultimate actor’s toolbox that you will be able to draw from when you are developing a character for a stage or screen. This is a unique and outstanding learning opportunity that will yield extraordinary results. Students should come prepared with a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue. The cap for this masterclass is 6 students.
Appearance: Students are required to dress appropriately for movement. Wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
AGES: 16-18 (Level: Advanced)
TUITION: $275.00 (with current annual registration)
WHEN: 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Saturdays; April 13, 20, and 27, 2024. Students must attend all three (3) classes.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
TEACHING ARTIST: Vera J. Katz – Professor, academic career spans 32 years in theater department at Howard University, 22 years at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington DC.
Vera J. Katz, a professor emerita in the theatre arts department at Howard University, has taught acting and directing for 32 years. For the past 22 years, she had also been a member of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She has directed more than 50 productions, originally working with Joe Hyman, who produced the famed playwright-director-author, Moss Hart, on Broadway.
She has taught such notables as Debbie Allen, Anthony Anderson, Chadwick Boseman, Corey Hawkins, Taraji P. Henson, Isaiah Johnson, Jayme Lawson, Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Fredericka Whitfield, Lynn Whitfield, and Isaiah Washington.
She is the author of A Katz Walk: A Toolbox of Techniques for Actors and Directors, with a foreword by Phylicia Rashad. The book is her contribution to the artistic disciplines of acting and directing, especially as it relates to the strengths of the Black Experience.
She’s taught featured workshops in acting and directing for the past six years at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem.
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

KIDS NIGHT OUT :: Disney's Descendants the Musical
2024-05-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
KIDS NIGHT OUT :: Disney’s Descendants the Musical

Treat your kids (and yourself) to a night out! Drop your kids off at CTA for a fun & enriching evening while you get time to relax knowing that our team will make sure your little one has fun in a safe, friendly, positive environment. Kids will enjoy:

Pre-show dinner: 2 slices of cheese pizza and a juice box/bottle of water.
Front row seats to see CTA’s production of Disney’s Descendants the Musical
Snack & water for intermission
Meet & Greet + Photo on stage with select characters from the show,
Post-show craft, dance party, & more!

NOTE: Students must dress appropriately for the theatre + movement. Shoes should be secured with laces or velcro (example: sneakers). No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs.

Spaces are limited!
AGES: 5-12
WHEN: 6:00-10:00 p.m.; Fridays, May 3 OR 17, 2024
COST: $50 per child (Sibling Discount: $40)
TEACHING ARTISTS: CTA graduating Seniors, Staff, and/or Adult Volunteers*
*All persons over the age of 18 have passed a background check.
Click here to buy tickets!

School's Out Workshop: Wicked Ways
2024-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
School’s Out Workshop: Wicked Ways
LINK: https://cta.ticketleap.com/sow051424/
No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, crafts, and a live performance at the end of day (free for family & friends.)
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to dress appropriately for movement. Wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
AGES: 8-14 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
TUITION: $75.00 (with current annual registration)
WHEN: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Performance: 4:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Heather Harris
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community
2024-06-15 09:30 - 18:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Celebrate YOU Day!

Saturday, June 115, 2024 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community & the joys of diversity! We’ll provide helpful tools for families, youth, allies, & the community through various fun-filled activities + educational talks.
Featuring local vendors + Kona Ice & Smash Up Burgers food trucks!
FREE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
10-11 a.m. Drag Story Time
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Family Fun
Kite Decorating & Flying
Face Painting
Dance Party
12-2 p.m. Magnificent Makeovers
Enhance your fierceness with make-up tips & tricks + learn to stomp the world’s runway with confidence.
12-2 p.m. Educational DEIA Talk
Welcome to a DEIA talk about acceptance, communication, educational tools, community resources, and more. Members from GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) will be in attendance.
2-3 p.m. Live Performances
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4-6 p.m. DRAG BINGO!
Get ready to SLAY with this energetic Bingo extravaganza hosted by two sensational and fabulous drag performers, Mx Jazz What & The Vettick What! They’ll charm & entertain you with (family-friendly) performances and sass in between fast-paced Bingo rounds. Celebrate diversity and embrace inclusivity with CTA. It’s not just fun; it’s an opportunity to learn and grow together!

Prizes
Drag Entertainment
All ages welcome

TICKETS: https://cta.ticketleap.com/drag-bingo/

General Admission: $10 includes 2 Bingo Game Cards
Deluxe Package: $15 (save $3) includes 4 Bingo Game Cards, 1 Dauber, 1 bottle of water

Available for additional purchase at the event:

$2 per Bingo Card
$2 per Bingo Dauber
$2 per Bottle of Water

** NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES **

Wee Kids Cabaret - Session 1
2024-06-17 10:00 - 2024-06-21 13:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 1
In this week-long summer camp, your little performer will meet others with similar interests and build social skills through singing, dancing and acting out their favorite stories. They’ll gain insight on character development and movement skills. This camp concludes with a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of the camp session.
NOTE: Students may register for only one of the Wee Kids Cabaret sessions.
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

Administrative fees
Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
Direction / instruction from a trained and experienced artistic team
Props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics and lights for final performance
5 days of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance

NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes / accessories.
AGES: 5-7
TUITION: $250.00 (with current 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: June 17-21, 2024; 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Tiffany Shannon Productions

ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: Registration is required for all workshops. An Annual Registration Fee must be paid annually for students to participate in theatre arts education sessions. The Annual Registration Fee is $20 for one or more students per family and is valid from July 1 until June 30 annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

Click here to register!

Red Carpet Event
2024-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Red Carpet Event
Let’s hear it for the class of 2024! CTA’s 2024 red carpet event celebrates CTA’s graduating Seniors and will feature:

CTA Scholarship announcements,
Recognition of our graduating Seniors & their accomplishments with CTA,
Senior farewell speeches, and
Live performances by CTA Seniors.

WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 5:00-7:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: FREE to our graduating Seniors, family, and friends.
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Masquerade Ball
2024-06-22 19:30 - 23:30 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Masquerade Ball

It’s CTA’s second annual prom for CTA participants grades 9-12 & their guests! Tickets include:

Live DJ & dancing
Light refreshments
Selfie station
Games
Prizes
and more!

WHEN: June 22, 2024 (7:30-11:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
THEME: Masquerade
ATTIRE: Formal
TICKETS: $20/person
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Teen Kids Cabaret
2024-06-24 10:00 - 2024-06-28 15:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Teen Kids Cabaret
Students will have a blast in this week-long summer camp as they sing and dance to styles ranging from classic musical theatre to funky hip-hop. They’ll build confidence playing improv games, working on group acting scenes, and so much more! On the final day of camp, there is a live performance on the main stage, free for family and friends to attend!
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

Administrative fees
Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
Direction / instruction from a trained and experienced artistic team
Props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics and lights for final performance
5 days of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance

NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes / accessories.
AGES: 12-18
TUITION: $300.00 (with current 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: June 24-28, 2024; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Tiffany Shannon Productions
ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: Registration is required for all workshops. An Annual Registration Fee must be paid annually for students to participate in theatre arts education sessions. The Annual Registration Fee is $20 for one or more students per family and is valid from July 1 until June 30 annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Production Summer Camp: Disney's High School Musical JR.
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-26 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Production Summer Camp: Disney’s High School Musical JR.
SYNOPSIS: Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
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This three-week production summer camp focuses on the main elements of putting a production quickly. During our time together students will be put through placement auditions, casting, rehearsing, character development, working on sets, and more. In between rehearsals, campers will participate in team games and exercises that will help fine-tune their theatre skills including improvisation, music, and dance. This all leads up to two performances on our main stage.
CAMP INFO
Placement Auditions: Everyone who registers in this camp is guaranteed a role in the show. A placement audition will be held to figure out the best fit for everyone in the show based upon the Artistic Team’s decisions. Placement decisions will be based upon vocal, acting, and dance skills displayed during the process.
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch + two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it. NO glass bottles.
Appearance: Students are required to wear black pants or shorts, a black top (t-shirt, leotard, or tank top), and black dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

One complimentary CTA production summer camp t-shirt*
Direction / instruction from a highly qualified artistic team
Production elements (script, access to digital recording or rehearsal tracks, props, specialty costumes…some basic costume pieces may be requested from home if necessary)
Pre-Show Pizza Dinner Party on the last Friday. We’ll provide pizza & bottled water for a team building dinner between the end of camp and the performance that evening.
Two complimentary performance tickets. Additional tickets available to purchase at $7.00/person.

*NOTE: Students must be registered before June 1st to receive a complimentary t-shirt. All others may be purchased for an additional fee of $15.00.
AGES: 8-14
LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
TUITION: $850.00 (with 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: July 8-26, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) + 2 performances**
**PERFORMANCES: Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Director: Atticus Cooper Boidy
Choreographer: Heather Harris
Music Director: Marie Harrison
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Kids Cabaret - Session 1
2024-07-08 10:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Kids Cabaret – Session 1

This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session.

NOTE: Students may register for only one of the Kids Cabaret sessions.
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

Administrative fees
Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
Direction / instruction from a trained and experienced artistic team
Props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics and lights for final performance
5 days of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance

NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes / accessories.
AGES: 8-11
TUITION: $300.00 (with current 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: July 8-12, 2024; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Tiffany Shannon Productions
ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: Registration is required for all workshops. An Annual Registration Fee must be paid annually for students to participate in theatre arts education sessions. The Annual Registration Fee is $20 for one or more students per family and is valid from July 1 until June 30 annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Kids Cabaret - Session 2 (ages 8-11)
2024-07-15 10:00 - 2024-07-19 15:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Kids Cabaret – Session 2 (ages 8-11)
This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session.
NOTE: Students may register for only one of the Kids Cabaret sessions.
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
TUITION: $300.00 (with current 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: July 15-19, 2024; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Tiffany Shannon Productions … Miss Tiffany Shannon has been studying dance & theatre for over 30 years. She has trained at Towson University, The Studio Theatre in DC, AACC, Palomar College and CA University in San Marcos.
Your tuition includes:
* Administrative fees
* Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
* Direction / instruction from a trained and experienced artistic team
* Props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics and lights for final performance
* 5 days of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
* Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance
NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes / accessories.
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: Registration is required for all workshops. An Annual Registration Fee must be paid annually for students to participate in theatre arts education sessions. The Annual Registration Fee is $20 for one or more students per family and is valid from July 1 until June 30 annually.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
* Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
* 2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
* First day of class or later: No refund.
Link for registration – https://cta.ticketleap.com/kc224/

Wee Kids Cabaret - Session 2
2024-07-22 10:00 - 2024-07-26 13:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 2
In this week-long summer camp, your little performer will meet others with similar interests and build social skills through singing, dancing and acting out their favorite stories. They’ll gain insight on character development and movement skills. This camp concludes with a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of the camp session.
NOTE: Students may register for only one of the Wee Kids Cabaret sessions.
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

Administrative fees
Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
Direction / instruction from a trained and experienced artistic team
Props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics and lights for final performance
5 days of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance

NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes / accessories.
AGES: 5-7
TUITION: $250.00 (with current 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: July 22-26, 2024; 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Tiffany Shannon Productions
ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: Registration is required for all workshops. An Annual Registration Fee must be paid annually for students to participate in theatre arts education sessions. The Annual Registration Fee is $20 for one or more students per family and is valid from July 1 until June 30 annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Production Summer Camp: Legally Blonde The Musical JR.
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-16 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Production Summer Camp: Legally Blonde The Musical JR.
SYNOPSIS: Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving audiences seeing pink!
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle’s boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she’s not “serious” enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.
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This three-week production summer camp focuses on the main elements of putting a production quickly. During our time together students will be put through placement auditions, casting, rehearsing, character development, working on sets, and more. In between rehearsals, campers will participate in team games and exercises that will help fine-tune their theatre skills including improvisation, music, and dance. This all leads up to two performances on our main stage.
CAMP INFO
Placement Auditions: Everyone who registers in this camp is guaranteed a role in the show. A placement audition will be held to figure out the best fit for everyone in the show based upon the Artistic Team’s decisions. Placement decisions will be based upon vocal, acting, and dance skills displayed during the process.
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch + two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it. NO glass bottles.
Appearance: Students are required to wear black pants or shorts, a black top (t-shirt, leotard, or tank top), and black dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

One complimentary CTA production summer camp t-shirt*
Direction / instruction from a highly qualified artistic team
Production elements (script, access to digital recording or rehearsal tracks, props, specialty costumes…some basic costume pieces may be requested from home if necessary)
Pre-Show Pizza Dinner Party on the last Friday. We’ll provide pizza & bottled water for a team building dinner between the end of camp and the performance that evening.
Two complimentary performance tickets. Additional tickets available to purchase at $7.00/person.

*NOTE: Students must be registered before June 1st to receive a complimentary t-shirt. All others may be purchased for an additional fee of $15.00.
AGES: 12-18
LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
TUITION: $850.00 (with 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: July 29-August 16, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) + 2 performances**
**PERFORMANCES: Friday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Director: TBA
Choreographer: Rebecca Vourvoulas
Music Director: Marie Harrison
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

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Kids Cabaret - Session 3
2024-07-29 10:00 - 2024-08-02 15:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Kids Cabaret – Session 3
This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session.

NOTE: Students may register for only one of the Kids Cabaret sessions.
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch each day and two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students are required to wear dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for dancing/movement. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

Administrative fees
Production materials (script & access to digital recording of rehearsal tracks)
Direction / instruction from a trained and experienced artistic team
Props, sounds, performance music tracks, stage mics and lights for final performance
5 days of instruction, dress rehearsal, and 1 live performance
Complimentary admission for friends and family to attend the final performance

NOTE: Individual costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. CTA will provide specialty costumes / accessories.
AGES: 8-11
TUITION: $300.00 (with current 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: July 29-August 2, 2024; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
TEACHING ARTIST: Tiffany Shannon Productions

ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: Registration is required for all workshops. An Annual Registration Fee must be paid annually for students to participate in theatre arts education sessions. The Annual Registration Fee is $20 for one or more students per family and is valid from July 1 until June 30 annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

Click here to register!

CTA Free Open House
2024-08-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 2024 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Come see what we’re all about!
Get information about productions, education, volunteering, sponsorship, plus learn the ways YOU can be involved! Snacks and backstage tours will be available.
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Stage & Tech Summer Camp
2024-08-05 09:00 - 2024-08-16 16:00 | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Stage & Tech Summer Camp

This camp offers a hands-on study to students interested in the backstage world of theater. Led by our Technical Director, students will work on:

Scenic design (allocating set pieces, set construction, and painting),
Props (allocating & making if necessary),
Learning the basics of light and sound,
Learning the basics of stage crew & stage management.
Plus students will work jobs in the tech booths and/or backstage during tech rehearsals and two live performances.

Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch + two snacks each day. Bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it. NO glass bottles.
Appearance: Students are required to wear black pants or shorts, a black top (t-shirt, leotard, or tank top), and black shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Clothing must be appropriate for movement. (ex: carrying items, climbing, crawling, standing). Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Your tuition includes:

One complimentary CTA production summer camp t-shirt*
Direction / instruction from a highly qualified artistic team
Pre-Show Pizza Dinner Party on the last Friday. We’ll provide pizza & bottled water for a team building dinner with the production + stage & tech students between the end of camp and the performance that evening.
Two complimentary performance tickets. Additional tickets available to purchase at $7.00/person.

*NOTE: Students must be registered before June 1st to receive a complimentary t-shirt. All others may be purchased for an additional fee of $15.00.
AGES: 12-18
LEVEL: Beginner-Advanced
TUITION: $560.00 (with current 2024/2025 Annual Registration)
WHEN: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; August 5-16, 2024 (Monday-Friday) ** Plus two performances
**PERFORMANCES: 6:30 p.m.; Friday, August 16 + 10:00 a.m.; Saturday, August 17
TEACHING ARTIST: Atticus Cooper Boidy, CTA’s Technical Director
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION POLICY: All participants must pay an annual registration fee ($20 for one or more students within the same family) to participate in a workshop/camp. Valid from July 1st through June 30th annually.
CANCELLATION POLICY:

Minimum of 3 weeks prior to class: Full refund minus the annual registration fee.
2 weeks prior to class: Refund minus $75 administrative fee and $20 annual registration fee.
First day of class or later: No refund.

Click here to register!
