DRAMA CAMP: SUMMER 2024

Join us for a two-week drama camp culminating in two performances.

TIMES, DATES, AND AGES

June 17–20 and 24–28, 2024. Campers come both weeks.

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Ages:  6.5*–11** (age as of May 15 ) performing The Making of Stuart Little

Ages  12–17 (age as of May 15) performing When the Rain Falls

*Six-year-olds must be able to memorize lines, take directions well, and stay fairly on task for 1.5 hours.

**An eleven-year-old may be asked if they would like to be in the older-kid play depending on registration numbers.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Registration guarantees a part in the play. Registration remains open until the number of roles are filled.

  • Auditions take place mid-May.

  • Scripts will be available for pick up at the beginning of June.

  • Campers work to memorize their lines before coming to camp.

  • At camp, we work on drama skills and putting together an entertaining show!

COST

$130 ($25 due at time of registration, remaining $105 on first day of camp)*

*You can send payments to our PayPal account: info@newtonclassicalacademy.org.

LOCATION

Grace Community Church, 1600 S. Anderson, Newton, Kansas

PERFORMANCES

There will be a matinee performance on June 27 and an evening performance on June 28. Times vary by play.

FURTHER INFO

Making of Stuart Little (ages 6.5–11) written by Christie Miller, directed by Emily Toews. Play length is 20–30 minutes. When Hollywood tries to make a movie with a new twist, they invite kids to give their ideas about how to include a mouse in the production. All sorts of fun arises as the auditions to play the mouse take place. (Half of the camp time will focus on the play; the other half will include snack time, drama games, and an activity related to the play production such as a program cover design and making cookies to sell at the performances.)

When the Rain Falls (ages 12–17) written by Christie Miller, directed by Natalie Friesen. Play length is approximately 90 minutes. This is a faith-based play that takes place in the early 1900s in the general store. When a new Irish-Catholic family moves to town, gossip and prejudice arise. What will it take to bring reconciliation? While this play is a bit more serious, there are some lighthearted characters and a chance to try out your Irish accent. 

The plays do not have “stars,” but are designed to give each student fairly equal stage time. Students can request larger or smaller speaking roles during auditions. Kids are never on the stage alone, so it is a very safe place to develop their drama skills—and to make some great friends.

For more information email director Natalie Friesen at newtonyouththeater@gmail.com.