MANSFIELD — Registration has opened for the Renaissance’s annual “Broadway Camp!” summer theatre program for students ages 8-13.
In order to support the health and safety of participants, the popular summer camp sessions will be held as virtual classes, set for the weeks of June 22-26 and June 29-July 2.
In accordance with Gov. Mike DeWine’s orders, the theatre has been realigning many of its events to accommodate social restrictions.
Based upon the popularity of the Renaissance’s QuaRENtine Education Initiative and virtual QuaRENtine Classroom sessions, the virtual “Broadway Camp!” was created to offer further opportunities for families to participate in the arts.
Camp options include the traditional two and a half-hour morning camp (June 22-26), as well as a two-hour “Broadway Camp, Too!” camp (June 29-July 2).
Both “Broadway Camp!” sessions are designed to be sensory-inclusive. Tuition is $50 for the June 22-26 camp, and $40 for the June 29-July 2 session. Full and partial scholarships are available for both.
The Renaissance Broadway Camp! programs provide students of all ability levels with the freedom to explore the world of musical theatre and the elements of performance through theatre games, improv, and dramatic play, as well as staging and singing.
The four- and five-day camp sessions allow every child the opportunity to benefit from the opportunity to learn, grow and perform as a part of an all-inclusive experience. Each camp session culminates in a special performance presented from their very own living room.
Renaissance Broadway Camp! is coordinated and led by Renaissance teaching artist Dauphne Maloney, well-known for her work with youth theatre in the North Central Ohio area.
Maloney is also the founder and director of Mansfield Youth Theatre (MY Theatre), former Resident Director for the Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT), and youth theatre director at The Ohio State University-Mansfield. She has directed and costumed over 200 productions, and served as the Youth Theatre Director for the Mansfield Playhouse for 20 years.
Participating students will work directly with Maloney; as well as seasoned youth theatre actors and actresses.
Registration is limited. To register for either of the Broadway Camp weeks, contact Maloney at dauphne@mansfieldtickets.com, or by calling 419-522-2726, ext. 212.
For more information or to ask questions regarding the camp, including information for those with sensory sensitivities, those seeking scholarships, or other needs, contact dauphne@mansfieldtickets.com.
Broadway Camp! is presented as a part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series and with support from the Richland County Foundation Summertime Kids fund.
