Summer Camp 2012
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy – soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.
Everything works out in the end, thanks to the a hilarious, fast-paced book and bright, brassy, immortal score, which takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. Funny and romantic, GUYS AND DOLLS is ideal for audiences and performers of any age.
In its first year on Broadway, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL earned seven 2007 Tony Award nominations, ten 2007 Drama Desk Award Nominations, a 2007 Outer Critics Circle Award and the chorus of the musical was honored by Actors’ Equity Association’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) with the first ever ACCA Award. The musical also ranked in the top ten list of the most requested Ticketmaster “Arts & Theatre Events” for 2007.
PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP 2012
Sol Children Theatre in partnership with
Olympic Heights Community High School
20101 Lyons Road Boca Raton, FL 33434
The Sol Children Theatre family invites you to play with us as we take to the Olympic Heights’ stage for our 7th Summer Camp Season! As always, Sol offers a comprehensive and nurturing environment for young artists to expand their horizons while, at the same time, staging a full-length, fully-staged production in which each child has the opportunity to flaunt his or her talents and progress.
During both sessions, our talented and experienced staff will be conducting classes in their individual disciplines of Dance, Music, and Acting, as well as orchestrating work sessions for each show’s specific cast. Every camper will receive one-on-one training to better their love and appreciation for the arts. You could not ask for a better team of Interns to work with your children, who are more than happy to provide any special services you need, and promise to give each camper their individualized attention.
Our weeks are packed with friendly camp-wide games and contests, so the fun never stops! For more info, visit us at our website … www.solchildren.org … or feel free to call … 561-447-8829 … or email … solchildtroupe@aol.com . Join us this summer! Build the memories, acquire the skills, and see what our family is all about!!!
Early bird signups receive registration discounts on tuition! Sign up for the first session, second session … or both!
JUNE 11 – JULY 6 TUITION: $1,200
EARLY REGISTRATION $1,020 ends Feb. 28
to be paid in full and is non-refundable
session 1 (4 weeks) –
PERFORMANCES: Friday, July 6 at 2:00 & 7:00pm
GUYS AND DOLLS
JULY 9 – AUGUST 3 TUITION: $1,200
EARLY REGISTRATION $1,020 ends Feb. 28
to be paid in full and is non-refundable
session 1 (4 weeks) –
PERFORMANCES: Friday, August 3 at 2:00 & 7:00pm
Legally Blonde the Musical
BOTH SESSIONS TUITION: $2,160
EARLY REGISTRATION $1,836 ends Feb. 28
ACCEPTING CAMPERS AGED 7 AND OLDER ONLY
CAMP DAYS/HOURS:
Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm
BEFORE AND AFTER CARE ARE AVAILABLE:
Before Care 7:30 – 8:45a.m. $25/week
After Care 3:15 - 5:30 p.m. $45/week
* lunches, snacks, show Tshirt & DVD are included in tuition … lunches again provided by Daidone Dining Services (we will be offering a lunch opt out for those who desire to bring their own lunches … call or email for info)
* may register at theatre
(Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 3:30 – 7:30pm),
Or fax, email or snail mail your registration form … see info above
OPEN HOUSES FOR REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION AT
SOL CHILDREN THEATRE ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY:
Friday, January 13 6 – 8pm
Friday, March 9 6 – 8pm
Friday, April 13 6 – 8pm
Friday, June 1 6 – 8pm
Richard Zavaglia, Summer Camp Shows’ Director
is an accomplished director, gifted acting teacher, and veteran actor of stage and screen. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. He has taught beginner and advanced acting in New York, Los Angeles, Texas and Florida; most recently at the Burt Reynolds Museum Theatre in Jupiter, the Cuillo Centre in West Palm Beach, the Delray Beach Playhouse and the Caldwell Theatre in Boca Raton.
Mr. Zavaglia starred on Broadway in Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two” and “Passione” directed by Frank Langella. He has directed many stage productions throughout the USA; most notably the one-man show “LBJ” starring Laurence Luckinbill at the Fords Theatre in Washington D.C., a benefit for world hunger that raised $75,000.00 in one night! In attendance were Lady Bird Johnson and many Washington dignitaries.
Some of his film credits include “Donnie Brasco” with Al Pacino and Johnny Depp, and “Bird” directed by Clint Eastwood. Further credits IMDB.com
Christina LoCastro, Summer Camp Acting Director
received her BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Central Florida. Some of her favorite roles onstage include Jen in Joe Pintauro’s Rex in the Orlando International Fringe Festival, Ana in Ana 311 at the New York International Fringe Festival, and Gina in Annette and Gina. She lived and worked in New York City booking lead, supporting, and day player roles in independent films, television, and commercials including One Life to Live, Sex and the City, Law and Order, and The Sopranos. In 2008 she began teaching Acting for film and television to children, teens, and young adults at Sally Johnson Studios in New York City. In 2010 she began teaching and directing theatre fulltime at Bethune Elementary School of the Arts, a Performing Arts Magnet School in Broward County recently she directed a Broadway style comedy musical at the Amaturo Theatre in the Broward Performing Arts Center called Lucky Hudson and the 12th Street Gang. Christina firmly believes that each actor has something special about their talent and personality that sets them apart from every other actor on the planet. Christina uses fun and artistically thought provoking exercises in class to find what that special thing is that sets the actor apart from all others. The result is exciting, unique, and truthful acting which her actors use in class, in their auditions, and in their work on stage and on set. Christina is thrilled to have joined the family of Sol Children Theatre Troupe.
Mary Huddleston Waxman, Summer Camp Music Director
Graduated Florida International University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Applied Voice. She is a versatile and experienced performer, writer, vocal coach and director and finds great joy in sharing her knowledge and experience with her students. Mary is the featured vocalist for the number one party/corporate band in South Florida, Soul Survivors. With this band she has performed throughout the United States and abroad, opening for such acts as Frankie Valle and Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., Richard Little, Regis Philbin, Donald Trump and José Feliciano just to name a few. Her 13 track CD of original songs entitled Bring It On can be found on iTunes and CD Baby and her songs can be heard on many internet radio stations. Mary is also the vocal coach for a new reality vocal competition Recreating a Legend soon to be aired internationally. Mary grew up performing in musical theater shows and some of her favorite roles have been, Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar, Maria in West Side Story and Nellie Forbush in South Pacific. She has more than ten years experience writing and directing for children’s musical theater, her most recent book shows being You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Godspell and self-penned shows, Alice’s Magical Musical Adventure and The Princess Brigade. Mary is so very happy and extremely excited to join the family at Sol’s Children Theater Troupe.
Alexandra Dow, Summer Camp Dance Director
Alex has been dancing and studying musical theater for the majority of her life. A former resident of NYC, she attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy as a Musical Theater major, and also studied with New Dance Group, and Roy Arias Studios in Manhattan. She also studied with Alison Porter at Charlotte Klein Dance Centers and Steps Off Broadway in Boston. In addition, she is an Alumni of the acclaimed NYC Intensive "Making It On Broadway". She works professionally at various Regional theaters, most notably Alpine Theatre Project and Boca Raton Theatre Guild. Alex also teaches Musical Theater Movement and Jazz at Spotlight Performing Arts in Wellington. She is thrilled to be able to work with Rosalie, and to teach kids what she is most passionate about in this world, which is performance.
ALL WEEKLY MASTER CLASSES FOCUS ON TECHNIQUE
In addition to daily rehearsals where Directors work one on one with each camper!
mornings will be spent on technique...doing and listening...watching others....positive feedback and criticism....acting will be theatre games that will always incorporate a lesson or technique...learned while having fun....focus...learning to simply "be" on stage....controlled actions...spontaneity.and most of all making strong acting choices and simply listening. Dance will be learning to become comfortable with your body and learning basic fundamental styles and movement.... Every child will have a role to fill and every student will feel safe and supported and made to feel that they are indeed a very important part of a an "ensemble." Being part of a show that they have ownership over and that they can feel proud of.
SOLOS AND MUSICAL NUMBERS WILL BE REHEARSED AND COACHED WITH THE DIRECTOR, ASST. DIRECTOR, VOICE DIRECTOR AND DANCE DIRECTOR
VOICE with Mary Huddleston Waxman
Master Classes will focus on modern and classic training techniques: vowel unification, diaphragmatic awareness, equalizing vocal registers, extending vocal range, improving intonation, balance and blend, textual passion through better enunciation and facial animation. Campers will learn how to show the meaning of the text through subtext, understanding of lyrics and emotional connection; being able to plug into the emotional response from the audience to make performance choices and adjustments; use of musical theatre performance techniques to sell a song.
ACTING with Christina LoCastro
Master classes will touch on the following disciplines which are designed to examine fundamentals of stage acting. Introduce the principles that govern the performing environment. Speech and vocal skills (possibly including dialects) as well as theatrical movement will be stressed. Emphasis is on the preparation aspect of acting in addition to performance. Emphasis on characterization, scene study, ensemble acting in addition to basic through advanced theatre and musical theatre skills. Students learn the discipline of acting through physical, vocal, and improvisational exercises encouraging actors’ awareness of their own and others' needs on stage.
DANCE with Alexandra Dow
Master classes will touch on the following disciplines which are designed to teach students to understand their bodies through stretching and dance exercises. Emphasis is on the body as a tool to interpret music and lyrics while combining choreography and character work. Emphasis will be on theatre dance generically and ballet and jazz specifically as can be applied to musical theatre. Students will learn the discipline of dance through exercises, movement and choreography.
