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Summer Session

Before and after care is now being offered for most camps! To enroll your child, choose the camp and at the bottom of the registration you can click to add which care (or both) you want for your child if available for that camp.

Fall Session

  • Intro to Musical Theatre
    Only 8 left!

    Intro to Musical Theatre

    Mondays
    Begins August 11
    5:00 PM - 5:50 PM
    Samantha Buckway
    Fall Grades K - 2
    Junior Beginner
    $75.00

    Sing, dance and act – all in one class!These musical theater snippets will thrill your “stage-loving” child, as we learn scenes, songs, and light dance numbers for a final performance during the last class. Your child will build confidence and basic knowledge of blocking, music, and footwork.

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  • Acting I (Evening Class)
    Only 8 left!

    Acting I (Evening Class)

    This Qualifies Students For Early Audition Sign-ups For Shrek JR

    Mondays
    Begins August 11
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
    Kelley Hulse & Neil Acton
    Fall Grades 3 - 6
    Beginner Intermediate
    $80.00

    This class is perfect for students who are curious about acting or those who are looking to solidify their acting foundation.Students will learn physical skills such as diction, body language, facial expression, and eye contact, and they will begin to dabble into the nuances of acting, such as timing and spacing. This class will conclude with a showcase for friends and family.

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  • Acting II
    Only 8 left!

    Acting II

    This Qualifies Students For Early Audition Sign-ups For Shrek JR

    Mondays
    Begins August 11
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Kelley Hulse & Neil Acton
    Fall Grades 7 - 12
    Intermediate Advanced/Conservatory
    $120.00

    This course combines interpreting drama from the actor’s point of view as well as appreciating drama from a historical and literary perspective.Students will focus on the mastery of key elements of interpreting a text, such as character, blocking, voice and diction, stage environment, and theatre history. This class will conclude in a showcase for friends and family.

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  • Acting I (Day Class)
    Only 10 left!

    Acting I (Day Class)

    This Qualifies Students For Early Audition Sign-ups For Shrek JR

    Tuesdays
    Begins August 12
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    Kelley Hulse
    Fall Grades 3 - 6
    Beginner Intermediate
    $80.00

    This class is perfect for students who are curious about acting or those who are looking to solidify their acting foundation.Students will learn physical skills such as diction, body language, facial expression, and eye contact, and they will begin to dabble into the nuances of acting, such as timing and spacing. This class will conclude with a showcase for friends and family.

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  • Black Box Choir (Day Class)
    Only 20 left!

    Black Box Choir (Day Class)

    Tuesdays
    Begins August 12
    1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
    Samantha Buckway
    Fall Grades 4 - 8
    Beginner Intermediate
    $80.00

    In our beginning choir class for grades 4-8, students will learn the fundamentals of music theory, including reading notes and rhythm.They will develop their vocal skills through engaging exercises and warm-ups. Additionally, the class will incorporate singing popular songs that the students love, making the learning process both educational and fun. The class will end with a parent performance.

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  • Once Upon A Stage
    Only 9 left!

    Once Upon A Stage

    Tuesdays
    Begins August 12
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Katie Walters
    Fall Grades 4 - 8
    Beginner Intermediate
    $120.00

    Here's an opportunity to play your favorite character with a new twist!Moana in a desert? Captain America at wizarding school?! What will you come up with?! In this class, students will create an original short play using themes, settings, and characters from beloved pop culture and mixing them together to create something brand new! The production graces the stage only once, so don't miss it!

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  • Jr Joey Jamboree
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    Jr Joey Jamboree

    Tuesdays
    Begins August 12
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
    Deanna Jones, Assisted By Colton
    Fall Grades K - 2
    Junior Beginner
    $80.00

    Gather up all your class clowns, tumbling tots, and funny bunnies and allow them to run away with the circus (with parental permission, of course!)In this class, students will have the opportunity to play with circus equipment like juggling scarves, hula hoops, beginner magic, and more. Students in this class will perform a pre-show routine before the Circus Spectacular on Sept 21st.

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  • LARP Club
    Only 15 left!

    LARP Club

    Tuesdays
    Begins August 12
    6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
    Mat Lageman
    All Ages
    Junior Beginner Intermediate Advanced/Conservatory
    $80.00

    While playing out particular scenes, LARP participants have an opportunity to develop skills and universal competencies,such as empathy, persuasion, creative problem solving, decision-making, and teamwork. We will explore different scenarios, both realistic and fictional, while building characters and supporting character choices. And they get to run around with foam swords for an hour to burn off steam!

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  • Sketch Comedy Shop
    Only 9 left!

    Sketch Comedy Shop

    Wednesdays
    Begins August 13
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Mat Lageman
    Fall Grades 8 - 12
    Intermediate Advanced/Conservatory
    $120.00

    A class designed to learn the dynamics of a sketch:the format and fundamentals of beginning, middle, and end. We will learn about set up/punchline with what the reveal can look like and common mistakes that are made, and the final show will be sketches written by the cast.

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  • Seussical Kids
    Only 22 left!

    Seussical Kids

    Wednesdays & Thursdays
    Starts August 13
    Shows 10/4 7p & 10/5 2p
    Everyone 5:30 PM - 6:55 PM
    Featured Cast (FC) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Directing Team: Chloe Scott, Deanna Jones, Julie Lakomek, Teghan Denlinger
    Fall Grades 1 - 4
    Junior Beginner
    $200.00

    Show Details

    Auditions: 8/11 4:45-8:30 30-minute time slots 6 at a time break from 6:45-7

    Show Description

    The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind-hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child reprimanded for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie LaBird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Seussical Kids weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and responsibility. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Seussical Kids teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

    Characters

    • Jojo - Male JoJo is the audience’s link to the story. The audience follows the narrative through his eyes (he’s also referred to as Child), so it’s most important to cast a young man with an earnest and open disposition. He should be a great singer and actor.
    • The Cat in The Hat - Any  The Cat In The Hat is the essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping Jojo to discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story for the show together. Look for a physically adept actor to play The Cat, one who will be able to play many comic cameos and is comfortable improvising with an audience. The Cat does not need to be your strongest singer, but should still have good rhythm and timing.
    • Thing 1 - Any  Mischievous, spirited creatures who take JoJo and the audience on quite an adventure. Cast two actors, male or female, with great singing chops and who can move well.
    • Thing 2 – Any Mischievous, spirited creatures who take JoJo and the audience on quite an adventure. Cast three actors, male or female, with great singing chops and who can move well.
    • Horton - Male Horton is a loveable elephant with a heart of gold. Cast a young performer who can sing well and convey great loyalty and conviction to the Whos.
    • Mr. Mayor - Male Mr. Mayor is the mayor of Whoville and the perfect picture of patriarchy. He tries to keep the town happy and secure, which is quite a job since the tiny Whos are always in danger of being swept away and lost. Cast a young man who can portray an older age and a sense of authority. Mr. Mayor has a few featured lines sung with Mrs. Mayor, so it’s great if the two actors’ voices work well together.
    • Mrs. Mayor - Any Mrs. Mayor is the mayor’s wife and is most concerned with trying to make sure her son, JoJo, stays in line. Cast a fine singer and actor complementary of Mr. Mayor and JoJo, whose voice blends well with Mr. Mayor.
    • Gertrude McFuzz - Female Gertrude McFuzz is a bird with tail envy! Cast a great performer who can sing, act and is a perfect match for Horton.
    • Mayzie LaBird - Female Mayzie LaBird is a sneaky bird who tricks Horton into helping her take care of her egg. Cast a young woman who can express a fun, jovial and careless spirit.
    • Sour Kangaroo - Female Sour Kangaroo is as sour as a kangaroo can be. Cast a young woman who can sing and act well and can serve up a good deal of attitude. Feel free to cast a younger performer in the role of Young Kangaroo, who could be played by a boy or girl. They should function well as a pair.
    • Young Kangaroo - Any Sour Kangaroo is as sour as a kangaroo can be. Cast a young woman who can sing and act well and can serve up a good deal of attitude. Feel free to cast a younger performer in the role of Young Kangaroo, who could be played by a boy or girl. They should function well as a pair.
    • Wickersham Brothers - Any The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another. Encourage each of your actors to find their own Wickersham persona.
    • Judge Yertle - Any Judge Yertle the turtle presides over Horton’s court proceedings. This is a fun role for a performer who can make strong acting choices.
    • Vlad Vladikoff - Any Vlad Vladikoff is an eagle who drops Whoville into a field of clovers! Cast a young performer who has a great sense of comedy and can make strong acting choices in this fun cameo role.
    • Ensemble The Whos, Jungle Citizens (1-5), Fish, the Wickershams, the Talk Show Host and Marshal are all essential roles for creating the vivid and imaginative world of Seuss. Each creature or person should embody the characters with bold choices and a strong connection to the rest of the players.

    Audition Preparation

    Participant will need to prepare 16-32 bars (about 1 minute) of a song of their choice. They should also be prepared to read sides from the show. Audition Sides

    Schedule

    8/23 workday 10-2- Everyone 9/21 Move in 1-2:30- Everyone 9/29 30 Tech- Everyone 10/1 2 Dress Rehearsals- Everyone

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  • Shrek fX
    Only 6 left!

    Shrek fX

    Thursdays
    Begins August 14
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Brandy DeVol-Moss
    Fall Grades 6 - 12
    Intermediate Advanced/Conservatory
    $90.00

    It takes more than an Ogre roar to bring the swamp to life!Ever wondered how Shrek gets his green glow? Or how to turn an ordinary face into a fairytale creature, a fierce Fiona, or a fire-breathing dragon? In Shrek fX, you will learn the behind-the-scenes magic of stage makeup for our upcoming spring production of Shrek the Musical, Jr. No experience is needed, only your creativity and a little swamp spirit. Even Ogres need great makeup artists!

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Preschool Age Day Camp

  • Preschool Age Day Camp<br>New semester begins August 12th

    Preschool Age Day Camp
    New semester begins August 12th

    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, And/or Thursdays
    School Year Schedule
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Instructor Deanna Jones Read Bio
    CPR And First Aid Certified
    Ages 3 - 5 Years
    Accepting 6 Children
    $50 Non-refundable Deposit To Secure Your Spot If First Time Student
    Junior

    Priority on Teaching Character to Build Character through learning and imaginary play.
    • Monthly focus on a specific character trait
    • Introduction to music and role-play
    • Independent and group play
    • Kindergarten preparation for letters, numbers, colors, shapes, cutting with scissors etc., taught through play and interaction
    • Emphasis on the arts (stage time, costume time, creating plays and experimentation with musical instruments)
    Taking part in this day camp allows the child to be involved in the mini-spotlight before Annie Jr in December and Shrek Jr in June if they would like to participate. These shows will take place at LHS.

    Requirements

    • Toilet trained
    • 3-5 years old
    • Bring Lunch (nothing microwaveable but refrigerator provided)
    • Blanket, pillow, and special item if wanted for rest time
     

    Schedule

    • First semester begins 8/12 and runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8a-5p (Learning time is 9a-3p)/ Second semester begins 1/6
    • May register for 1, 2, or 3 days a week
    • Follows the Lebanon School Corporation calendar
    • First semester 17 weeks/ 2nd Semester 19 weeks
    • Ends May 21
    • Weather days will follow Lebanon Schools
    • Delays will be parental discretion as day camp will still run 8a-5p
    • If multiple weather days (more than two) cause cancellation, then we will add makeup days during the last two weeks of camp in May.

    Cost

    • First Semester (17 weeks)
      • One day a week equals $187/month ($935 total for the semester)
      • Two days a week equals $374 per month ($1870 total for the semester)
      • Three days a week equals $561 per month ($2805 total for the semester)
    • Second Semester (19 weeks)
      • One day a week equals $209/month ($1045 total for the semester)
      • Two days a week equals $418/month ($2090 total for the semester)
      • Three days a week equals $627/month ($3135 total for the semester)
    • Payment to be made at the first of each month
    • Pay by check or credit card (fee will be added with cc payment)- email reminder will be sent the 28th of each month
     

    Communication

    • Teacher phone number and email
    • Band App (private app for parents only)
    • Will include:
      • Pictures and videos of the day (with parent permission)

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    Fall, Tuesdays: 3 left!
    Fall, Wednesdays: 2 left!
    Fall, Thursdays: 2 left!
    Spring, Tuesdays: 4 left!
    Spring, Wednesdays: 3 left!
    Spring, Thursdays: 3 left!

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    Private Lessons

    $25.00$160.00

    30-minute private lessons at Black Box give your child the opportunity to hone their skills in a one-on-one, personalized setting customized totheir skill level. Private lessons are available for acting, audition prep, movement, beginner piano, sewing, trumpet, tumbling, ukulele, and vocal.

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