Musical Theatre Boot Camp

If your kids are looking for something to do this summer, how about Theatre Camp? Several groups are offering classes this summer - for example, here's a story from the Herald-Dispatch:

If your children are way into musical theater, why not send them to boot camp?

Musical theater boot camp, that is.

Theatre Gym offers a week-long intensive camp for your child to train with professionals. "Musical Theater Boot Camp" is intended for kids who are extremely interested in musical theater. Bruce Rous, Broadway veteran and member of the Stage Director's Union is the master teacher, assisted by speech therapist and actress Amy Knell Carlson and other guest teachers.

"There are plenty of opportunities for your kid to attend a theater camp in the area," Rous said. "They're all great and good fun, I'm sure. Our camp's focus will be on actual training, with experience from the professional realm."

Campers will study acting, vocal production, singing, and "gentle" musical theater dance. The classes will culminate with a performance on the final night of camp, starring all the camp participants.

Camp dates are July 18-22. Camps will be at Highlawn Presbyterian Church, 2714 Collis Ave., Huntington. Two groups are offered: Grades 3-6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day and grades 7-12 from 2 to 5 p.m. Cost is $150 per camper, with a discount for two or more family members. Enrollment space is limited, and pre-registration is required by July 12. To register, email theatregym@gmail.com or call 606-331-1210.