ABOUT THE CAMP …
Our most popular camp is back for it’s 5th summer! This is a one week camp that ends with three performances at the Limestone Community School. The rehearsals Sunday-Wednesday will take place at 7 Russ Street.
This camp is going to be taught by award winning college student Miss Lily with years of theatre & dance experience. She will be taking the lead in teaching the campers the dancing and singing as well as designing the show behind the scenes. This show will be directed by Miss Darci.
The camp will run from Sunday, August 2nd to Saturday, August 8th.
Camp runs from 10am-4pm. The fee for the week is $150.
At the end of the week, all the campers will perform three fully staged public performances:
Friday at 7pm
Saturday @ 2pm
Saturday @ 7pm
ABOUT THE CAMP FEES …
If you wish to pay for camp with a payment plan, please email broadwaykidsac@gmail.com to set one up.
If you have already registered for Newsies Junior use the code NEWSIES for $50 off this camp.
If you have been in a show with Broadway Kids or taken a class with us before and haven’t registered for Newsies Junior, you can get 15% off your registration, using the promo code RETURNING26.
If you are signing up more than one camper, there are sibling discounts available:
When registering your second camper, use the promo code SECONDSIBLING for $20 off
When registering your third camper, use the promo code THIRDSIBLING for $30 off
If you are registering more than three campers, email broadwaykidsac@gmail.com for an additional discount
PLEASE NOTE: Promo codes CANNOT be combined per registration.
ABOUT THE AUDITIONS …
Because of the quick rehearsal process, the show will be fully cast before August 2nd.
This year we are introducing in-person auditions! Auditions will be on Saturday, May 2nd. You are required to sign up for a time slot ahead of time. You can do there here. Auditions will be from 10am-5pm, each slot is 15 minutes. If we have more kids interested in auditioning than slots, we will add more slots.
What to Prepare for the Audition:
Please bring in a headshot and an acting resume of all past shows.
Please prepare a song to sing - either the song that the character sings that you are auditioning for, or a song not from the show. The important thing we want to see is your child’s vocal range.
Please look over the sides on the audition page. We will have them all provided at the audition. You will be asked to read from at least one side, maybe more if we see fit.
Please be prepared to either learn a short dance combination or be ready to be asked to do some funky dance movements.
If you can not make it to auditions in person, we will accept video submissions until 5pm on May 2nd. We highly encourage everyone to audition in person, if you are able. But if you live too far away or have previous plans that prevent you from coming out that day, this is an option. You will be emailing the video to broadwaykidsac@gmail.com.
Please visit our audition page to read through the roles available.
The cast will be announced soon after — at this point, every camper will receive an email with the script and all the songs, along with more information on how the camp will run and all the junior staff and staff. Because of the quick rehearsal process during camp week, we ask that all campers come to camp on August 2nd already OFF-BOOK (knowing all their lines and songs) to allow for a smooth rehearsal process. This will help take the pressure off the campers from having to memorize their lines and songs while also learning the dances and blocking in rehearsals.
Please note: if you send in your audition tape after May 2nd, your child will not be considered for a leading role, but we will add you to the ensemble.
BEFORE YOU AUDITION …
Because of the very quick rehearsal process, if you accept a role in The Drowsy Chaperone Junior, every rehearsal is MANDATORY.
If you have ANY conflicts during the week of August 2nd-8th, we won’t be able to cast you in a lead role. If your conflict is minor, you could potentially still be considered for the ensemble. There will be no exceptions to this. Thank you for understanding.
Please understand the time commitment we are expecting of you and your child BEFORE you audition.
Also, by auditioning, you are agreeing that your child will be on their best behavior during camp week. Please understand we reserve the right to pull your child from a leading role or from the show all together if their behavior hinders the rehearsal process in any way. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
ABOUT THE SHOW …
A Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony-winning musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone JR. is a loving satire of the Golden Age musical, featuring hysterical numbers and colorful characters. It is the perfect show for young performers with a knack for musical comedy.
A man shares with the audience his favorite record - the 1928 musical The Drowsy Chaperone. As he plays the record, the show comes to life in his apartment. Mix in two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and a sleepy chaperone, and you have the ingredients for a show that will have everyone laughing.
With plenty of hilarious roles, The Drowsy Chaperone JR. is a fun, delightful show for both performers and their audience.