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 blocking, dancing and singing as well as designing the show behind the scenes.
The camp will run from Sunday, June 21 to Saturday June, 27.
Camp runs from 10am-4pm. If the younger campers going into grades 1st-3rd want to be picked up at 2pm, let me know ahead of time. 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 The Drowsy Chaperone Junior use the code DROWSY 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 The Drowsy Chaperone 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 June 21st.
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 June 21st 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 Newsies Junior, every rehearsal is MANDATORY.
If you have ANY conflicts during the weeks of June 21-27th, 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 …
Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.
Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.