Upcoming Programs
Email us at info@youngartistsmn.org to sign up for our mailing list to hear about upcoming shows and programs. See some of our summer programs here.
Click below the program to pay online by credit card. Click here for info on paying with check/money order.
Summer Theatre Camp
Ages 12-18, Fee $400.
"SUESSICAL: The Musical, Jr." • The imagination of Dr. Seuss comes to life as colorful tales are seamlessly woven together in this fantastical musical celebration. The Cat in the Hat hosts an eye-popping parade of zany characters including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the Whos of Whoville. Concocting a Seussian gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R & B to funk, these beloved creatures will inspire children of all ages to become “Thinkers of strange and wonderful Thinks!”
Join us for our third year of this truly incredible theater opportunity! Take theater classes, perform in a full-fledged production and go to summer camp at the same time!! Rehearsals start in Saint Paul. Then, we relocate to our camp on Bay Lake Camp in Deerwood, Minnesota for campfires, swimming, hiking and a unique and fun theatre learning experience.
Rehearsals In-town: June 15-June 20, 2008,
at First Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Rehearsals Out-of-town: June 22-29, 2008
Performance Dates: At Bay Lake June 27-29, 2008
CAMP REGISTRATION IS FULL!
To be added to the waiting list, please email us at info@youngartistsmn.org.
Summer Theatre Experience
Ages 8-18, Fee $50.
"The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe" • Four siblings are evacuated from war-torn London to the country house of an eccentric old professor. There, bored and restless, they make their way through an attic wardrobe to Narnia, a magical land of mythical creatures and talking animals. But ice-covered Narnia is under the control of the evil White Witch. Only the return of Aslan can bring victory in the coming battle to win spring and freedom back to Narnia. In addition to rehearsing for performances students will also participate in workshops on acting, improvisation, stage make up and movement.
Rehearsals: Sun-Thurs 6:30pm-9:00pm July 13-August 14
at First Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Performance Dates: August 15-24, 2008
at The Neighborhood House Theater, St. Paul
REGISTRATION IS FULL!
To be added to the waiting list, please email us at info@youngartistsmn.org.
Creative Dramatics
AGES: 5-7
PARTICIPATION FEE: $20 (Scholarships available)
CLASS DATES: Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 7th
9:30am-11:30am
LOCATION: First Lutheran Church
Young artists will get an opportunity to really use their imaginations as they explore several aspects of theater arts. Your young artist will bring some of their favorite stories to life through the use of puppetry, stage make up, costumes, wigs and dramatic play. The class will teach young artists how to really use their imagination and introduce them to many aspects of theater arts.
To Write or Not to Write:
Playwriting for Beginners
DATES: Monday, August 4th-Thursday, August 7th, 9:30am to 11:30am
PARTICIPATION FEE: $15.00
LOCATION: First Lutheran Church
This class is geared toward teaching middle school and high school students about the fundamentals of playwriting. Through the uses of exercises meant to spark and inspire the imagination, students will learn the fundamental tools they’ll need to write original works. They’ll also have the opportunity to hear their creations come to life when students and teacher perform a table reading of the students’ plays.
Amazing Origami
AGES: 10-18
PARTCIPATION FEE: $20
DATES: Monday, June 16 – Thursday, June 19,
9:30am – 11:30am
LOCATION: First Lutheran Church
Learn the great art of paper folding known as origami. Whether a beginning or experienced paper folder, you will develop your skills learning how to fold everything from animals to geometric shapes.
Beginning Stage Makeup
AGES: 12 and up (Max of 10 students)
PARTCIPATION FEE: $25
DATES: Fridays, July 11- August,
1pm-2:30pm
LOCATION: First Lutheran Church
Here’s your chance to learn about makeup for the stage! You will learn how to apply basic theatrical makeup, how to use shading and highlights for effect, and aging. Your fee will include a student makeup kit, which will be yours to keep after the class.
• All programs meet at Young Artists Initiative headquarters at First Lutheran Church (463 Maria Ave, St Paul, Maria Ave, 55106) unless specified.
• All YAI workshops are taught by certified theater teachers who have degrees in theater arts as well as several years professional experience in theater instruction.
• All staff and teachers are subjected to background checks to help insure the safety of all our young artists.
• Scholarship opportunities are available for all programs.
• Space is limited in all of our programs. So don’t delay!
Paying by check or money order:
You can also pay by check or money order. Just download and print out our registration form here and mail to:
Young Artists Initiative,
463 Maria Ave,
Saint Paul, MN 55106–4428
(Please, make checks out to Young Artists Initiative)
