Musical Theatre Camps
Each one week session of Musical Theatre camp includes instruction in voice, dance, basic acting technique and working as an ensemble; and culminates with an in-studio performance. No previous theater experience required-Boys encouraged to join! Director Barbara Kessell has performed and assistant-directed with the Stapleton Theatre Company for 15 years and has over 20 years' experience teaching music to children.
World of Disney
(Ages 5-8)
We'll sing, dance and act to some of your favorite Disney© musicals such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and more!
Fee: $275
Session: July 29-Aug 2
Meets: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
On Your Feet
(Ages 8-11)
This high energy week of camp will delve into popular contemporary musicals such as Matilda, Waitress, On Your Feet, and more!
Fee: $275
Session: Aug 12-16
Meets: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Jazz & Musical Theatre Dance Camp
(Ages 8-11)
Join us for this exciting camp to explore the Jazz techniques that influence Broadway musicals, Hollywood, and music videos. A special focus on the legendary Bob Fosse and his influence on musical theatre-shows such as Pippin, Chicago and Cabaret. An in-studio demonstration will take place on the final day. Bella Qureshi has done choreography for stage and for television.
Fee: $250
Meets: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Session: July 15-19
Musical Theatre Workshop
Roald Dahl's
MATILDA
The Musical
Summer Performance Workshop
Directed by Ashley Kimball
Musical Direction by Judy Wiesen
Audition Dates
Thursday, May 30 6:00pm-8pm Singing Auditions in Studio D
Friday, May 31 4pm-6:30pm Acting Auditions in Studio B
*Everyone wishing to audition will need to complete the following Audition Form and be registered for the program through Studio Director.
We would like to have an idea of who is planning to audition for Matilda. At this time, you are called for the full length of both auditions. Please come prepared with musical theatre song to sing AND sheet music in a binder or easy to turn pages for Audition Night 1. If you are singing something from Matilda, you do not need to provide sheet music. Please contact ashckimball@gmail.com for any audition questions, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Ages: 8-20
July 1-12 Monday – Friday from 9am - 2pm at the Stapleton School
(No rehearsal July 4th, leads called on July 5 & 6)
July 15-24 Monday – Friday from 9am - 2pm at The Playhouse, San Anselmo
Performances July 24-28
Wednesday, 7/24 – 7pm
Thursday, 7/25 – 7pm
Friday, 7/26 – 7pm
Saturday, 7/27 – 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, 7/28 –2pm
Tuition: $675
In order to be cast in the show, you MUST be registered for the program through Studio Director.
If you have not done so already, please click on register now button.
This summer we are proud to present a full-length performance workshop for young actors. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
This show is packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs and many great roles for all. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)