2023 Summer Program Brochure

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Summer is one of our favorite seasons at GCPA, jam-packed with programs to keep you active and thriving all summer long! We offer for Ages 5-13 of all levels, with half and full day camps plus extended day programs for busy schedules. Look for great themes, skill building activities, and all the fun you expect from summer camp!

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are the perfect opportunity for experienced students looking for more of a challenge. Strengthen your skills and grow your talents and techniques in these intensive weeks of performing arts training. We have several great options for students Ages 11-13, featuring coaching tailored to the individual with specific polishing in singing, dancing, acting and audition technique.

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Enjoy some of our most popular for Ages 5-Adult, extended from our regular semesters into summer, as well as exclusive favorites only available during the summer months! Keep your skills fresh, get ahead by developing new skills, or try something new!

Classes

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June 5th - August 11th

Weekly Camps, Monday-Friday

June 5th - July 27th

Evening Classes, Monday-Thursday

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No Classes or Camps

July 3rd-7th

All students must create an account to register for GCPA programming. There may be one account per family representing multiple students. Accounts must be created before registration may be completed. Email info@gcpastl.org for account questions and support.

GCPA charges a non-refundable registration fee of $25 per student per year, due upon registration. Families enrolling more than one student at a time are charged a non-refundable family registration fee of $35 per year. Registration fees are charged on a Fall-Spring-Summer cycle. Accounts are automatically charged the fee for the first session enrolled during that cycle.

GCPA ACCOUNT REGISTRATION FEE program FEES

Per Week:

9am - 12:15pm or 12:45 - 4 pm

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Ages 5+, for families who need alternative pick up times! Will involve creative play, crafts, movies, and other fun activities. Campers are also welcome to bring activities of their own. Offered for any programming at the Webster location. Production camps may not have this optionwhenatthetheatre.

Sign up in advance online for full weeks or pay per day a la carte as needed. A la carte payment not available online and subject to availability. Please email campmanager@gcpastl.orgtoarrangealacarteregistrationandpayment.

TIMES:7:45am-9am,4pm-5:30pm

Campers for Early Camp will not be accepted before 7:45am. Any camper dropped off earlier will not be under GCPA supervision. Campers picked up past 5:30pmwillbecharged$1perminute.

BOTH Early and Late Camps - $70 per week

Early Camp Only - $35 per week

Late Camp Only - $50 per week

A la carte:

BOTH Early and Late Camps - $20 per day

A la carte Early Camp Only - $10 per day

A la carte Late Camp Only - $15 per day

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GCPA is located in a public building without direct vision to the front entrance. Parents maintain the responsibility of dropping off and picking up students either inside the studio or outside directly to a GCPA representative. Students under the age of 10 will not be permitted to leave at theendofthedaywithoutanauthorizedadultsigningthemout.

Studentsmaybedroppedoffnoearlierthan10minutespriortothestartofcampandpickedup nolaterthan10minutesaftertheendofcamp.Studentsarrivingearlierthan10minutespriorwill be charged $10 for Early Camp. Students staying later than 10 minutes after will be charged $15 forLateCamp(seebelow).Thiswillbeautomaticallyappliedandchargedtoyouraccount.

Students eligible for half day camps may enroll in both a morning and afternoon camp in the sameweek.Studentswillhaveasupervisedlunchbetweencamps.

We are excited to offer Early and Late Camps for families who need alternative pick up times! These camps will involve creative play, crafts, movies, and other fun activities. Early and Late Camps are available for students ages 5+ over all weeks of summer programming! Sign up in advanceonlineforfullweeksorpayperdayalacarteasneeded.SeePage3fordetails.

drop off pick-up & withdrawals

All transfer and withdrawal requests require a CHANGE REQUEST FORM available in the GCPA office or by emailing info@gcpastl.org. Students may transfer to another camp up to 2 weeks prior to the start date at no additional no charge, subject to availability. Withdrawals less than 1 weekpriortothestartofcamparesubjecttoa$25withdrawalfee.

Withdrawals are permitted for a full refund (less the registration fee) 3 weeks prior to your camp startdate.Withdrawalsarepermittedwitha50%refund(lesstheregistrationfee)2weekspriorto yourcampdate.Withdrawals1weekorlessfromyourcampdatearenon-refundableandnontransferabletocreditorprogramtransfer.

cancellations

GCPA may cancel a camp due to low enrollment. Low enrollment camps will be notified 14 days prior to the first day that their camp is low enrollment. Camps will be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the first day. Enrolled students will be offered the opportunity to transfer to an appropriate camp or receive a full refund for the class tuition. Registration fee is only refundable if the cancelled camp is the only class/production/camp the student is registered for within the previous 12 months.

financial assistance payment plans &

GCPA offers need-based financial assistance and payment plans. Please enroll in the desired program(s) without submitting payment to hold your spot, then contact Christy at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org for paperwork and processing.

MorningandAfternooncampsshouldexpect1snackbreak.Studentstakingtwohalfdaycamps orafulldaycampshouldexpect2snackbreaksandalunchbreak. Studentsareexpectedtobringtheirownfoodandbeverage(includingafullwaterbottle). Food shouldnotneedrefrigerationorreheating.

GCPAtypicallyofferslimitedsnacks,includingchips,cookies,andfruitsnacksfor$1aswellasa waterdispenser/fountaintorefillbottles,asneeded.Availabilityoftheseoptionswilldependon currentCOVID-19recommendations.Contactctimberlake@gcpastl.orgforcurrentinformation.

allergies medications & final demonstrations

If students take regular medicines or have any food allergies, they are to be reported to the staff before the first day of camp. At GCPA, we want to be respectful and vigilant of all student needs, and will do so to the best of our ability.

At the end of each camp week, students will present a Final Camp Demonstration to show the skills and repertoire they have learned throughout their course. This is not intended to be a polished production-level performance, but rather an opportunity to show what has been learned and to grow from the opportunity to perform. Until further notice, all demonstrations will be recorded during the final day and provided to families to watch from home.

dress code

DANCE

ACTING

Clotheswhichallowformovement

Closed-toeshoes

MUSIC&THEATRE

Clotheswhichallowformovement

Closed-toeshoes,preferablyajazzordanceshoe Hairpulledawayfromface

Clothes which allow for movement

Jazz or dance shoe

Hair pulled away from face

INTENSIVES

Will be provided separately

covid policies

GCPA is currently operating mask-optional. COVID policies will be in line with all current CDC and local government recommendations, including social distancing, masks, sanitization and more. Please email our COVID Compliance Officer, Paul Pagano, with any questions at actorpagano@gmail.com.

BroadwayBash

Dance,music,acting,andmo foraweekofexploringyourfav sensations!Fromclassicmusica contemporaryBroadwayblock weekofmusical-funhassomet everyone!Explorefamousscen dancemovesandshowthem suretobeanaward-winningfin

June26th-30th|9am-12:15pm

July31st-August4th|12:45pm-

AGES 5-7 AGES 5-7

"Acat'stheonlycatwho knowswhereit'sat!"

-Aristocats

talesofold Inthiscampwewill cfairytalesandadaptthemto antasticalstory!Makecostumes, storyline,andputonamagical ceforyourfamilyandfriends!

16th|1245 4 |$170

KidsOnBroadway

Broadwayisfullofawesomemusicalsgeared towardskids!Joinusthisweekasweventure intotheworldofBroadway,experiencing showswithkidsatthecenter Showslike Matilda,PercyJacksonandtheLightning Thief,Aladdin,Frozen,andsomuchmoregive kidsthespotlightonBroadway,andthiscamp willexploresomeofthefavorites!Learnabout dance,acting,singingandplaysome

StageGames

Playyourfavoritetheatregames…allmorning orafternoon!Duringthishalfdaycamp,you willlearnandplayfuntheaterice-breaker gameswhilehoningyourstagemovement andactingskills.Comeplaywithus!

June19th-23rd|12:45pm-4pm|$170

July31st-August4th|9am-12:15pm|$170

CLICK THE LINKS TO REGISTER!

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CreativeDrama

Studentswillexploretheartoflive storytelling,workingonfindingcharactersin theirbodies,voices,andfaces.Theywill learntonavigatethebasicsofthestage andenjoybringingfavoritecharactersto life!

Mondays6:00pm-7:00pm Instructor:BekahHarbison

SuesstasticStorytelling

InthisnewMinisclass,studentswilllearnthe foundationsofactingthroughexploringanew Dr Seussstoryeachweek Studentswilllearn aboutvariousaspectsofastory,howtoidentify characterfeelings,goals,obstacles,and tactics Studentswillalsolearnthebeginnings ofstagepresence,stagedirections,andhow tousetheirbodiesandvoicestotella Seusstastictale!

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AGES 8-10 AGES 8-10

FilmingFun

Doyoulovetobeoncamera?Doyoudream ofbecomingthenextTIKTOK,YOUTUBE, TELEVISION,orMOVIESENSATION?Thiscampis foryou Studentswilllearnthebasicsofacting forthecameraandputtogetheraminifilmof theirchoicebytheendoftheweek!Theywill participateinwritingascreenplayandmake theirbigscreendreamscometolife!Noprior experiencerequired.

June12th-16th|12:45pm-4pm|$170

July10th-14th|9am-12:15pm|$170

Dance,music,acting,andmore!JoinGCPA foraweekofexploringyourfavoriteBroadway sensations!Fromclassicmusicalsto contemporaryBroadwayblockbusters,this weekofmusical-funhassomethingfor everyone!Explorefamousscenes,songs,and dancemovesandshowthemoffforwhatis suretobeanaward-winningfinale!

June19th-23rd|12:45pm-4pm|$170

PlayInADay

Bringyourplaywritingskillstoourtable!This campcreatesanewoneactplayeachday! Playmultipledifferentrolesandlearnthe basicsofcreating,writing,andproducingyour ownplayinthisfastpacedblastofacamp!

July17th-21st|9am-12:15pm|$170

August7th-11th|12:45pm-4pm|$170

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June12th-16th|9am-1

July31st-August4th|9a

TheGreatestCamp

ThisistheGreatestCam GreatestShow!Joinus fromtheincrediblemus Soleilandthehitmovie GreatestShowman!Re skillsthroughlearningch andsceneswhileintegr movementandallthec bring!Theskyisthelimit

June5th-9th|9am-12:1

July31st-August4th|1

KidsOnBroadway

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Matilda,PercyJackson

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June26th-30th|12:45p

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5th-9th|12:45pm-4pm|$170

10th-14th|12:45pm-4pm|$170

geGames

Playyourfavoritetheatregames…all afternoon!Duringthishalfdaycamp,youwill learnandplayfuntheaterice-breakergames whilehoningyourstagemovementand actingskills Comeplaywithus!

July17th-21st|12:45pm-4pm|$170

VillainousVentures

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Acting

Actingismorethanjustmemorizinglines Itis usingtheknowledgewehaveabouthuman psycheandbehaviortomakewordsona pagecometolife.Inthisclass,studentswill beginlearninghowtodissectascriptand understandtheimportanceofspecificvocal andphysicalchoicesinthetellingofastory

Mondays5:00pm-6:00pm

Instructor:BekahHarbison

Ballet

GCPAballetistheperfectclassfortheatre performerslookingtodevelopastrong balletfoundation Fundamentalballet techniquewithterminology,positions,and musicalityinperformance

Tuesdays7:00pm-8:00pm

Instructor:LauraRoth

ChoreographyComposition

Inthisnewchoreographyclass,studentswill learntocreateoriginalmovement vocabularyandpracticestructuring movementintophrases Theywillexplore choreographydevicesandusethemto manipulatemovement.Theywillalsolearn toexpressintentandstorytellingtogive voicetotheirchoreography Studentswill haveopportunitiestocreateworkindance asindividualsandcollaborativelyasa group Theclasswillculminateinthe compositionofdancephrasesoforiginal movementintoastructuredgroupmusical theatredancepiece Althoughclasswill begininamorecontemporary/creative movementstyleofdance,theendresultof thepiececouldrangefromagoldenage piecetoaverymodern,contemporaryMT piece,dependingontheinterestsofthe studentsintheclass.

Mondays6:00pm-7:00pm

Instructor:HannahZiegler

FilmActingTechnique

Studentsinthisclasswilllearntheessential elementsofacting,compareandcontrast actingonfilmtoactingonstage,andworkto applytheseideasduringon-camera performances.

Thursdays5:30pm-6:30pm

Instructor:GCPAFaculty

GroupVoice

Learnthefundamentalsofgoodvocal techniqueincludingbestpracticesfor breathing,diction,andposture Developyour musicreadingabilitiesaswellasimproveyour eartraining Studentswillapplythetechniques theylearntosongsinthemusicaltheatre repertoire,alsopracticinggoodchoral techniquesincludingblendingandharmony

LEVEL1&2

Tuesdays5:00pm-6:00pm

Instructor:GCPAFaculty

LEVEL3&4

Wednesdays7:00pm-8:00pm

Instructor:GCPAFaculty

Improv

Lookingforlaughs?Thisclassisahysterical andfunwaytodevelopyourscriptless actingskills Throughgamesandfastpaced activities,studentswilllearnthebasicsof improvisedcomedyandhowtotellastoryOnTheSpot!

Modern

Moderntechniqueincorporatesindividual creativityandexpressionwithphysical alignmentandbodyawareness Centered onHortonTechnique,studentswilldevelop vocabularyandmovementqualitythatwill enhanceandstrengthentheiroverall understandingofartistic,physical movement.

Mondays7:00pm-8:00pm Instructor:LauraRoth

MusicalTheatrePerformance

Inthisclass,studentswilldevelopthethree disciplinesofMusicalTheatrethrough excitingmaterialchosentoexposethemto bothclassicalandcontemporarystyles Vocally,theywillworkontechnique th h b thi d d

MusicalTheatreDance

Combiningballettechniquewithstyle, studentswillgainstrength,balance,and coordinationthatwillthenbeappliedto combinationsfromavarietyofBroadway musicals Withanemphasisoncharacter andstorytelling,studentswilllearntonot onlyexecutivedancesbutalsomoveand entertaintheiraudience

LEVELS1&2

Thursdays5:00pm-6:00pm Instructor:HannahZiegler

LEVELS3&4

Wednesdays6:00pm-7:00pm Instructor:LillyHetz

Tap

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Wednesdays5:00pm-6:00pm Instructor:KellyGing

AGES 11-13 AGES 11-13

FilmingFun

Doyoulovetobeoncamera?Doyoudream ofbecomingthenextTIKTOK,YOUTUBE, TELEVISION,orMOVIESENSATION?Thiscampis foryou Studentswilllearnthebasicsofacting forthecameraandputtogetheraminifilmof theirchoicebytheendoftheweek!Theywill

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une26th-30th|9am-12:15pm|$170

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BroadwayBreakthroughs

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July10th-14th|9am-12:15pm|$170

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Summer Styles Summer Styles Summer Styles

Our Summer Styles classes feature 7 weeks of guest industry teaching artists leading a Master Class on various styles of each discipline. Expanded from one of our most popular dance variations classes, Styles classes are now offered In all three performing arts disciplines - Dance, Voice and Acting! This popular series of classes is available ONLY in the summer and are some of our most anticipated every year!

Enroll for the entire 7 weeks or Walk In tor $30 per class. Guest Artist lineup and class topics will be announced later this spring.

Wednesdays, 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Experience different styles of dance and original choreography to favorite artists, songs, and shows. Class content varies each week as industry guest artists bring their particular expertise and passions to the studio and leave it all on the dance floor!

Wednesdays, 5pm - 6pm

Learn various acting styles, how to apply them in musical theatre and other venues, and further your understanding of the various acting techniques that are available to explore. Possible class topics may include Shakespearean script analysis and performance, Movement for the Actor, Film Acting, Lecoq Neutral Masks, Laban Movement, Intro to Chekhovian Acting, and more!

Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm

Gain a greater understanding of how to adapt your voice in various styles with authenticity and clarity, as well as discuss a brief history behind each style and how each came to be used in Musical Theatre and other performance industries. Possible class topics may include pop, rock, jazz, gospel, opera, and more!

Broadway Breakthroughs

In this class, students will develop the three disciplines of Musical Theatre through studying scenes. Vocally, they will work on technique through proper breathing and sound production. They will also learn fundamental musical theatre dance steps with an emphasis on execution and formations. Scene work will delve into character development and physicalization. The semester will culminate in musical theatre scenes, songs, and dances!

Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Instructor: GCPA Faculty

DancePrepare&Restore

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Requiredequipment:Lacrosse ball,pinkyball,alphaball,racq alsoacceptable).Suggestede Foamroller

Mondays5:00pm-6:00pm

Instructor:LauraRoth

FilmActingTechnique

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Thursdays4:30pm-5:30pm

Instructor:GCPAFaculty

GroupVoice

Learngoodvocaltechniqueincludingbest practicesforbreathing,diction,andposture Developyourmusicreadingabilitiesaswellas improveyoureartraining Studentswillapply thetechniquetheylearntosongsinthemusical theatrerepertoire,alsopracticinggoodchoral techniquesincludingblendingandharmony

Tuesdays7:00pm-8:00pm

Instructor:GCPAFaculty

Improv

Lookingforlaughs?Thisclassisahystericaland funwaytodevelopyourscriptlessactingskills. Throughgamesandfastpacedactivities, studentswilllearnthebasicsofimprovised comedyandhowtotellastory-OnTheSpot!

Mondays8:00pm-9:00pm

Instructor:GCPAFaculty

Leaps&Turns

Leapsandturnsaresomeofthemostexciting technicalelementsindance!Inthisclass, studentswillhoneandexpandtheirskills, focusingonleapsandturnsfrombothJazz andBallettechniques.

Thursdays5:00pm-6:00pm Instructor:LillyHetz

Lyrical

Rangingfromcontemporarytojazzinstyle, lyricalexploresusingdancetoexpress storiesandthemespromptedbylyricsin songs.Overthecourseofthesummerterm, studentswilllearncombinationstoseveral songsvaryinginmood,story,andstyle

Mondays6:00pm-7:00pm

Instructor:LauraRoth

Modern

Moderndanceincorporatesindividual creativityandexpressionwithphysical alignmentandbodyawareness Thisclasswill introduceconceptsfromamixofmodern dancetechniquesincludingHorton,Hawkins, Graham,andReleasetechniques Studentswill developvocabularyandmovementquality thatwillenhanceandstrengthentheiroverall understandingofartistic,physicalmovement

TEENBEGINNING

Tuesdays6:00pm-7:00pm

Instructor:LauraRoth

Stretch&Strengthen

Thisclassisperfectforstudentslookingto safelyincreaseflexibilityandstrengthfortheir dancetraining Thisisaregistrationbased classthatisopentowalk-insfromstudentsin level5+,includingindustrywalk-ins.Aperfect warmupforYTCrehearsals!

Thursdays4:00pm-5:00pm

Instructor:LillyHetz

thatwillthenbeappliedtocombinationsfrom avarietyofBroadwaymusicals Withan emphasisoncharacterandstorytelling, studentswilllearntonotonlyexecutivedances butalsomoveandentertaintheiraudience

TEENBEGINNING

Thursdays7:00pm-8:00pm

Instructor:HannahZiegler

LEVEL5/6

Wednesdays5:00pm-6:00pm

Instructor:LillyHetz

Tap

Leveledtaptechniquefocusingonmusical theatretapvocabulary,stepsand presentation.Throughwarmups,studentswill learntoarticulatethefeetinbasicrhythmsand patterns Progressionandcombinationswill teachbasictapstepsthatarecommoninthe musicaltheatretapvocabularywithastrong focusonbodypositionandposture

TEENBEGINNER

Thursdays6:00pm-7:00pm

Instructor:HannahZiegler

LEVELS5&6

Wednesdays6:00pm-7:00pm

Instructor:KellyGing

ADVANCED

Wednesdays7:00pm-8:00pm

Instructor:KellyGing

Ballet

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Tuesdays8:00pm-9:00pm Instructor:LauraRoth

AGES 18+ AGES 18+ AGES 18+

Jazz

Jazzisabroaddanceformtakingonmany styles!Studentswilllearnclassicjazztechnique throughaseriesofwarm-ups,progressionsand conditioningexercisesandputthoseskillsinto practicethroughacrossthefloorandcenter combinationsofavarietyofjazzstyles, includingclassic,contemporary,commercial, andlyrical

Wednesdays7:00pm-8:00pm Instructor:LillyHetz

CLICK THE LINKS TO REGISTER!

Summer Styles Summer Styles Summer Styles

Our Summer Styles classes feature 7 weeks of guest industry teaching artists leading a Master Class on various styles of each discipline. Expanded from one of our most popular dance variations classes, Styles classes are now offered In all three performing arts disciplines - Dance, Voice and Acting! This popular series of classes is available ONLY in the summer and are some of our most anticipated every year!

Enroll for the entire 7 weeks or Walk In tor $30 per class. Guest Artist lineup and class topics will be announced later this spring.

Wednesdays, 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Experience different styles of dance and original choreography to favorite artists, songs, and shows. Class content varies each week as industry guest artists bring their particular expertise and passions to the studio and leave it all on the dance floor!

Wednesdays, 5pm - 6pm

Learn various acting styles, how to apply them in musical theatre and other venues, and further your understanding of the various acting techniques that are available to explore. Possible class topics may include Shakespearean script analysis and performance, Movement for the Actor, Film Acting, Lecoq Neutral Masks, Laban Movement, Intro to Chekhovian Acting, and more!

Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm

Gain a greater understanding of how to adapt your voice in various styles with authenticity and clarity, as well as discuss a brief history behind each style and how each came to be used in Musical Theatre and other performance industries. Possible class topics may include pop, rock, jazz, gospel, opera, and more!

Rise to the challenge! Rise to the challenge!

example,ifastudentinitiallyplacedinthe AdvancedTrackhastheappropriateskillsinall dancestylesbutTap,theywilltakethe IntermediateTapclassduringtheAdvanced Tapclasssotheywillbeappropriately challenged.Allclasseswillhavetwolevels available,runningatthesametimes throughouttheday,toensurestudentshave flexibleoptionsbasedontheirskilllevelsand experience

July8th-9th|9am-4pm|$225

CLICKHEREfortheBeginnerTrack CLICKHEREfortheAdvancedTrack

dancecallanddevelopingcallback techniqueforcoldreadsandsongcutsItwill leaveyoufeelingpreparedandexcitedfor school,community,collegeandeven GCPA'sYouthTheatreCompanyauditions!

Eligibility:Intermediatetoadvancedstudents age11-13withatleast2yearsofexperience inmusicaltheatre,dance,orapplicable training Classtimewillbebrokenupbylevels whenappropriate Pleaseemailyourresume orlistofexperiencetokpirrie@gcpastl.orgfor approval

August12th-13th|9am-4pm|$200

Leadership development & Leadership development & Leadership development &

We are very intentionally investing in rising generations, providing as many opportunities as possible for young artists, as well as creating opportunities for them to experience investing in others.

Our CrAFT and Show Starters programs take arts education and performance training to a higher level for those wanting more challenge and growth.

We are also always seeking Interns and Teaching Assistants for classes, camps and productions throughout all semesters and sessions in our year. Our Youth Theatre Company staffs a Youth

Creative Team to work on its productions as well. These experiences look great on a resume and provide Invaluable experience and enrichment for developing artists of all kinds.

CrAFT focuses on the balance between managing training, performance, and real life responsibilities towards finding a healthy and productive path to professional and personal success. Students who participate in this program will receive training geared to increase technique in acting, dance, and vocal performance, with the aim of creating a well-rounded artist. Additionally, students will receive one-on-one career guidance with one of GCPA's professional founding staff. CrAFT is now divided into two branches to best meet the needs of its students: CrAFT Development for those with a strong desire to become better performers through advanced training, and CrAFT College, for those looking to gain acceptance Into a collegiate performing arts program and guidance into a professional performance career. CrAFT Is a yearlong commitment and open by audition to students ages 12-18.

www.gcpastl.org/craft

auditions due july 1

auditions in may

Show Starters is a unique performance ensemble for GCPA students ages 9 - 14, running SeptemberAugust, with admission by audition, that will develop and deliver entertainment to various audiences around St. Louis. Through this program, students will receive focused training and multiple performance opportunities during the year. They will also learn and understand the importance of using the gift of song and dance to serve the communities of St. Louis in an impactful way.

www.gcpastl.org/showstarters

Class and Camp Interns fully assist Teaching Artists / Directors in all Class and Camp Teaching Assistants share responsibility

aspects of programming, such as setup & prep, demonstrating, class management and assistance, clean-up and more. Learn what it's like to be an Arts Educator and Director with mentorship from GCPA's Education Team! This position is unpaid, open to Ages 14-18, with opportunity for resume building and references.

with the lead Teaching Artist / Directors, creating content and executing instruction / direction. Other responsibilities Include some administrative and organizational duties and Interacting with students and families. This position Is paid based on experience and open to Ages 14+.

The "YCT" includes assistantships on Mainstage and

Summer Productions in Directing, Choreography, Stage Management, Hair, Costume & Makeup, Marketing, and more. Work closely with Industry Creative & Crew to learn the trades that make a show stage-ready! This position is unpaid, open to Ages 13+, with opportunity for resume building and references.

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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. RATED G.

This unique GCPA summer program combines the full experience of a production plus extra musical theatre education through mini classes, workshops and technical training during summer camp-style daytime rehearsals.

Cost: $675 | Auditions: March 3rd-5th | Rehearsals: June 5th-23rd, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Performances: June 23rd at 7pm, June 24th at 2pm at 7pm, June 25th at 2pm

Auditions March 3rd-5th

This exhilarating contemporary rock musical follows a group of high students at a Catholic boarding school as they face issues of sexuality, personal identity, and the impact on the future. Peter and Jason are in love in a

secret relationship. Jason fears losing his popularity and status if he is discovered to be gay. The polar opposite reject, Nadia, Jason’s sister, is jealous and bitter toward Ivy, the class beauty queen with a reputation for many lovers. Tensions rise and they struggle to come to terms with who they are and who the world thinks they should be. They seek answers and grapple with responses from their church, their friends, and ultimately, from within themselves. bare’s rich, vibrant, sung-through pop score draw on many styles of contemporary music, with deeply resonating lyrics and powerful rock melodies. It inspires a vulnerable look at the experience of digging deep into your soul, choosing your path, and taking the fallout in stride toward becoming a truer version of yourself.

Content Considerations: RATED R

This production deals with heavy issues facing many teens. Viewer discretion is advised. Read all content details on our website.

bare at the STL Fringe!

We are ecstatic to be a headliner performance at the St. Louis Fringe Festival! As a youth production, this is a huge honor. The Fringe engages dozens of professional Independent Artists to showcase on a variety of stages in St. Louis, providing local, regional and national visibility to their bodies of work. Many more details to come - stay tuned!

Auditions: March 3rd-5th |

Rehearsals: July 15th - August 17th

Performances: August 18th at 7pm, August 19th at 2pm & 7pm and August 20th at 1pm & 6pm

Auditions

August 16th-18th, 2022

Ages 8-18

Performances

December 9th-11th, 2022

2023 Season

www.gcpastl.org/ytc-season

Auditions

March 3rd-5th, 2023

Ages 11-15

Performances

June 23rd-25th, 2023

Auditions

March 3rd-5th, 2023

Ages 14-20

Performances

August 18th-20th, 2023

Auditions

January 2nd-4th, 2023

Ages 13-18

Performances

April 28th-30th, 2023

Auditions

No audition required - casting in rehearsal!

KIDS: Ages 6-11 | JR: Ages 11-14

Performances

KIDS: June 30th, July 21st & July 28th, 2023

JR: August 4th-6th, 2023