Vacation & Summer Programs

Musical Theater Adventure

July 8-12 & July 15-19, 2019

Participants envision, create, and perform in their very own show. We begin with a theme, add theater and movement games, improv, singing, puppetry, and drumming, and at the end of the two weeks, showcase our young artists’ scenes, songs, dances, and visual art. 

Time: 9AM - 3PM

Place: Lander Grinspoon Academy, 257 Prospect St, Northampton

Ages: 8-12

Instructors: Sarah Marcus and Felicia Sloin

Cost: $500

 

Sample Schedule 

9-9:30 Journal/Visual Art Activity

9:30-45 Circle Up/Check In

9:45-10:15 Physical and Vocal Warm Up

10:15-30 Snack/Recess

10:30-12 Theater, Music, Improv Games/Rehearsal

12-12:45 Lunch/Recess

12:45-1 Drum Circle

1-2:45 Choice Time (Writing, Costume/Set/Prop Making, Music, Improv)/Rehearsal

2:45-3 Reflection and Closing

Imagination Express

July 22-26, 2019

***IMAGINATION EXPRESS IS FULL FOR 2019*** Please email: sarah@valleyperformanceplayground.com to be added to waitlist

 

This one-week creative arts program is the perfect introduction for young artists eager to explore the performing arts. Play is at the center of all our activities, as the participants discover how to use acting, music, movement, and visual art to create characters and tell stories.

Place: Lander Grinspoon Academy, 257 Prospect St, Northampton

Time: 9AM - 12PM

Ages: 5-7

Instructors: Sarah Marcus and Felicia Sloin

Cost: $150

 

Sample Schedule

9-9:20 Gathering Activity

9:20-40 Theater & Movement Warm-Ups

9:40-10:20 Singing & Drumming

10:20-40 Snack & Recess

10:40-11:20 Improv Games/Rehearsal

11:20-11:50 Costume/Set/Prop Making

11:50-12 Reflection & Closing

 

 

***Payment & Refund Policies***

In order to secure a spot for February Vacation and Summer Programs, full payment or a $100 deposit must be included with registration. Full payment is due two weeks before the start of the program. If you withdraw registration more than 1 month in advance, a full refund will be given, but less than 1 month in advance, the following applies: 3wks before- 75% refund, 2 wks before- 50% refund, 1 wk before- 25% refund, less than 1 wk- no refund.