Vacation & Summer Programs

Musical Theater Adventure

June 22-26, June 29-July 3, 2020

CANCELLED FOR SUMMER 2020

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. (MAX: 14 kids)

Time: 9AM - 3PM

Place: Lander Grinspoon Academy, 257 Prospect St, Northampton

Ages: 7-11

Cost: $550

Instructors: Emily Bloch and Seana Lamothe

 

 

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

Registration Begins: February 15, 2020

Imagination Express

Aug 17-21, 2020

CANCELLED FOR SUMMER 2020

 

***IMAGINATION EXPRESS IS FULL. IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST, PLEASE EMAIL: SARAH@VALLEYPERFORMANCEPLAYGROUND.COM***

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. (MAX: 12 kids)

Place: Lander Grinspoon Academy, 257 Prospect St, Northampton

Time: 9AM - 12PM

Ages: 5-7

Cost: $180

Instructors: Sarah Marcus and Felicia Sloin

 

 

Sample Schedule

9-9:20 Gathering Activity

9:20-40 Theater & Movement Warm-Ups

9:40-10:20 Music Making

10:20-40 Snack & Recess

10:40-11:20 Improv/Theater/Storytelling Games

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

11:50-12 Reflection & Closing

 

 

***Payment & Refund Policies***

In order to secure a spot for Summer Programs, full payment or a $100 deposit must be included with registration. Full payment is due June 8th, 2020. If you withdraw registration more than 1 month in advance of the program's start date, 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.

Registration Begins: February 15, 2020