Camp Broadway for ages 9 - 13

Posted: 7/5/05 at 11:41am

Camp Broadway
Wants you to be in the 2005 Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade®
Audition to be a part of this Great American Tradition!

Camp Broadway, the award-winning theatre arts education company, is seeking 400 performance loving kids, ages 9-13 to participate in an amazing 5-day program in New York City and perform live in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®. We have been selected to perform the opening number at the 79th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This original number, "Thanks For Today", is written by Broadway composer Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party). It celebrates kids across America waking up on Thanksgiving morning to the fantasy world of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®.

Camp Broadway has created a special one-week program leading up to the parade performance which includes a series of Broadway workshops, classes awesome activities. Plus rehearsals to prepare for the nationally televised performance LIVE at Herald Square. Camp Broadway's participation in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® is the highlight of our busy year.

Auditions Coming to a City Near You!
San Francisco, CA Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium Wednesday, July 6, 2005 ­ 10am
New York, NY Chelsea Studios Saturdays, July 16 & August 6, 2005
Atlanta, GA The Fox Theatre Sunday, July 17, 2005 ­ 10am
Detroit, MI The Music Hall Saturday, July 23, 2005 ­ 10am
Buffalo, NY Shea's Performing Arts Center Sunday, July 24, 2005 ­ 10am
Providence, RI Providence Performing Arts Center Saturday, August 13, 2005 ­ 10am
Dallas, TX Dallas Summer Musicals Saturday, August 20, 2005 ­ 10am
St. Louis, MO The Muny Sunday, August 28, 2005 ­ 10am
Boston, MA The Wang Center Saturday, September 10, 2005 ­ 10am

Audition Requirements:
Bring a completed application, wear dance shoes and comfortable clothes and be ready to dance! You will learn a combination by a Broadway choreographer

Visit www.campbroadway.com to download audition applications, information, program details and tuition costs. You can also email to at [e-mail] or call 212-575-2929.

Videotape Submissions
If you are unable to attend the auditions, you may submit a videotape with a completed application form for consideration. All tapes should include a short dance routine and a 1-minute song. Videotapes must arrive at the Camp Broadway office by September 1, 2005 (no exceptions). Mail tapes to: Camp Broadway, 145 West 45th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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I am too old to do this, but I wasn't sure how the ages went on the board... anyway, I just wanted to show this to give people the oppurtunity... --korenglish

[hyperchet]

Posted: 7/5/05 at 1:02pm

I've heard about this.

[ikmbway]

Posted: 7/5/05 at 1:11pm

I wanna do that it's just I think it would help if I could sing. And I wont be hoem on those dates and I'm not doign a video one becuase I can't watch myself doing it.

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 7/5/05 at 1:44pm

Hmmm...I'll consider it. I can always send a tape.

[Aigoo]

Posted: 7/5/05 at 1:47pm

I've heard Camp Broadway is a very "commercial" type camp. You'd be MUCH better off going to MPulse, or Stagedoor Manor...