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#1

Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

I know there are many threads about this, so i apoligize.

I live in Chicago and am looking for a good summer camp for musical theater for high schoolers for Summer '08

any suggestions?
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#4

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

Seconding Stagedoor Manor (he he, that's all in caps)
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#6

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

wait what? Interlochen isn't through Northwestern, did you mean to write about two different programs. But yes, Interlochen is flippin amazing, it has been talked about other times so you could perhaps do a search. uuuummmmmmmm, it's awesome, pretty hard to get into, not cut- throat but "healthily" competitive. pm me if you have any questions.
#7

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

This is the "regular" web site for OCU:
http://www.okcu.edu/music/
Just take a look at their amazing facilities! If you want a true,intensive,"college-type" experience then OCU is the place to go! It is by audition only and they hold two MT sessions and one Vocal Arts/Opera session,but they fill up quickly. My D is going to the Vocal Arts/Opera and then the second MT session, so I'll be able to tell you more later in the summer.

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Updated On: 3/15/07 at 01:09 PM

#10

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

carnegie mellon programs for diversity. i just applied there. i think it's past their application date, but you may be able to send one in late, but you would have to act quickly. i'm not sure how competitive it is in comparison to the other programs listed, but it's a six week emersion in pittsburgh, and there is no tuition if you get in. just about $600 dollars for food and other "neccessites." Good Luck!-Logan

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Updated On: 3/16/07 at 05:11 PM

#11

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

I went to Interlochen arts camp for two summers! It was amazing I strongly suggest there! If you have any questions you could pm me as well!
#12

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

I love how these threads always follow the same basic pattern of OCU!!
STAGEDOOR MANOR!
OCU!
STAGEDOOR MANOR!
Interlochen
OCU!!!
Broadway Artists Alliance
#14

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

You're right about the pattern they follow! The important thing to remember is that some of the camps require auditions- OCU and Interlochen I'm sure of- and others like French Woods and I think Stage Door Manor do not. Do some of the "brainwork" and see how this shakes out and determines the pattern of who chooses which camp and how it might influence the set up of the programs.
Also, TheatreDude15, Carnegie Mellon is terrific, but they have very strict age requirements, which leave some kids who may be a year ahead in school left out.Are you SURE that they no longer have tuition, because the last brochure that we looked at mentioned that they had lost their funding and were now going to charge what looked to be a pretty hefty amount. Let us know if you get accepted (good luck)!
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#15

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

yeah, i'm pretty sure. it's on their website...i'm hoping this is the more recent because the only way i'm going is if they think i'm talented enough. Here's what's written with the link to the site at the bottem:

Drama Fees & Requirements
There will be no tuition, housing or dining fees for students attending the School of Drama Pre-College Program. Students will, however, be responsible for books, supplies, transportation and recreational expenses. The average cost of these expenses is around $600.

Drama applicants must be at least 16 years old (born between August 10, 1988 and June 30, 1001) and have completed their junior year of high school by the start of the program.

Students are highly encouraged to live on campus. The School of Drama will not make special class arrangements for commuters.


Oh, and thanks for the good wishes!!!



carnegie summer programs for diversity (drama)
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#16

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

that's only for the summer programs for diversity (drama) right? because last year when i was thinking about applying, they said that the kids they usually choose tend to from like innercity schools, and their parents truly cannot afford to send them anywhere.
#17

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

I looked at their brochure and they do charge quite a bit for tutition ( it used to be free), so appearantly they are only giving the free ride to those they consider to be helping the "diversity" quota. If you can get in under those qualifications, go for it- it's just the middle class of all ethnicities that get left out unless they can shell out.
"I'm mad, you're mad. we're all mad"... The Cheshire Cat
#18

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

Stagedoor Manor. Some of the teachers are complete asses, but it's one of the best summer camps for musical theatre out there.
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#19

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

what about applying?
I didnt exactly look at the sites in detail, but I know that you usually have to send in tapes of your audition.
I want to go summer '08, so I was just kinda curious about future planning.

:)
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#21

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

Show choir Camps of America with Dwight Joran and Susan Moninger. Even though it's labeled as "show choir" the training for MT is top notch. They bring in awesome vocal clinicans and all the top choreographers in the nation. It really helps you with your dancing!! There's vocal workshops, dance workshops ranging from tap to hip-hop. And they bring in a Broadway star each year to perform for us and to answer questions of ours. Last summer they brought in Hugh Panaro and he was incredible! They also bring in Phil Reno every year as well. There's also many surprise guests and such. It's a blast you learn a lot. Plus you have to learn 4 difficult dances within 5 days. So it prepares you very well!

Updated On: 3/25/07 at 07:13 PM

#24

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

Oklahoma City Universtiy has the most FANTASTIC program! But good luck getting in. It is a by-audition summer program and they are very selective.

As someone said above, make sure you know if the program is an audition program or not cause you'll have to make an audition to be considered. And I think lots of the top programs are probably close to being full. I know some friends who learned that hard way what it means to apply early!! You might want to call programs and make sure they still have room.
#25

re: Good Summer Camps for Musical Theater.

i'm not sure how good it is but i'm going to SWEAT at the new school for 3 weeks this summer

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