POTTSTOWN PA – Students in grades 3-12 will again have opportunities this year to learn, perform, and have fun at summer camps operated by the education department of Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St.
This year’s camps are divided into two are groups, for rising 3rd through rising 6th graders, and for rising 7th through 12th graders. Participants in each group can choose to be involved in two different sessions featuring two different shows: “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” or “Shrek the Musical Jr.” Those interested in taking full advantage of the experience can register for both, the playhouse said.
Older students (grades 7-12) have the option of studying Beauty and the Beast from June 17-28, and Shrek from July 1-12. Younger students (grades 3-6) will work on Shrek from June 24 to July 3, and Beauty and the Beast from July 8-19th. Camp sessions run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The cost for each camp will be $553, except the Shrek session June 24 to July 3 for grades 3-6 which is priced at $503. Payment plans are available and, for those who qualify, so is tuition assistance.
For more information, see the education department’s online documents for its:
- Policies and procedures;
- Tuition assistance request forms; and
- Registration for any session; or
- Send an e-mail to Education Director Stacey Michaud, or call 610-970-1199.
About the productions
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. tells the classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress,” the playhouse stated in a media release. “If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.”
“Shrek the Musical Jr. tells the story of an ogre named Shrek,” the same release explained. “One day Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task: if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.”
Steel River Playhouse is a non-profit theatre and education organization. For more information on its upcoming shows, educational offerings, or volunteer opportunities, send an e-mail to info@steelriver.org. Read other articles about the playhouse, published online by Travels With The Post.
Photo provided to Travels With The Post by Steel River Playhouse
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