Alice in Wonderland Summer Theater Camp

Falling down the rabbit hole couldn’t be more fun and exciting at Alice in Wonderland Summer Theater Camp! Spend your summer with Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures.  This show features updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. The ever-curious Alice’s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit.  Her adventures become increasingly stranger as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game!
This 5-week program will involve participants in all aspects of a full-scale musical. Kids ages 9 – 16 will learn what it takes to rehearse music, lines and more in order to perform in their own production at the end of the program. There will be exposure to the “behind the scenes” aspects of theater, including prop, costume and set design, as well as overall production responsibilities. Lead roles will be assigned after the start of the program. In addition to rehearsal, participants will play acting games, develop improvisation skills and generally become more comfortable performing onstage.
No experience necessary!  Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters, providing plentiful opportunities to showcase students of all different musical skill levels.
So spend your summer with CAST (Canton Amateur Summer Theater). CAST brings everyone together for  pure joy. Actors work on all elements of the production, set, scenes, character development, songs, dances, and just way too much theater fun! The program will also include basic auditions tips, theater games, and the 2nd annual Lip Sync Battle!
We will accommodate your summer vacation schedule, however, no more than one week dismissal will be accepted. The week prior to the production is mandatory for all.
Production will take place on 7/28 and 7/29.
Register at www.CantonRec.org or call the Parks & Recreation office 860-693-5808.
CAST production of “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, JR” is directed by Vickie Culligan Artistic Director and founder of Poppins Children’s Theatre, produced by Canton Parks and Recreation. Vickie has an extensive background in musical theatre. She is a producer, director, teaching artist, choreographer and performer, who has been teaching and directing both adults and youth theatre groups for over 20 years. Vickie majored in theatre at Southern Connecticut State University and studied voice with various teachers including the Hartt School of Music and Betty McDonald.