The Georgetown Palace Theatre
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It's that time again! Palace Theatre Summer Workshops are just around the corner! Register for your favorite show or come and spend the entire summer with us. 5 two-week sessions are available for ages 7-12. Teens have three exciting chances to shine. Tuition is $180/week if registered before May 1st, $200/week after. 10% discount given for siblings or multiple sessions. Possible scholarships available for families with demonstrated financial need. Please see scholarship application on registration page for more information. Register Online HERE! | |
Ages 7-9 |
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| June 17th- 28th Disney's The Aristocats, KIDS Madame's jealous butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. What's a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O'Malley and his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue! This feline adventure is sure to get your audiences tapping their feet to its hep, jazzy beat, which includes the Disney favorites "The Aristocats," "Scales and Arpeggios" and "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat." Register Online HERE! |
| July 1st-12th Circus Circus The Circus is in town and there's excitement in the air! But wait..the Ringmaster has come down with a case of laryngitis and they need to find a substitute, fast! Join the clowns, jugglers, dancing bears, lions and a host of other hilarious performers as they help one very sad clown smile again. This entertaining musical for primary grades will delight audiences of all ages with five original songs and clever rhyming dialog. Register Online HERE!
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| July 15th- 26th Dig It Travel back in time and join inquisitive archeologists, Taki and Tut, and their fossil friend, Lucy, as they explore the wonders of ancient civilization. From the farm laborers of early Mesopotamia and Egyptian mummies who rap to a chorus of ancient Greeks and Romulus and Remus who dream of building a great city, students will love discovering the archeological mysteries of the past. For any child who has enjoyed "The Magic Treehouse" book series, this show is sure to be a delight! Register Online HERE! |
| July 29th- August 9th The Emperor's New Clothes The Emperor thinks he needs a new outfit, and the Crooks have just the thing in mind! But will the Emperor catch on to their scheme before he embarrasses himself at the big Harvest Day parade? This delightful show adds humor and fun songs to a classic tale that will have your children singing and dancing while learning important life lessons. Register Online HERE! |
| August 12th-August 23th Jungle Party Tonight Do you hear that sound? There's a party goin' on in the jungle and we're all invited! From ants to elephants, everyone is joining in on the fun! With memorable, rhyming dialogue and plenty of dancing, young actors will enjoy every moment of this jungle adventure. Numbers from "A Jungle Party Tonight" to "Ants in My Pants" are always crowd pleasers! Register Online HERE!
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Ages 10-12 |
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| June 17th- June 28th Honk, Jr Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe(dubbed "The brightest hopes for the future of the British musical" by The London Daily Telegraph),HONK,Jr! is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms.
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| July 1st- July 12th The Princess and the Pea Eager-to-wed Prince Nicholas narrates the story of a classic fairy tale kingdom anxious for his royal nuptials. But there's a problem... overbearing Queen Minerva insists upon testing any girl who wants to marry her son, and not one is able to gain her approval. King Reginald loses his patience, the trusty Court Jester searches for the right bride, and an even-tempered chamber maid comforts her childhood friend, the Prince. Will Princess Cecily be up to the challenge? Or Griselda? Perhaps Princess Jillian can pass the big test. You won't believe the shocking ending to this tangled tale. An irresistible, traditional-sounding score and a witty script bring the satisfying story to life. Be sure to say "I do" to this traditional tale told anew. Register Online HERE! |
| July 15th- July 26th The Safari
Here is a splendid musical tour of a Wildlife Wonderland. The songs tell you about fascinating animals in their natural environment-- the Rhinoceros, Giraffe, Antelope, Monkey, and Hippopotamus--yes, you'll meet them and all the others. Character development and stage craft for the 10 to 11 year old actors is made fun in this vigorous musical with many different singing and dancing opportunities! Special emphasis will be placed on technical theatre in this session as students learn to use costumes, lighting, and projections to develop setting and characters. Register Online HERE! |
| July 2th- August 9th How the West was Really Won The road to the West is dangerous! It is full of excitement and thrills, and the people you meet along the way. People like Sacajawea, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, Arizona Mary, Harriet Tubman, and Jess Chisholm, not to mention the Chinese and Irish that built the railroads, the African cowboys who blazed the cattle trails and the women who panned for gold and built colleges. This is a show that could change your life! You will develop a great appreciation for our national heritage and face the challenge to continue to forge ahead and help make our country even greater! Register Online HERE! |
| August 12th- August 23rd Willy Wonka, Jr Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA JR., featuring a memorable score by Leslie Bricusse (JEKYLL & HYDE, DOCTOR DOLITTLE) and Anthony Newley, follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory--or suffer the consequences. This scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. With this show's flexible cast size, featuring roles for all ages, our production will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination! Register Online HERE! |
Ages 13 & up |
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June 17th- July 12th (4 weeks) Sweeney Todd, School Edition
At the show's core is a challenging score of epic proportion with two tasty tour de force roles in Sweeney and his comic female accomplice Mrs. Lovett. This special School Edition has been masterfully adapted, working directly with Stephen Sondheim, to retain the dark wit and grand scope of the original work, with a few lyric and key changes to facilitate high school productions. *** Parents are CAUTIONED-please research this title before registration! This is a thriller with adult themes. Please make sure that you are comfortable with your child performing this material. There will be no performances for the other workshop participants without parental consent of the viewers. *** LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE*** Register immediately to secure your place in this cast! This workshop WILL sell out! Alternate options are available for the same time period. Register Online HERE! | |
June 17th- July 12th (4 weeks) Palace Playhouse Theatre for Young Audiences- play TBA For the first time, the Palace will be offering two concurrent shows for teens to choose from! This option will be a play designed especially to entertain young audiences in a highly participatory setting. In addition to learning lines and blocking, participants will help to design and create costumes, props and simple sets appropriate to the story that they are telling. Teen actors will have multiple performance opportunities in front of groups of young children from the Georgetown Community. Please check back for more information! Register Online HERE! | |
July 15th- August 2nd (3 weeks) Broadway Revue Calling all performers! The Georgetown Palace is very excited to present a special learning opportunity for teens. Join us for a dance and vocal intensive directed and choreographed by Palace favorite Sara Burke, that is sure to be the highlight of your summer. This workshop will feature modern Broadway hits from shows such as Matilda, Spring Awakening, Sweet Charity, 13 the Musical, American Idiot and many more! Learn choreography and vocals to some of your favorite Broadway numbers and bring them all to the stage in an exciting revue of Broadway's newest hits! Register Online HERE!
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August 5th- August 23rd (3 weeks) Shakespeare's Midsummer Nights Dream We all know Shakespeare's most famous play of love, confusion, and a little bit of fairy magic. Many students have performed in retellings of this wonderful tale on the Palace stage, but this summer our teens will delve into the actual Shakespearean text. Challenge yourself as one of the devoted (and confused) lovers, the wise rulers of Athens, the committed and comical players, or the feuding and scheming fairies. Every student will leave with a better grasp of the language and history that make the Bard's plays immortal, in addition to the performance skills that are necessary to call yourself a "Shakespearean Actor". Register Online HERE! | |
Georgetown Palace Theatre Education Department
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