THEATRE OFF THE SQUARE announces its 2017 SUMMER KID’S THEATRE CAMP – YEAR 5!

The camp is scheduled for: Week 1: June 12 - 16 for kids entering Grades 1 & 2, Week 2: June 19 - 23 for kids entering Grades 3 - 9, and Week 3:  June 26 - 30 also for kids entering Grades 3 – 9. The camp will span three weeks with separate morning (8:30-11:30) and afternoon (12:30-3:30) classes each week. Each class will cover a special interest for various age levels, and the campers may register for multiple classes for one or two weeks. Week 1, for Grades 1 & 2, will be specially designed for that age level and will introduce the small campers to different aspects of creativity in theatre. The cost is $100 (Grades 1 & 2) for Week 1 only and $75 per class (Grades 3 - 9) for Weeks 2 & 3. Visit www.theatreoffthesquare.org for the class descriptions, additional information, and registration form. Registration opens April 1 and will end June 5.

Theatre Off The Square’s annual youth shows will be RAPUNZEL by Karen Boettcher-Tate and HYRONOMOUS A. FROG adapted by Edith Weiss (presented by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.), June 30 - July 9. They will be directed by Laurel Summerfield and Katie Arthurs, and the open auditions will be May 8 - 10.  The rehearsals for the productions will be from 4:00 - 6:00, June 12 – 29, so that any campers who may be cast and who may already be at the theatre for camp can stay for rehearsals. 

Please call 817-917-1689 with any questions.

TCA Theater Crew Camp

June 12-16

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

For completed 8th -12th graders

Cost: $110

Campers will learn skills for all the behind the scnese work that goes into a theatrical production. The camp days will include hands on workshops in stage making, prop construction, set design and special effects.

Leader:  Evie Janyszek

TCA Boys Basketball Camp for completed 2nd - 4th graders

June 12-15

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $100

The focus of the camp is to improve shooting, ball handling, decision making, defensive positioning, aggressiveness, footwork, and floor leadership. The four days will include individual instruction, as well as team skills and competitions.

Leader:  Varsity Boys Coach Kyle Fields 

June 12-16

9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 

For completed kindergarten - 5th grade

Cost: $200 if registered before May 26, $300 after

Camp includes crafts, cooking, music, drama, water play, and games. Snacks will be provided but students need to bring a sack lunch. TCA faculty and staff will be leaders and TCA seniors will be group leaders.

June 12-15

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Cost: $110

The focus of the camp is to improve shooting, ball handling, decision making, defensive positioning, aggressiveness, footwork, and floor leadership. The four days will include individual instruction, as well as team skills and competitions.

Leader:  Varsity Boys Coach Kyle Fields 

Topics Include:

•Food Safety When Picnicking and Grilling,

For kids going into 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade: Castles

For kids going into 3rd, 4th and 5th grade: Siege Machines

This week’s theme: Construction Zone

Enjoy movies the whole family will love at your library!

The BFG

Walt Disney Pictures, PG, 117 minutes

Sophie and her new friend – an unusually friendly giant that doesn’t like to eat people – endeavor to save humanity from an invasion from Giant Country.

It’s time to have a little fun… dive into scenes from some of Shakespeare’s best plays.

Adults of all ages are welcome to attend and discuss the book selection of the month. A free copy of the book may be picked up at the library information desk. Books are available on a first-come, first served basis.

June Selection: 

Travels with Charley in Search of America by John Steinbeck