EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY LAUNCHES 2015 CHILDREN'S SUMMER THEATER CAMP SERIES

Three drama and musical theater camps offered to Emerald Coast kids

Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 30, 2015) — Summertime means letting your heart sing. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), a not-for-profit professional theater company based in Miramar Beach, Florida, has launched its 2015 summer theater camps series designed with kids in mind.

ECTC’s third annual children’s theater summer series, presented with support from the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, features three exciting programs. Dates and locations are as follows:

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

One week Monday through Saturday Theater Camp

C.S. Lewis, that master of imaginative enchantment, has created this unique world where animals talk and children become kings and queens. Join ECTC kids as they put on this charming play about courage and the love of freedom. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Grades 2 through 12. $150 tuition per child.

Performed three different weeks in three different locations:

June 15–20, South Walton Campus of Northwest Florida State College, Santa Rosa Beach

June 22–27, Destin Elementary School, Destin

July 6-–11, A Class Act Studios, 80 Miracle Strip Parkway S.E., Unit 5, Fort Walton Beach

Camp Broadway

One week Monday through Friday Camp

Let the Broadway rhythm get you! Come act, sing and dance your heart out to popular Broadway tunes as we learn songs and simple choreography to some of the musical numbers from Broadway. We'll play improvisation and theatre games too. Watch out parents, we'll wow you with a performance the last day of camp. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grades 3 through 10. $150 tuition per child.

July 6–10, Seaside Neighborhood School

Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” Musical Theater Camp in partnership with Rise Dance Studios

Two-week Monday through Friday Camp with a final performance on Saturday

Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie's enchanting play, Disney's “Peter Pan Jr.” is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn't grow up. Songs includes new arrangements of Disney classic songs such as "Following the Leader," "You Can Fly," "The Second Star to the Right" and "Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me." Lots of fun parts like Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook. Monday through Friday 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, July 25 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Grades 2 – 12. $295 tuition per child.

July 13–25 at Rise Dance Center, 4489 AB Commons Drive West, Destin (in shopping center near Marshall’s and Fresh Market)

“Inviting kids from all across the Emerald Coast to come dance, sing and ‘act out’ with us is at the heart of what ECTC is all about. We are thrilled to be able to once again partner with many of the area’s finest art organizations, including our presenting partner, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, to present a solid art education program that not only hones skills and builds confidence, but is also just loads of fun,” said ECTC producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher.

A discount of 10 percent will be applied to ECTC-produced programs to families enrolling a second child, and military families with proper ID at the time of registration. Each camp does have limited space so early enrollment is encouraged.

Parents had the chance to share their thoughts in a an ECTC survey and some of the comments about their experience with ECTC’s 2014 children’s theater program follow:

"By far, one of the best things we did all summer long. Can't wait to do it again!" Michelle, Santa Rosa Beach

“My daughter loved her first experience with musical theater. She learned to memorize lines, perform on stage, and to cooperate with a group. She can't wait to do it again!" Jen, Santa Rosa Beach

"Fun for all acting skill levels!" Charlene, Niceville

“My son, Darby, had a wonderful experience. Great group. The directors did a great job pulling everything together for a great production for all to watch.” Ted, Navarre

“Our daughter has Aspergers, does not socialize well, this really brought her out of her shell!” Tina, Santa Rosa Beach

For more information on Emerald Coast Theatre Company, call (850) 687-1637 email info@emeraldcoasttheatre.org or visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Find ECTC on Facebook at ECTheatreCompany.