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Summer 2007 Camp Production of "Beauty and the Beast"

Dear Nancy Renee, Brian, Deborah and Harriet (and everyone else at TST who helped with B&B).

I have delayed getting a note of appreciation to you because of a busy start to the school year, but I haven’t stopped thinking about the magical production of Beauty and the Beast you put on a month ago. It was kind of miraculous … really … two-and-a-half weeks of rehearsal WITH KIDS and THAT kind of result!?!? The kids were so happy during the process, so excited about their wonderful costumes, about each other, about working toward that show.  And of course, both performances were beautiful: every child seemed to be having a good time on stage; the amount of talent that you brought out in those kids was staggering; and the audience was thoroughly entertained during every second of the whole.

I’m not quite sure how you managed to pull all of that off.  I think you must have stayed up all night for three weeks working out every detail.  You certainly gave the kids a lot they will keep with them forever.  Isabel, Tony II and Tony III talk all the time about B&B and can’t wait ‘til next year.  Of course I have to plan our summer around the cornerstone of Towne Street Theatre Camp.  Nothing must interfere with even as much as a day of that!! Believe me I KNOW that!

Gillian Smith

"Nancy, I would like to take this opportunity to say what a will produced, directed, and performed Play . I have NEVER seen such a great performance with a group of youngsters !!  Me and my grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed  the performance. I applaud you and your team for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment . "

Peace

Barbara Taylor

"I thought the production was amazingly well done and to have pulled it off with just  two weeks of rehearsal...was, as they say, awesome !  I, too, thought the production did,  in fact,  showcase the children aptly. ( I am not a parent so there were probably more singers and/or dancers who would have been able to showcase their talents in cameos  in a review.) However, the fact that two very young boys--the father and the clock--were cast in roles that paired them with older and taller children brought out and sustained the quirky eccentricities of  each character,  was, in fact, brillantly hilarious.  I could go on and on...

That this has brought on a dialogue is great.  I would vote for being open to both...a full scale production/play one year ....written by... with assistance...by the kids themselves and a review production another. 

Nonetheless....keep it up.  It was memorable...and all are to be congratulated." 

Best,
Rosalind Goddard

"I really could not believe my eyes . The kids are extraordinarily talented .The singing the acting.. it was all so professionally done l. I kept saying how did they do this is 2 weeks ... My Alex ( pepper shaker) can't wait to get back next summer. She grew a lot from this experience. Thank you."

Kimberly Sanford

Hello Nancy,
"Congratulations to you and your team on a wonder presentation of, "Beauty and the Beast." I know you are proud of the effort put forth by the children in the camp. The Towne Street Theatre leadership did an amazing job with them, and I wish you much success with future Towne Street productions."

Regards,
Euvonka Warren

Dear TST Faculty, Staff & Campers,

By George you did it!  For someone who saw your early presentations at St. Brigid’s, I watched with great pride your awe inspiring production of Beauty & The Beast.  I was impressed by your nerve, verve, and audacity; I left the theatre on a real high!

May your dreams of a facility of your own become a reality. I only wish I could do more.

God’s grace and peace to you all.
Doris Dyer

 

>> Summer 2007 - Camp Production of "Beauty and the Beast" (1)
>> Summer 2007 - Camp Production of "Beauty and the Beast" (2)
>> Summer 2007 - TST 9th Annual Musical Theatre Camp for Kids
     Ages 7-17

>> Camp Registration and Liability Forms

>> Letters from Students and Parents who have attended the TST Musical
     Theatre Camp

>> View Photo Gallery of the TST Musical Theatre Camp

** Production of "Bubbling Brown Sugar" - 2006
-- Parents, Family & Friends, purchase your DVD of the Event!

 

** Production of "New York City Stories" - 2005
-- Parents, Family & Friends, purchase your DVD of the Event!

 

** Production of "Once on This Island" - 2002
-- Parents, Family & Friends, purchase your DVD of the Event!

 

>> Bad Bobbi Bolingo and the Dinosaur Cave
>> MindMaze

>> Girls Can!

 



Summer 2007 - Towne Street Theatre 9th Annual Musical Theatre Camp for Kids Ages 7-17

>> KUDOS to TST Musical Theatre Camp!

Have your child experience the Magic of theater for three weeks in August.

This intensive program in singing, dancing, acting & writing is taught by working professionals. It ends in a public showcase performance.

Dates: August 6-26, 2007
Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4718 W. Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Times: Monday – Friday / 9 am. – 4 p.m
Price: $375
Before Care (8-9) and After Care (4-6) available for $25 per week per care slot 

CAMP FORMS
Please complete the camp registration form and a liability form. Please send your check or money order to Harriet A. Dickey at P.O. Box 83, Lynwood, CA 90262.


Acting & Improvisation: This class will use improvisation and theater games to help construct the students' basis for their production. Some structured acting techniques will also be taught; i.e. preparation for auditions, cold reading, etc.


Voice & Singing: Students will learn how to properly use their voices for projection, as well as work on diction and songs for the final production.


Dance & Movement: A combination of dance techniques will be taught. Students will learn how movement affects character.


BAD BOBBI BOLINGO and the DINOSAUR CAVE

BAD BOBBI BOLINGO and the DINOSAUR CAVE BAD BOBBI BOLINGO and the DINOSAUR CAVE

>> Production of "Bad Bobby Bolingo and the Dinosaur Cave" Details

BAD BOBBI BOLINGO and the DINOSAUR CAVE by Tony Robinson. A humorous fantasy about a girl whose bad behavior sends her on a wild adventure to a land where dinosaurs rule by brain, not brawn. A darkly comical tale of redemption and self-discovery as Bobbi learns the meanings of tolerance, fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Ages - 5-12

Bad Bobbi Bolingo can come directly to you! For bookings please call – 213/213/624-4796 or email us at Towne Street Theatrerequest@townestreet.org

Directed by Tony Robinson with the Towne Street Theatre Acting Company


MindMaze

mind maze

>> Production Details of "Mind Maze"

Book the MindMaze the fun educational game show for your class. The kids love it and learn at the same time. Price per student: $12.00. Can be tailored for your specific needs. To receive more information, call us at 213/624-4796 or email us at Towne Street Theatre@townestreet.org


Girls Can!

Girls Can!

>> Production Details of "Girls Can!" Details

A Screenwriting Program for girls ages 13-17. Young teens are taught how to write a screenplay and are given public reading of the work by professional actors. Instructor Harriet Dickey

Upcoming sessions TBD.

 


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