Welcome to CAST!

(Children’s After School Theatre)

This summer we have a theatre full of adventure for you!  Join us for a CAST Summer Camp or a CAST Playhouse production, or do both!

     CAST Summer Camps:  A two week, half day theatre adventure, where fun and theatre games culminate in a short theatrical showcase.

     CAST Playhouse:  An opportunity to play a part or work backstage and experience  the rehearsal and performance of a play or musical!

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Summer Camps 2013

“I’ve always believed the stage to be the perfect ‘play’ ground for the imagination!”

                                                                                                                Jeanna Van Dyke, Director of CAST                                                                                                         

 Camp 1:  Grades 4 -7       Hey! Let’s do a show!   June 17-28*  8:30am to Noon      Instructor:  John Anderberg 

Through theatre games, exercises and improvisation, Campers will discover how creative they can be in a supportive, group environment as they write and perform their own original play.

Camp 2:  Grades 1-4  “Play”ing on Stage!  June 17 – 28 *  1:00pm to 4:30pm     Instructor:  Jeanna Van Dyke

An opportunity for children to learn about the stage through games and experience the fun of theatre as they work together as a group and create their own play.

Camp 3:  Grades 6 – 12   Making Theatre!  July 15 – 26*  8:30am to Noon     Instructor:  John Anderberg

What does it take to stage a production?   These campers will learn about set design and construction, costumes, lighting and makeup as they “tech” and act in a play of their choice.

Camp 4:  Grades 6 – 12  Musical Theatre!  July 15 – 26* 1:00pm to 4:30pm  Instructor:  Jeanna Van Dyke

Why are musicals so popular?  These young actors will have the opportunity explore the thrill of singing on stage as they learn about the art and put together their own musical production.

REGISTRATION: 

April 20, 9:00 AM at Theatre In The Grove

2028 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove

Camp sizes are limited.  Registration is on a FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE basis.  Payment must be made at the time of registration via cash, check or credit card**   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeanna Van Dyke at 503-359-5349.

2013 Camp Registration Form

*No camp on Friday of the first week.  Camp performance will be on the Friday of the second week.

**No refunds after June 1, 2013.

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Playhouse

CAST Playhouse productions are open to all children, both the experienced young actors and those that have never been on stage before,  and are designed to teach theatre while giving the cast “the time of their lives”.   Children participate in the CAST Playhouse  free of charge.   In addition,  CAST Playhouse performances are great,  affordable family entertainment with low ticket prices!

CAST Playhouse Summer 2013 productions:  This summer we will be doing three CAST Playhouse productions, including two musicals, one for younger actors and one for teenagers.  To participate, actors and technicians need to apply and be accepted into the program.  Applications are available on the theatre website or at the door on the application date, 30 minutes prior.  Actors and technicians must apply in person.  Acceptance is NOT based on first come/first serve or experience.

Summer 2013 CAST Playhouse Schedule: 

                The first musical will be for age 12 and under and will perform on July 12,13,14,19,20,21.

                The Classic production will perform on August 2,3,4,9,10,11

                The second musical will be for age 12 and over and will perform on August 16,17,18,23,24,25.

 To participate:  Apply in person at Theatre in the Grove on April 20 at 10:30 AM. 

2013 CAST Summer Playhouse Application