Workshop students by the river

Jeff Rath: Come one! Come all!

Jeff Rath: "Come One, Come All!"

We invite you to come learn with us "in the Open" at Maudslay State Park

From our founding in 1979 as The Newburyport Children's Theater, we have provided learning opportunities for people, young and not so young, to participate in theater in all its aspects. Each summer we offer Summer Arts Workshops for young people ages 6 to 16. We also invite volunteers of all ages to join us each year in The Rites of Spring and Maudslay is Haunted.

Summer Arts Workshops 2008

Secluded section of MaudslayWelcome to Theater in the Open's Summer Arts Workshop! Our Summer Arts Workshop is a fun-filled, sun-kissed, magical and creative way to learn and grow. The Summer Arts Workshop is a place where young people have the opportunity to be creative and build lasting relationships with their peers in a safe, non-competitive environment designed for personal and artistic growth. Our professional staff of artists and educators are dedicated to providing our students with a positive, creative, artistic experience.

Theater in the Open's Summer Arts Workshop offers several choices for a wide range of students. Our two week sessions for young people ages 6– -12 offers fundamentals in acting , movement, visual arts and improvisation, culminating in a short performance at the end of each session. For students ages 9—-12 who want a challenge, we offer our six week Performance Class. Participants in this class will be involved in a full scale production from auditions to set building to opening day. We also offer a Teen Production Workshop, where students ages 13— - 16 participate in a 4 week intensive process that always proves to be production worth a standing ovation. Is your 5 year old a natural born performer? If so, Theater in the Open is offering a beginners class for those young people who are Reaching for the Stars!

The Summer Arts Workshop takes place at the Coachman Property in Maudslay State Park with a summer camp atmosphere on 4 acres which provide a beautiful stable barn for inclement weather, stunning views of the Merrimack River and lots of outdoor space to run and play. This secluded section of Maudslay provides our students with a safe place to grow where they can enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds them, in an inspirational learning environment. Theater in the Open's dedicated staff is looking forward to sharing our artistic knowledge with our students this summer. Directions to Maudslay and additional information will be sent along with the confirmation letter of your child's enrollment.

If you have any questions about this or any of our programs please call us at (978) 465-2572, or e-mail us at theaterintheopen@comcast.net . We look forward to seeing you "in the Open" for our summer Arts Workshop '08.


Walkto the barn on the Coachman Property

Theater Arts Workshop

(Ages 6 to 12)

DancingTheater in the Open in conjunction with Maudslay State Park, provides a summer camp setting for our annual Workshop. The program includes fundamentals in acting, music, dance, improvisation, and the visual arts. A professional staff of artists and educators creates a supportive non-competitive environment that supports personal and artistic growth. Most of all it's two weeks of pure FUN!

Where

The Coachman Property at Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950.

When

Three two-week sessions are offered. Each session will be held from Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm or 9 am to 12 pm for the 5 year old program (Limited after-camp care is available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Sessions are as follows:

Session I: July 7th - July 18th

Session II: July 21st - August 1st

Session III: August 11th - August 22nd

Cost

$395 for each two-week session (supplies included).Limited scholarships are available for qualified families.

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REACHING FOR THE STARS!

Workshop for Five Year OldsLet's pretend!

This is a new addition to our Summer Arts Workshop and will offer everything our current arts program provides - Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts and FUN!!


When

Three two-week sessions (see Session Schedule above), Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 pm.

Cost

$275 for each two-week session (supplies included). Limited scholarships are available for qualified families.

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Performance Class

(Ages 9 - 12)

Theater in the Open is proud to be offering our performance class to those who have had some experience in theater and are looking for something a bit more challenging. This class is designed to make the student an integral part of every aspect involved in a production from start to finish. The participants will audition, rehearse and construct an actual production to be performed at the end of the Workshop. This class is aa perennial favorite amongst our students. Many of our current long time company members started with Thaeter in the Open through the Performance Class and look back on their experience with great fondness.


Hat on the catWhere

The Coachman Property at Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950.

When

Please note that this is a full six-week class, July 7th - August 22nd (There will be a week-long break from August 4 - August 8) The class will meet Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 p.m.

Cost

$825 for the six-week session (supplies included). Limited scholarships are available for qualified families.

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Teen Intensive Production Workshop

(Ages 13 to 16. No previous experience necessary)Maudslay seclusion

We are offering a four-week intensive production workshop. Students will participate in a fast paced production schedule designed to incorporate fundamental theater skills through the practical application of a fun-filled production process. Students will begin at the first step with an audition and continue through a rehearsal process to culminate in the production of a show.

Where

The Coachman Property at Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950.

When

One intensive four-week session will be offered from July 7th - August 1st . Classes will meet Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost

$700 for the four-week session (supplies included). Limited scholarships are available for qualified families.

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