From wizardry and circus skills to acting, dancing, and singing: performing arts programs for kids take center stage at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts this summer.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ’s Quick Center invites artsy kids to take part in an eclectic range of performing arts camps and courses over their summer vacation. Beginning July 8 and running through the week of August 12, the Quick will host six separate weeks of action-packed, in-person theatre arts camps and courses for students in grades 1 through 12.
Missoula Children’s Theatre:
No experience necessary! Now in its 33rd year, the Missoula Children’s Theatre summer camp program offers an on-stage role for any students in grades 1 through 12 who are interested in spending a week immersed in theatre arts. Each fun-filled week prepares young actors to take part in a full-scale Friday evening production on the Quick Center stage — complete with costumes, songs, and dance! is now open for the following weeks/performances:
- Pinocchio: July 8–12
- Robin Hood: July 15–19
- Jack and the Beanstalk: July 22–26
- Gulliver’s Travels: July 29 – August 2
- The Wizard of Oz: August 5–9
- The Pied Piper: August 12–16
A variety of speaking and ensemble roles are offered each week. No advance preparation is needed. The camp runs Monday through Thursday from 9:15 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rehearsals include instruction in acting, dancing, music, and art. On Friday, students arrive to the theatre for dress rehearsal at 3:30 p.m. and stay through showtime. Families and friends are invited to attend the 7:30 p.m. Friday performance. Learn more and sign up for weekly session(s) at .
Extra, Extra! Extend the fun of summer camp with additional enrichment opportunities. Available after camp ends Monday through Thursday, Extra, Extra! students will receive two extra hours (from 2 to 4 p.m.) of theatre-based enrichment with Missoula directors, working in small groups on collaborative projects.
Summer Intensives:
Summer Intensives at the Quick provide opportunities for artistic expression, creative exploration, and good solid fun! Running weekly from Monday through Thursday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the following crash courses in wizardry, singing, acting, dancing, and circus arts begin the week of July 8 and run through the week of August 12:
- Hip Hop With Instructor Alexa Nocoli – July 8-11 (All ages)
- Wizard Academy With Instructor Christine Jewell – July 15-18 (Grades 3-5)
- Singing for the Stage With Lucia Palmieri – Session 1: July 22-25 (Ages 8-11)
- Singing for the Stage With Lucia Palmieri – Session 2: July 29-Aug. 1 (Ages 11+)
- Acting and Audition Prep With Lucia Palmieri – Aug. 5-8 (All ages)
- Step Right Up! An Introduction to Circus Skills With Cynthia Rauschert – Aug. 12-15 (Ages 8+)
- Lyrical and Improvisational Dance With Julianna Patterson – Aug. 12-15 (Ages 8+)
Learn more and register for weeklong Summer Intensives courses at . For questions, contact the Quick Box Office at 203-254-4010, or send an email to quickboxoffice@fairfield.edu.
