2017 Theatre Camp Schedule
March 2017 – July 2017
Atlanta (February 2017) – Serenbe Playhouse, recipient of the prestigious American Theatre Wing grant, and recently honored with the most Suzi Bass Awards for a musical in Atlanta (Miss Saigon), is pleased to announce the 2017 Theatre Camp Schedule. Camps run March 2017 through July 2017. Camp times are Mondays through Fridays – 9am (or 10am) to 3pm. Camps are on sale now online at www.serenbeplayhouse.com (any time); and by phone at 770-463-1110 (Box Office hours are Tuesday—Saturday, noon until 5pm). The Playhouse administrative offices are located at 9110 Selborne Lane, #210, Chattahoochee Hills GA, 30268.
ABOUT PLAYHOUSE ACADEMY
Serenbe Playhouse Academy’s Theatre Camps offer top-of-the-line training for aspiring artists, all under the fun of the summer sun! Each session of Camp focuses on distinct elements of performance and culminates in a showcase on the final day, spotlighting each student’s talent and a snapshot of new skills explored! Our camps provide a time for young artists to create new friendships, unplug from technology, explore the great outdoors, and study with Serenbe Playhouse’s top professional actors and teaching artists in a nurturing, adventurous and creative environment.
"This is absolutely the most innovative and exciting year of Camps for Serenbe Playhouse Academy since it's founding 3 years ago,” says Jennifer Acker, Director of Education. “In just three short years, we have expanded from only 3 weeks of Summer Camps, to 6 distinctive camps spanning 9 weeks, across almost half the year, along with the addition of year-round Saturday Class Series! The positive influence of the arts on students has been proved time and time again; from improved test scores and performance in the classroom, to the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team, all the way to a stronger confidence and sense of self. As the arts, unfortunately, continue to be moved to the background in the educational sphere, we are so honored and proud to be able to provide this artistic space, developing some of the most intrinsic life skills for young members of our society, all through the fun of creating theatre in the woods!"
Act, Dance, Sing, REBEL!
NEW FOR 2017!
Have fun and hone skills while playing some of Broadway's best rebels in this week-long Triple Talent Camp!
Dates: June 5-9, 2017 • Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Ages: Rising Grades K-9
Bandits and Balladeers
A Robin Hood Adventure Theatre Camp
NEW FOR 2017!
A Robin Hood Adventure Theatre Camp featuring storytelling, song and stage combat outdoors at our very own Sherwood Forest!
Dates: June 12-16, 2017 • Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Ages: Rising Grades K-9
Broadway Bound!
A fast-paced, high-energy Theatre Bootcamp where campers learn to act, dance and sing their way right to Broadway!
Dates: June 19-30, 2017 • Mon-Fri 9am-3pm (2 weeks)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-12
Out of the Woods
Nature camp meets Theatre Camp in this nature inspired, student produced Camp!
Dates: July 10-14, 2017 • Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Ages: Rising Grades K-9th
Performance Camp!
Cinderella and the Rebellious Slipper
NEW FOR 2017!
An original production of Cinderella starring campers, featuring punk-rock music and a brand new script!
Dates: July 17-28, 2017
Principals & Ensemble: Rising Grades 3-12 | Hours: 9am-3pm
Junior Chorus: Rising Grades K-2 | Hours: 12pm-3pm (half-days)
Space is EXTREMELY limited & RESERVED exclusively for previous Serenbe Playhouse campers.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Jennifer Acker is an Atlanta based actor and director, and the Director of Education for Serenbe Playhouse. She is a graduate of Florida State University, holding dual degrees in Music and Theatre. Acting Credits Include: Serenbe Playhouse: The Sleepy Hollow Experience; Horizon Theatre: Nobody Loves You, Da Kink in My Hair; Actor’s Express: RENT (Maureen – Suzi Nominated Performance), Sweeney Todd; Georgia Ensemble Theatre: Romeo & Juliet (Juliet), Camelot (Guenevere), The Atlanta Shakespeare Company: Othello (Desdemona); Titus Andronicus (Lavinia); The Fern Theatre: King Lear (Edmund),Hamlet (Ophelia); Essential Theatre: That Uganda Play.
ABOUT SERENBE PLAYHOUSE
Serenbe Playhouse is a professional theatre committed to producing site-specific performances and programs that connect art, nature and community. Serenbe Playhouse believes that theatre as an art form has the unique power to illuminate the human experience. In pursuit of that vision, we produce artistically rich site-specific performances and programming that reduce the barriers between artists and audiences by immersing patrons in an environment that amplifies the beauty of nature, and provides opportunities for engagement, conversation, and collaboration. We use theatre as an artistic educational tool for both artists and audiences. We are a pioneer in modeling Green Theatre Practices by producing plays with a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Serenbe Playhouse was founded in 2009 under the executive and artistic direction of Brian Clowdus, an accomplished actor, educator, director and producer. Established under the umbrella of their parent organization, The Serenbe Institute for Art Culture & the Environment, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Serenbe Playhouse operates with the support of a diverse working board of directors and community volunteers.
Recipient, American Theatre Wing’s 2015 National Theatre Company Grant.
