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.
Fairfield University’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! Registration 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 fairfield.edu/missoula.
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 quickcenter.com. For questions, contact the Quick Box Office at 203-254-4010, or send an email to quickboxoffice@fairfield.edu.
