NEWPORT —As The Newport Opera House Association (NOHA) prepares their new season, it is pleased to announce the return of their Summer Theater Camp, culminating with two public performances ofGodspell Jr.
Campers will spend two weeks rehearsing, making costumes and props, and playing theater games to hone their skills. Camp will take place at Richards School in Newport, and costs $100 for the full two weeks, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3. Enrollment is open until July 18.
Performances will take place at Richards on Aug.3 at 2 and 5 p.m. Ticket prices for performances are $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids and teens and are available at the door only.
“We had a great success with our first ever summer camp last year,” said Executive Director Amy Bailey. “We had a great production ofSchoolhouse Rock Live Jr.We are so grateful for the space provided by the Newport School District.”
Theater provides many of the same skill-building opportunities as team sports, said Bailey. “Campers work on skills like teamwork, perseverance, empathy, and good sportsmanship. Theater also provides opportunities to work on things like reading comprehension, vocabulary, creativity and memorization – all while having fun and working together to create a great show.”
NOHA is aided at Summer Camp by volunteer teens, who serve as “counselors,” along with volunteers from “Bringing the World to Newport,” a two-week program that brings young adults from around the world to live and work in Newport. “It’s a special opportunity for our campers to meet and get to know people from other countries.”
Camp applications and more information is available at www.newportoperahouse.com, or by calling the NOHA Office at 863-2412. The office can also be contacted via email at [email protected]
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