Throughout this camp, students will participate in singing, dancing, and acting classes led by experienced theatre professionals each day. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about various technical elements of theatre from guest speakers and presenting artists. The camp will culminate in a final showcase that will allow the students to put the skills they've learned throughout camp into practice, and to work together to create a final product.
Now in its fourth year of operation, Curtain Up is an inclusive, immersive performing arts day camp that allows children of all abilities and all skill levels to learn about musical theatre! Our team of theatre professionals guide kids ages 8-18 in singing, dancing, acting, and various other theatrical classes throughout the two weeks camp.
About our directors:
Drew Humphrey (Director) is a seasoned professional director, choreographer, and actor based out of NYC. He has performed on Broadway and on various regional stages across the country. As one of the founders of Curtain Up, Drew is committed to educating kids and teens of all abilities about musical theatre.
Dr. Marc Schapman (Music Director) is a professional director and music director who currently serves as a Professor of Voice at SIUE. He received his Doctor of Music in Voice Performance from Indiana University. Marc has decades of experience working with children and young adults interested in learning about and developing their musical theatre skills.
Dawn Gilbertson (Choreographer) is a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer, and performer who has been working with Variety Theatre since 2013. A former company member of Big Muddy Dance Company, Dawn currently teaches the Variety Dance classes and is the owner of First Dance St. Louis.
Throughout the camp, students will not only work on their own singing, dancing, and acting skills, they will also be exposed to musical theatre history and various other skills that will help them in all aspects of life. Whether a camper wants to become a professional performer or just loves to sing and dance, they will have the opportunity to develop their skills in an inclusive environment that fosters independence, community, teamwork, and fun!
Variety Theatre is a Missouri ArtSafe Certified organization, meaning that we have been approved by the Missouri Arts Council to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic using our comprehensive safety protocols. These protocols were developed in accordance with CDC and ArtSafe recommendations.
EXACT CAMP LOCATION TBD
11840 Westline Industrial Drive
Suite 220
St. Louis, MO 63146