Gas Lamp Lights Broadway!

A five week summer program of classes in singing, dancing, acting, stagecraft, and musical theater history, culminating in an exciting revue with songs and scenes from Broadway shows like Annie, Wicked, Hairspray, Peter Pan, Les Miz, Guys & Dolls, and more!  

For grades K – 7.  Participants will be in age appropriate groups that will rotate through various classes throughout the summer.

Meeting Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 - 2:30, starting July 6th through August 5th.  

Performances Thursday, August 5 at 7PM and Friday, August 6 at 2PM.

Staff: Jessica Sporn, Kristy Graves,
Amy Baldassare and more!

Tuition:  
one child:  $425 before 6/1/10;
$450 after.
two or more children: $400 before 6/1/10; $425 after.   Download a registration form here. 

Now accepting applications for interns (grades 10 - 12 as of September 2010) and junior interns (grade 9 as of September 2010).  To apply for intern positions, download a description of responsibilities and application.

F.A.Q. About the Program:

When does it meet? Tues., Wed., & Thurs., 9:30-2:30, beginning Tuesday, 7/6/09 and continuing for five weeks through 8/6/09.  Students may arrive as early as 9:15.

How much does it cost for the five week program? $450 for one child ($425 before 6/1/09) or $400 each for two children or more. This includes all program fees, a camp t-shirt and 2 tickets per performance.  Students must bring their own lunch and water bottle each day, as well as sunscreen, a smock for painting, and a change of clothes (just in case).

When do I need to register?  Registration cut-off is Monday, June 14.

How are parts assigned? The first week of the program will be a series of workshops after which we will assign group and solo numbers in our revue.

Does my child have to attend all 5 weeks? It is recommended but not required.  The tuition is not pro-rated.

What is the experience for the very young children?  Great! The youngest children enjoy time with their peers as well as having the experience of being mentored by older children.  They have counselors assigned to them who stay with them throughout the program.  When they are not actively rehearsing, they are playing theater games, doing arts & crafts, or learning basic dance steps with their counselors.  Parents of our younger children have told us what a wonderful experience this is.  Two years ago, the parents of twin girls entering Kindergarten wondered whether being in a program with such a broad age range would work for their children.  Here is what they had to say: "I  just want to thank you again for giving my girls a very meaningful first theater experience this summer.   We really felt this was a great learning experience for the girls.  They loved every minute of it - rehearsing and performing the show, singing the songs, and making new friends, especially among the "big kids"... it was truly magical for them.  We are so grateful to you and your colleagues for making this experience possible."

When are the performances? Thursday night, Aug. 5 at 7:00PM, and Friday afternoon, Aug. 6 at 2PM.

What if my child is not cast in a part he/she wants?  Can I get my money back? We view the summer program as an ensemble process, which is why we ask you to register your child before auditions.  We hope that every child who registers is participating to be part of a really fun process and summer program, and not because he or she is set on a particular part.  However, we do not want unhappy students, so within the week after the casting is announced, we will refund your tuition minus a $25 administration fee.  

Click here to see photos from Summer 2009, and here for photos from Summer 2008.

A Sample day: