SUMMER CAMP
2025
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Grease: The Musical
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Announcing the perfect summer musical! GREASE has tons of excellent roles, fun period costumes/hair/makeup, and high energy choreography! Since its debut in the early 1970’s, GREASE has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals​, and has always been a cult classic among youth & teens!​
SYNOPSIS: It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. The too-cool-for-school “Burger Palace Boys” are stealing hub-caps and acting tough​ - and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking “Pink Ladies” are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious and provocative. At the heart of the story is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. They had a secret romance in summer, but now back in the context of school, peer-pressure and cliques make their love a bit more complicated. Can Danny maintain his cool dude status and still make demure Sandy his girl? The whole gang sings and dances around Danny and Sandy’s romance, through such hit songs as "Greased Lightnin'​," "We Go Together​,” and “Mooning​,” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AVAILABLE ROLES AND CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
Ages 9-16!
TWO CASTS, grouped by age and skill (a JR cast and SR cast)
(script/lyrics in the Jr cast will be edited to be age appropriate)
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STUDENTS WITH ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME IN OUR PROGRAM!
We do consider prior experience in auditions, but what's even better is your enthusiasm, directability and a fierce work ethic!
CAMP DETAILS
Q: What sets ACT-1's summer camp experience apart from other theatre camps?
A: Our camps are longer than the average theatre summer camp, allowing our students to explore their artistry more deeply. And because of this extended rehearsal period, we are more likely to be able to work with and around your other vacation plans! More info about that, below!
A longer rehearsal period means a stronger and tighter quality production.
It provides our students with ample time to build a character instead of just playing a role.
They don't merely learn choreography and songs, but actually improve their movement technique and singing skills. As a result, your child will grow leaps and bounds in their self-esteem through a transformative session with ACT-1.
On a social level, it also gives our students more time to make connections and deepen their friendships within our theatre community. It is an unforgettable growth experience and a chance to make lasting and meaningful connections with other artists. Especially since Covid, this is such an important and cherished part of production.
And our staff loves that we get the chance to get to know our students more personally!
With the extended camp hours, we have extra time during the camp day for recreation, instead of just working towards a finished product. We have downtime, playing theatre games, and partaking in interesting workshops with visiting guest artists.
Many of our students tell us, "This was the best summer of my life!"
SCHEDULE, TUITION, ETC:
ORIENTATION
We will be having an Orientation for all interested or enrolling families, answering any questions you have as well as addressing what to prepare for auditions! At least one parent is asked to attend (with the enrolling student).
AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS
We will arrange your June audition appointments (and send you the audition materials) once you are fully registered!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Camp Location:
Sherman Oaks
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Rehearsals/Camp Schedule:
Starts June 23
Monday - Thursday (9am to 3pm)
(no camp on Fridays... you get a 3-day-weekend all summer!)
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Please let us know at the time of registration any conflicts you have with the rehearsal dates. We can generally accommodate your vacation plans or other conflicts, if discussed and approved at the time of registration (and prior to auditions). We can be flexible! ...contact us for more information!
TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES
North Hollywood (@ The Road Theatre on Magnolia Blvd)
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TECH REHEARSALS & SHOWS
July 28 - August 3​
August 4 - August 10