The Blowing Rock Stage Company is offering its eighth year of summer camps taught by theatre professionals from across the country.

 Every student enrolled will have the opportunity to attend a show performed and produced by the Blowing Rock Stage Company throughout its summer session at no extra charge.

 A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to reserve a space. Balance is due the first day of camp. Call Kim Cozort Kay at (828) 295-9168 to reserve a space or e-mail kimbrsc@aol.com.

Visit www.blowingrockstage.com to see detailed camp descriptions or to download registration and tuition waiver forms.

June 15-19 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $200
IMPROVISATION KNOW HOW (Ages 14-18)
A stand-up-style, hands-on week with actors Tom Wahl and Beth Simpson, cast members of Shear Madness, a madcap comedy using improvisation at its root. Participants also get to see the show on Thursday, June 18. Wahl has performed at the GeVa Theatre Center in Rochester, N.Y., the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and in regional houses across the country. Film credits include New in Town with Renee Zellweger and Ace Ventura with Jim Carrey. Simpson has performed the role of Puck in Shakespeare in Hollywood and has performed extensively with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
  
June 15-19 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $200
PLAY PRODUCTION (Ages 8-9)
Students explore all areas of play production including characterization, costumes and props as they perform a short play chosen just for their age group. Chris Wright, who starred as Peter Pan in last summer’s BRSC musical of the same name, leads the way.
           
June 22-26 (Two half-day sessions: 9 a.m.-Noon or 1-4 p.m.) $100
SUMMER BUGzzzzzzzzz SHOW (Ages 4-5)
Look at summer bugs and create a story about mosquitoes, gnats, ladybugs, katydids and fireflies. Celebrate the beloved Eric Carle story The Quiet Cricket.
 
June 29-July 3 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $200
PLAY PRODUCTION (Ages 10-11)
Students explore all areas of play production, including characterization, costumes and props as they perform a short play chosen just for their age group; Taught by Chris Wright (Peter Pan).
 
July 6-10 (Two half-day sessions: 9 a.m.-Noon or 1-4 p.m.) $100
ENCHANTED FOREST (Ages 6-7)
You are invited to enter the magical world of a forest with its own talking trees, fairies, trolls and sprites. Become these characters and tell their stories about the spell they are under. Taught by Chris Wright (Peter Pan).
 
July 13-17 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $200
MUSICAL THEATRE MADNESS (ages 11-18)
Dance, sing and explore the scenes of modern-day musicals. Chris Wright and Katie Deal Wright (director/choreographer from April’s hit High School Musical 2) lead the way. Spend a week with our professionals watching rehearsals of Bye Bye Birdie and composing your own musical showpiece.
 
July 20-24(9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $200
TECHNICAL THEATRE (ages 14-18)
For students who wish to know more about the art and craft of designing costumes, lights, sound and sets. Spend a week with BRSC’s professional staffers as you get behind the scenes for the production of Bye Bye Birdie.
 
July 27-31(9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $200
CAMP GREEN SCREEN (ages 11-13)
Learn how films, such as Lord of the Rings and Twilight, use green screen technology. Develop a character using words, props and costumes. Shoot your scene, and then see how it transforms into movie magic.