SUMMER THEATER CAMPS
The annual Summer Theater Workshop offered by the Smyrna Opera House is designed for students ranging in age from 7 to 19 years old. The workshop spans a two-week period each summer, bringing children together who have an avid interest in improving their theater skills while learning new ones!
Under the direction of Chloe Boggs, the camp's focus on the basics of acting will culminate in a performance on the final two days in which all students are equally cast.
The Smyrna Opera House Summer Theater Workshop's goal is to bring children together who love the performing arts, hone their theatrical skills, culturally enrich them, and ensure each student has a great deal of fun along the way!
In the circumstance that spots sell out, you can request to be put on the wait list at admin@smyrnaoperahouse.org. Please provide your name, show interest, and your best form of contact. If we reach out to you about an open spot and do not hear back within 48 hours, we will assume you are no longer interested and will be taken off our wait list.
SECURE YOUR SPOT AT: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5691368
SUMMER CAMP AUDITION DETAILS:
**All Audition Videos are due to Miss Chloe by email (chloekboggs@gmail.com) by midnight on Monday, May 22nd!
*** IF CALLBACKS are needed you will be notified BY 5/27 --- Please Reserve Saturday, June 3rd from 10am-2pm for LIVE Call-Backs at the Smyrna Opera House!!
THE LITTLE MERMAID
JUNE 19TH - JULY 1ST | AGES 7-16 | $500
Final show dates- June 30th, 7pm | July 1st, 2pm
Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. provides plenty of opportunities to bring these locations to life through creative movement and configurations. The fantasy of being underwater means your entire cast and crew can let their imaginations run wild.
Little Mermaid Audition Asks:
Please sing for what you are most closely going for OR just confident in; Actors may perform with either track below for a given character, although karaoke is preferred.
Ariel, or a Mersister - Sing "Part of Your World" from Little Mermaid Jr. from 1:41 to the End
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/Y47ikBLDAJI
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/2IJCzRZH79g
Prince Eric/King Triton, Any Male Ensemble - Sing "Fathoms Below" from Little Mermaid Jr. from the Beginning to .53 seconds
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/8b1DcPL3tqU
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/q3ivKeLbS7M
Ursula - Sing "Poor Unfortunate Soul" from Little Mermaid Jr. from the Beginning to 1:30 (feel free to make it your own!)
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/l3qhZK0uhpc
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/GIsePtZ-UG8
Flounder/Scuttle - Sing "She's In Love" from Little Mermaid Jr. from 1:15 to 2:23
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/2W9vOK3O97E
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/gsMMTcYTs5k
Sebastian or For Any Character - Sing "Under the Sea" from the Beginning to 1:33 OR ANY DISNEY SONG
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/1C0A5nkEGSc
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/WerbyATWPeQ
THE LIGHTNING THIEF - THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
JULY 10TH - JULY 22ND | AGES 12-19 | $500
Final show dates- July 21st, 7pm | July 22nd, 2pm
This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
Percy Jackson Audition Asks:
Please sing for what you are most closely going for OR just confident in; Actors may perform with either track below for a given character, although karaoke is preferred.
NOTE: **If ONLY going for Ensemble or ANY Character, sing from ANY of the below OR any other Contemporary Theater Song in a similar style.
Percy/Grover or High Voice Male - Sing "Good Kid" from the Beginning to 1:10
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/hV1lpw8cUsg
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/gBaK-0wySYw
Annabeth or Higher Voice Female - Sing "My Grand Plan" from 1:40 to the End
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/OutvEOyrwbA
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/PK0xyEhfeuQ
Any Lower Male Voice/Character - Sing "Another Terrible Day" from the Beginning to .57 sec OR "Tree on the Hill " from 1.11 to 1.52
Another Terrible Day Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/YTXBDnqaqJw
Another Terrible Day Karaoke: https://youtu.be/wkaHVfrus1E
Tree on the Hill Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/fW2X3xljJGk
Tree on the Hill Karaoke: https://youtu.be/yRDWuE08cnE
Clarise or Lower Female Voice - Sing "Put You In Your Place" from .04 seconds to .48 seconds
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/_th3hWRK3d8
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/eEVowJrh7o0
(**Karaoke Track is a little weird so not mandatory to sing along**)
NEWSIES JR
JULY 24TH - AUG 12TH | AGES 10-19 | $550
Final show dates- August 11th, 7pm | August 12th, 2pm
Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.
Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.
Newsies Audition Asks:
Please sing for what you are most closely going for OR just confident in; Actors may perform with either track below for a given character, although karaoke is preferred.
NOTE: **If ONLY going for Ensemble or ANY Character, sing ANY of the below OR any Disney song.
Jack/Crutchy or Other Named Newsie - Sing "Santa Fe" from the Original Show from 1:36 to the End
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/QsfrVvDuoos
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/dPIhtgxYo_E
Katherine/Medda, or High Voice Female - Sing "Watch What Happens" from the Original Show from 2:12 to the End
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/ub8hHA96FVY
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/vsXl8YqDOcI
Any Other Character or Ensemble - Sing "Seize the Day" from the Original Show from the Beginning to 1:00
Song with Voice: https://youtu.be/sMi8pjRg6YY
Karaoke: https://youtu.be/0I2hdLEmECc
Children's Theater Workshop 2023 Instructor
Chloe Boggs
Miss Chloe Boggs is new to the Smyrna Opera House Family, but thrilled to showcase and support her passions for doing what she has always loved as art and career - perform! For many years, Miss Chloe has been a passionate Teacher, Director/Choreographer, and Performer for theaters all over Delaware and the surrounding theater communities in the tri-state area, including D.C. Miss Chloe has her BFA Degree in Musical Theater from Lees-McRae College and her Masters in Musical Theater and Vocal Pedagogy from New York University, where she also served as an Adjunct Voice Professor for several years. She recently also functioned as the Director of all Everett Theater Summer Camps the past 6 years and as the Director of Performing Arts at St. Elizabeth's School in Wilmington. She looks forward to teaching voice, dance, and acting in addition to Directing and Choreographing the Summer Camps! Off the Stage, Ms. Boggs loves a good meme, Italian food, and spending time with her loved ones on a good tv show!