Summer theater camp slots still open for June start

Classes are filling up quickly for Rochester Opera House's 2016 Summer Theatre Camp, a hands-on experience for youth aged 4-18. During the past five years, the program has introduced hundreds of children to the performing arts on the opera house's historic stage. Students join together to dance, sing, and learn theatre techniques through games and improvisation, while learning to take a play from page to stage.

This year's camp schedule offers four two-week sessions beginning on June 27 and running through August 19. These exciting camps offer lessons in acting, dance, and singing, plus they foster self-confidence and esteem building. On the final day, students showcase their theater skills with an evening performance for family, friends, and the public.

A limited number of scholarships have been awarded from the Catherine Taylor Fund, established by Bernier Insurance, Inc. and the Christopher T. Domian Fund, established by Gary S. Domian. Funding for ROH Summer Theatre Camp operations is made possible by a sponsorship from The Bank of New Hampshire.

Registration forms and information can be found at rochesteroperahouse.com/stc.html or at the box office (603) 335-1992 on M/W/F from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Major season support is provided by TD Bank, Eastern Propane & Oil, Shaheen & Gordan, PA, Norm Vetter, Inc., Cocheco Times, Liberty Mutual, Bank of New Hampshire, Albany International, and Seacoast Media Group, as well as grants from NHCF (Dorothy & Paul Hobbs Seacoast Fund, Richard A. Morton Endowment for Theatre-by-the-Sea), TD Charitable Foundation, NH State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, J. Henry Hanhisalo Charitable Trust, and the Cogswell Benevolent Trust., with additional municipal support from the City of Rochester, Friends of Rochester Opera House, and volunteers. Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH.

Registration and Tuition: Cost Varies

Rochester Opera House 2016 Summer Theatre Camp Dates:

Acting Out! (ages 8-12) June 27 to July 8 (No Camp July 4), Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Broadway Kids (ages 4-7) July 11 to 22, Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

Broadway Kids Acting Out! (ages 6-12) July 25 to August 5, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Spotlight on Musical Theatre (ages 13+) August 8 to 19, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm