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Mondays 6pm-6:30pm June 10-July 22 @ BLEC, 1218 Batchelor St.

Join Lisa Sendler for an Adult Tap class like no other. This is a weekly crash course in basic tap designed for adults seeking to dabble in this classic art form. We will learn the fundamental techniques of tap, laugh, and enjoy learning together.

Mondays 4:30pm-5:10pm June 10-July 22 @ BLEC, 1218 Batchelor St.

Theatrical Tap is a weekly crash course in basic tap designed for school aged students seeking to learn the fundamental techniques of tap to enhance their “castability” and expand their skills for the stage. We will work into more advanced tapping with those who need it. All classes are taught by CCT artistic associate and master tap teacher Lisa Sendler. The class will include a short showcase of student work on the final day.

Mondays 5:15pm-5:55pm June 10-July 22 @ BLEC, 1218 Batchelor St.

Theatrical Tap is a weekly crash course in basic tap designed for school aged students seeking to learn the fundamental techniques of tap to enhance their “castability” and expand their skills for the stage. We will work into more advanced tapping with those who need it. All classes are taught by CCT artistic associate and master tap teacher Lisa Sendler. The class will include a short showcase of student work on the final day.

1pm-4pm July 15-19 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Actors in this studio will explore the basics of creating character, response and reaction and other essential exercises for actors. Students will be introduced to some of the superstars of acting techniques including Uta Hagen, Meisner, and Stanislavsky. The class will culminate with a small performance showcasing student's work.

1pm-4pm July 22-26 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Enter the world of live theatre directing! This studio will explore the basics of directing including theatre spaces, casting a show, blocking techniques (beats, energy cycles, etc.), how to connect to actors, basic lighting and sound and the challenges that come with directing a show. Students in the class will be required to participate as performers in other student’s work.  Students will direct and present short scenes for the final project.

1pm-4pm June 10-14 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Led by Columbia native, Chicago and New York actor and improviser Martha Hearn, this class will take high school performers through the basics of creating short and long form improvisational scenes. Often building scenes around audience suggestions, the actors learn to create environment, character, plot, conflict and resolution all while thinking on their feet. 

9am-12pm June 10-14 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Dive into the world of Elephant and Piggie! Go for a drive, share your ice cream, and be a frog! There might even be a bird on your head. Taught by experienced Theatre for the Very Young educator Kathleen Pennyway, this camp will use imaginative play, stories, music and games to teach drama and literacy skills like improvisation and character creation.

Note for parents: Students need to be able to use the bathroom and wash their hands by themselves.

9am-12pm July 22-26 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Welcome to the only class where you’re encouraged to bring your toys! Join experienced Theatre for the Very Young educator, Kathleen Pennyway, for a week of creative play and imagination building. Using their favorite toys and familiar stories, campers will use imaginative play, stories, music and games to learn drama and literacy skills like improvisation and character creation.

Note for parents: Students need to be able to use the bathroom and wash their hands by themselves.

9am-12pm June 17-21 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Join CCT choreographer Lisa Sendler as we sing and dance along with some of Broadway’s furry friends. Throughout the week, we will learn about the basics of dance and how to follow directions, paired with free movement to music, story time, and a craft! It’s the perfect way to introduce your tot to the world of theatre and dance! 

Note for parents: Students need to be able to use the bathroom and wash their hands by themselves.

9am-12pm July 15-19 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Specially designed for students in the middle grades, Acting Up Camp leads campers through an exploration of the actor’s toolbox and focuses on pantomime, creative movement, vocal and physical characterization, character development and improvisation.  Campers will present a short showcase of their work on the final day of class.

1pm-4pm July 22-26 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Specially designed for students in the middle grades, Acting Up Camp leads campers through an exploration of the actor’s toolbox and focuses on pantomime, creative movement, vocal and physical characterization, character development and improvisation.  

1pm-4pm July 8-12 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Specially designed for students in the middle grades, Acting Up Camp leads campers through an exploration of the actor’s toolbox and focuses on pantomime, creative movement, vocal and physical characterization, character development and improvisation.  

1pm-4pm June 10-14 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Specially designed for students in the middle grades, Acting Up Camp leads campers through an exploration of the actor’s toolbox and focuses on pantomime, creative movement, vocal and physical characterization, character development and improvisation. 

9am-12pm June 24-28 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Specially designed for students in the middle grades, Acting Up Camp leads campers through an exploration of the actor’s toolbox and focuses on pantomime, creative movement, vocal and physical characterization, character development and improvisation.  

9am-12pm June 10-14 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Calling all “actors who move”! In this week-long workshop, young actors will work with CCT choreographer Rachel Brown to learn the basics of musical movement for the stage so they can nail their next dance audition.

1pm-4pm July 15-19 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

A perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Campers will explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling, creative movement and pantomime.

1pm-4pm July 22-26 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

A perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Campers will explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling, creative movement and pantomime. 

9am-12pm July 8-12 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

A perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Campers will explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling, creative movement and pantomime. 

9am-12pm June 10-14 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

A perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Campers will explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling, creative movement and pantomime. 

1pm-4pm June 17-21 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

A perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Campers will explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling, creative movement and pantomime. 

9am-12pm June 24-28 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

A perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Campers will explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling, creative movement and pantomime.

9am-12pm July 15-19 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

You’ve been accepted to Hogwarts! Now join Headmaster Sadie Carr as we delve deeply into the world of Harry Potter where you’ll get sorted, join our Hogwarts Dueling Club, and work toward the Hogwarts House Cup! Come explore the same subjects that Harry studied at Hogwarts: but beware of…You Know Who…

9am-12pm July 8-12 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

You’ve been accepted to Hogwarts! Now join Headmaster Sadie Carr as we delve deeply into the world of Harry Potter where you’ll get sorted, join our Hogwarts Dueling Club, and work toward the Hogwarts House Cup! Come explore the same subjects that Harry studied at Hogwarts: but beware of…You Know Who…

9am-12pm June 17-21 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Led by Columbia native, Chicago and New York actor and improviser Martha Hearn, this class will take middle school performers through the basics of creating short and long form improvisational scenes. Often building scenes around audience suggestions, the actors learn to create environment, character, plot, conflict and resolution all while thinking on their feet.  

9am-12pm July 8-12 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Kids on Camera is a week-long intensive study of the craft of acting for the large screen and the small. This camp will cover terminology, auditions, expression, personalizing acting choices, breaking down scripts and audition copy and much, much more. 

1pm-4pm June 24-28 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Kids on Camera is a week-long intensive study of the craft of acting for the large screen and the small. This camp will cover terminology, auditions, expression, personalizing acting choices, breaking down scripts and audition copy and much, much more. 

1pm-4pm July 15-19 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Led by Director of Education and lifelong LEGO enthusiast Paul Lindley, young designers will explore the basics of worldbuilding and set design. Using familiar stories, students will create a set model from the ground up using everyone’s favorite building material.

Note: This camp has an additional cost for materials. 

1pm-4pm June 17-21 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

This camp will introduce campers to more advanced acting principles of approaching a formal scripted performance. Students will demonstrate an understanding of actor preparation towards performance by participating in a series of short activities culminating in entering the stage. 

1pm-4pm July 8-12 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

Our popular playwriting camp with a twist for our middle school playwrights. Students will demonstrate an ability to create an original story with believable characters and dialogue by writing and revising an original ten-minute comedic scene.

1pm-4pm July 22-26 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

This camp introduces the process of playwriting to our blossoming creatives. Students will create a script based on a story with believable characters and dialogue by writing and revising an original scene.

9am-4pm June 17-28 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1301 Richland St.

This two week camp will focus on the rehearsal and performance of a musical. Under the direction of CCT Director of Education Paul Lindley, students will audition, rehearse blocking, music, and choreography, and perform their fully produced show for an audience on the last day of camp.