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Summer Arts Class Schedules ~
Instrumental, Dance, Drama, Jazz, Movement, Musical Theater, Vocal
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The more FUN you have,
the more you can SAVE with our
Plus- and Full-Play Programs!*
3-Plus Program:
Enroll in 3 or more classes and receive 10% off each class AND
10% off two tickets to a Ruth Eckerd Hall performance!*
5-Plus Program:
Enroll in 5 or more classes and receive 15% off each class AND
15% off two tickets to a Ruth Eckerd Hall performance!*
Full-Play Program:
Enroll in 8 or more classes and receive 20% off each class AND
20% off two tickets to a Ruth Eckerd Hall performance!*
*Programs may be applied to one child or multiple children within the same household.
* Some restrictions may apply. Discount good toward tickets purchased from October 1, 2008 through September 2009. See Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office for details. |
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Multi-Week Performance Classes |
Class tuition includes: instruction, T-shirt, materials, and two tickets to the final performance or presentation. Additional tickets are $3.00–$10.00 each. Participation is on a first come,
first served basis unless otherwise noted. |
INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ CAMP
Ages: 11–14
$275.00
Class is limited to 45 participants
June 9–13, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Family and Friends Presentation: Friday, June 13, 4:00 pm, location TBA
Open to all instrumental students who wish to develop skills in jazz improvisation
and keyboard harmony/theory. A minimum of three years experience playing an
instrument is required.
Prepare for high school jazz and beyond in an enjoyable, fun and professional setting. Participation
assures an invitation to join the Ruth Eckerd Hall Lab Band and combos. Camp includes
jazz instruction plus workshops with visiting artists coordinated with Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
Past workshops have featured Chick Corea, Dave Koz, Kenny Drew, Jr. and John Lamb.
Lead Director: Frank Williams
NEXT STOP BROADWAY: IN THE WINGS
Ages: 11–14
$580.00
Class is limited to 45 participants
June 9–29, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Call (727) 712-2706 to schedule an audition and receive an audition packet
Auditions: Saturday, May 10, 1:00–5:00 pm
Performances: Friday, June 27, 7:00 pm; Saturday, June 28, 2:00 & 7:00 pm ;
Sunday, June 29, 2:00 pm (followed by cast strike)
Murray Studio Theater
Next Stop Broadway is a performance class that emphasizes having fun and building teams to put on a quality production. This class is
great to take with old friends and/or to find new friends for a lifetime. For three dynamic weeks, students focus on preparing a vaudeville-
style show that involves singing, drama and dance. The show, entitled Humor Me, will be developed from the ground up. If you are
looking for an original theatrical experience that will showcase your talents, then shake your tail feather for a bit of fun, with a final show
that will be unlike any under the sun! Students must purchase/provide performance attire.
Directors: Bill Cusick, Jared O’Roark and Linda Switzer
JAZZY, COOL & BLUE
Ages: 15–18
$330.00
Class is limited to 36 participants
June 16–20, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Participation required for new entry into the Ruth
Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Band and combos
Performance: Friday, June 20, 7:00 pm
Murray Studio Theater
Open to all instrumental students who wish to be eligible to join the Ruth Eckerd Hall/
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Band. Intensive work in jazz improvisation, literature, styles,
theory and exchange are the core of this week, leading to foundation material for the
Clearwater Jazz Holiday festival performance. A minimum of three years experience on an
instrument is required. Placement in the Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth
Band and combos takes place on the first day. The week includes workshops and jam sessions
with visiting artists coordinated with Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Past workshops have
featured Chick Corea, Dave Koz, Kenny Drew, Jr. and John Lamb.
Lead Director: Frank Williams
MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE: LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE
Ages: 14–18, $650.00 ($325.00 due at enrollment is NONREFUNDABLE if cast)
Class is limited to 50 participants
June 21–July 11, Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
AUDITION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE
Call (727) 712-2706 to schedule an audition and receive an audition packet
Auditions: Wednesday, June 4, 1:30–8:30 pm
Callbacks: Thursday, June 5, 1:30–6:30 pm
Performances: Thursday, July 10, 7:00 pm & Friday, July 11, 7:00 pm (followed by cast strike)
Murray Studio Theater
Little Mary Sunshine is a musical “spoof” about the grand old days of operetta. This whimsical musical written in 1959 brings us back to the early 1900s at the Colorado Inn located in
the Colorado Mountains. Proprietor Mary Potts and her finishing school girlfriends are met by Captain “Big Jim” Warington along with his sidekick Corporal “Billy” Jester and the Forest
Rangers. These men are called in to protect the “damsels in distress” from the neighboring “Indians.” Little Mary Sunshine is a wonderful farce for the whole family to enjoy.
Directors: Edvard Crader and Justin Havard
THE DRAMA OF COMEDY
Ages: 14–18
$495.00 ($250.00 due at enrollment is NONREFUNDABLE if cast)
Class is limited to 16 participants
July 21–August 2, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Call (727) 712-2706 to schedule an audition and receive an audition packet
Auditions: Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Performances: Friday, August 1, 7:00 pm & Saturday, August 2, 2:00 pm
Murray Studio Theater
For two weeks, members of this performance class build their skills in the art
of comedic acting: timing, line delivery, visual response and audience connection.
"You Can’t Take It With You" By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Written by the masters of American comedy, this work won a Pulitzer Prize and an Academy Award. At first the Sycamore family seems mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys. Their worlds collide when young Tony Kirby falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. The shock sustained by the Kirbys, who are served cheap food, shows Alice that marriage with Tony is out of the question. Tony, who sides with the Sycamores over his own family will not give up. In the end, Mr. Kirby and the rest of his stodgy family is converted to the happy madness that is the Sycamores-- their endearing hired help, their tax dodging, slightly batty Grandpa and their strange basement firework factory. This script, with many excellent roles for men and women, is a hilarious “It’s a Wonderful Life” meets “The Munsters” wacky comedy about life, love, and the secret of happiness
Director: TBA
CIRCUS THEATER: RED SHOE REVUE CLOWN SHOW
Ages: 8–12
$450.00
Class is limited to 25 participants
July 14–25, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Performance: Friday, July 25, 7:30 pm
Murray Studio Theater
Send in the clowns!!! The call goes out...you must go on, but what do you do??
Learn what it takes
to be a clown. Discover the history of clowns and how they have changed. Learn and apply the art
of comedy from slapstick to buffoonery. Discover the skills needed from juggling to acrobatics to
stilt work and how to create characters and write sketches. With creative makeup and costuming,
put it all together, stir it up, and create a pie-in-your-face Red Shoe Revue Clown Show!!
Director: Ian Beck
TEEN MOVEMENT THEATER: EVER AFTER
Ages: 14–18
$495.00
Class is limited to 25 participants
August 4–16, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Performances: Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 7:00 pm
Murray Studio Theater
In this silent theatrical, Arthur’s quest is to find his destiny and challenge fate. His journey has
him crossing lines with the fairy tales and stories he knows so well, only to realize that they are
nothing like those he was told. A new fairy tale, told through physical expression and music,
will be discovered. It is one of humor, fright, wonder and awe, a tale of adventure, goblins,
princesses, witches and “happily ever afters.”
Director: Ian Beck
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Themed Singing and Movement Classes Ages 5-16 years |
Classes 9:00 am–3:00 pm (dates listed below)
$220.00 per week.
Tuition
includes a copy of a related book, a great way to build your child’s library.
Family and Friends Presentation at 2:00 pm on the final day of class. |
SINGING STARS
June 16–20, Ages: 6–11
Spend a week singing with your friends in wonderful harmony!
Play fun games that teach music literacy based on the
Kodály approach. There will be a final presentation of two part
choral music on Friday.
Instructor: Roseann Sheppard
JAZZ FUNK/HIP HOP
July 7–11, Ages: 8–10
Students learn street dance, a combination of urban
hip-hop and jazz dance. While working hard and
having fun, students develop self-confidence and
presentation skills.
Dance attire required.
Instructor: TBA
CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS
July 21–25, Ages: 5–7
Come join the carnival with animals galore, with
beasts that crawl or hop and skip, with a hee-haw
and a roar. Dance to the classical music of Camille
Saint-Saens while creating movements of the
many animals of Africa celebrated in this timeless
youth classic. Participants create their own performance
masks.
Instructor: TBA
TEEN TROUPE: MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDER
July 28–August 1, Ages: 10–14
Come learn the art of hip, small group singing with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s featured Teen
Troupe performers. Using contemporary music, movement and accompaniment, we
transform your little singing star into the next up-and-coming Teen Troupe performer.
Students offer a live performance on Friday, August 1.
Instructors: Roseann Sheppard and senior members of the Teen Troupe
DISCOVER DISNEY
August 4–8, Ages: 7–12
Using well-known Disney favorites, this class introduces students to the art
of musical theater performance. Participants have an opportunity to portray
the characters they know and love from Disney classics.
Instructor: Roseann Sheppard
DANCE INTENSIVE
August 4–8, Ages: 11–16
For those who are not new to dance training, this class provides exposure to a variety of styles
including Horton, Ailey, and others associated with modern, jazz, and classical forms.
Instructor: TBA |
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One week, Half-Day Classes
For Our Little Artists, Ages 3-4 years |
FIRST ARTS, ARTS IMMERSION
$132.00 each week (unless otherwise noted)
June 16–20, June 23–27, June 30–July 3 (4 days, $105.60),
July 7–11, July 14–18, July 21–25, July 28–August 1, August 4–8
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Our youngest students discover theater, music, movement and visual arts activities. This class is
designed to develop and expand imagination and creativity as well as enhance essential basic
learning and social skills in a warm and nurturing environment. Each one-week class explores a
different theme and offers fresh material.
Instructor: Ruth Ann Rauter
The Fairies' Garden~ June 16-20
Ruth Ann created this story about Father Sun, Grandmother Moon, Mother Earth, Brother Wind, Sister Rain and the green growing place where Flower Fairies live.
Little Deer~ June 23-27
This is a Native American tale about a gentle deer and her friends who transform a mountain monster with love.
Where the Wild Things Are ~ June 30-July 3 (4 days)
Taken from Maurice Sendack's book, this is a dream fantasy with "wild" fun characters for the children to create.
The Unicorn and The Moon ~ July 7-11
Inspired by DePaolo's book, this story tells how a Unicorn and her friends free the Moon from the Mountains so all can see her light.
The Birthday Story~July 14-18
A magical story about finding ones family and being born on Mother Earth.
Indian Paintbrushes~ July 21-25
Tomie de Paolo's legend inspired this story about a young artist whose special gift is to paint the lives of the Indian people.
The Whale's Song~ July 28-August 1
This tale follows little turtles born on the beach who journey through the sea with mermaids, dolphins, and others to find the great whale.
Sleeping Beauty~ August 4-8
This is a simple beautiful retelling of the age old classic about love waking the princess so her dream can "come true".
STAR-SPANGLED BABIES
$105.60
Class is limited to 15 participants
June 30–July 3 (4 days), 9:00 am–12:00 pm
The first dance experience should be full of fun and
discovery. Young participants have an opportunity to
explore jazz, ballet, folk and traditional techniques.
Each day offers entertainment and learning through
movement, visual arts activities and presentation
preparation for our patriotic parade.
Instructor: TBA
FUN MUSIC TIME
$132.00
July 14–18, 9:00 –11:30 am
Your child’s early music experiences are guided by a Kodály certified
instructor with this hands-on, fun approach to music.
Each child finds his or her own voice within using singing
games to explore the related arts of dancing, instrument
exploration, crafts and storytelling.
Instructor: Roseann Sheppard
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One-Week, All Day Classes
For Our Young Artists
Ages 5-7 |
Classes 9:00 am–3:00 pm (dates listed below)
$220.00 per week.
Tuition
includes a copy of a related book, a great way to build your child’s library.
Family and Friends Presentation at 2:00 pm on the final day of class. |
MERMAIDS AND SEA MONSTERS
June 9–13
This class combines your imagination with a wonderful underwater setting
to provide a fun look at wet and wild tales (or tails) from the sea.
PRINCESSES AND DRAGONS
June 16–20
Darn those dragons. They are always getting burned up about something, and the princesses
are really very concerned about their hats. Can they get along and be friends? Will
there be happiness in the land? Of course they can! Of course they will! Oh, happy day!
FAIRIES, WIZARDS AND WANDS
June 23–27
Do you know how to make a magic wand or how to use one (safely)? As an apprentice
fairy or wizard, you just might learn a thing or two about this imaginary world of magical
wonders.
ARTISTS ON PARADE
June 30–July 3 (4 days, $176.00)
Painters, dancers, actors, musicians. They are all patriots this week as we march in a
parade in celebration of our country’s great artists.
THE MANY HATS OF DR. SEUSS
July 7–11
You want stories that stretch your imagination far?
How about hunches in bunches or a sneetch with a star?
Or elephants on eggs or green eggs and ham?
Or cats that wear hats or that Sam I Am?
If you want a world that lets imagination run loose,
there’s no better world than that of Dr. Seuss.
RUMPELPUNZEL
July 14–18
An inside out, twisted, mixed-up match-up between Rumpelstiltskin and Rapunzel.
In this class, discover what happens when fairy tales collide!
PETER AND THE WOLF
July 21–25
Enrich your child’s life with the discovery of music! Through the story of Peter and the Wolf, children are introduced to the instruments
of the orchestra. This class features a different guest artist each day, offering students live demonstrations of the instruments
which represent each character in the book. Students utilize the Kodály approach to begin mastering the fundamentals
of music while singing, dancing and exploring musical instruments. This fun, hands-on approach is designed to appeal to every
youngster and to spark interest in future musical development.
Instructor: Roseann Sheppard
HIGGLYTOWN HEROES
July 28–August 1
Oh, no! We have a problem and need someone to save the day. What hero would you choose and why? Help us
create all sorts of heroes to come to our rescue.
WIGGLES SING
August 4–8
Who doesn’t like to sing songs about animals, numbers and food or dance like a monkey or move like
an emu? Don’t you? Like the popular singing group from Australia, this class will have
you romping and stomping and singing, too. |
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One-Week All-Day Classes
For Our Growing Artists
Ages 8-10 |
Classes 9:00 am–3:00 pm (dates listed below)
$220.00 per week.
Tuition
includes a copy of a related book, a great way to build your child’s library.
Family and Friends Presentation at 2:00 pm on the final day of class.
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WATER HORSES
June 9–13
What would you do if you found a gigantic
egg? What if the egg hatched? And what
if the creature was like nothing you had
ever seen before? Our imaginations and
the world of folk-tale creatures are the
sparks for creative investigation.
FUNNY TOWN
June 16–20
With the use of puppets, design a new
town of wacky characters and funny
stories. Create adventures that fit in the
palm of your hand and present them to
family and friends.
TALES OF MERLIN
June 23–27
The legend of the great Merlin, King Arthur’s wizard, is wrapped in mystery.
In the time of real princesses and knights, was Merlin a mystical magician or a
quirky quack? This class looks at fact and fiction to unlock the truth.
PATRIOTS ON PARADE
June 30–July 3 (4 days, $176.00)
What makes a patriot and whom do we recognize as our national heroes? We
all join the parade in celebration of our nation’s founding mothers, fathers,
sisters, brothers, and heroes of American history.
MULBERRY STREET
July 7–11
The everyday world can be quite a bore
When you know exactly what is in store.
But if you create a world of your own,
It could be more exciting to add a cyclone,
Or clowns and animals, half-dog and half-bird.
With Dr. Seuss, imagination is stirred.
A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE FAIRY TALES
July 14–18
Fairy tales as you’ve never heard them before. Some may be Grimm and some may
be gruesome, but all of our tales become hilarious versions of the ones we know and love.
GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE!
July 21–25
What happens when all the animals in the jungle get together for a dance contest and
the giraffe can’t dance? We need your help to rid this giraffe of its two left feet.
MOST DANGEROUS JOBS
July 28–August 1
Forget washing windows on a skyscraper or fishing for crabs in the Arctic Ocean. What
about (gasp!) cleaning your room? We find out what the most dangerous job in your
world might be.
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One-Week, All-Day Classes
For Our Pre-Teen and Teen Artists
Ages 11-14 |
Classes 9:00 am–3:00 pm (dates listed below)
$220.00 per week.
Tuition
includes a copy of a related book, a great way to build your child’s library.
Family and Friends Presentation at 2:00 pm on the final day of class. |
U SAID WHAT??
July 7–11
This class engages your creative funny bone with all kinds of improvisational games that sharpen
your comedic skills and get you thinking (and laughing) on your feet.
SKETCH COMEDY
July 21–25
Saturday Night Live has nothing on us (even without a writers’ strike)! Beyond improvisation
games, create your own wacky scenes of way out characters and wild situations.
LIGHTS, ACTION, ON CAMERA
July 28–August 1
Learn how to be relaxed and comfortable on camera in a class that
also gives you an opportunity to create your own scripts, develop a
variety of improvisations and even direct.
Class is limited to 20 participants. |
Additional Offerings!
 Explorers’ Club
$75.00 a week or
$50.00 a week with purchase of a class
3:00–5:00 pm, Mon.–Fri., Ages: 5–10
Each week our adventurous campers will
study different environments such as outer
space, the Brazilian rainforest, the ancient
ruins of the Incas, or a tropical Caribbean
island, making discoveries about
science, culture, nutrition and nature.
Adding to the excitement, each week
will conclude with an original, choreographed
movement piece related to the
theme of the week’s class. Can you dance
on the moon? Come find out!
Instructor: Blue Feliu |
Instructors & Schedules Subject to Change
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Classes
Summer 08 Schedule
Preparatory Training
Exploratory Classes
Private Lessons
Master Workshops
Performance Schedules
Evening at the Murray
Family Performances
SchoolTime Performances
Class Presentation and Performances
Touring
Eckerd Theater Company
Artists 'On the Road'
Hoffman Highlights ~
News, Events,Calendar
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