"The city's liveliest and most polished professional theater." - The Statesman
ZACH Theatre Camps
In addition to ongoing classes, ZACH’s popular camps are held during Holidays, Spring Break and all through the Summer. Camps are full-day weekly sessions for ages 5-13, June through August. Half day camps for ages 4-6, Teen Intensives for ages 14-18 and Advanced Musical Theatre workshops are also available in Summer. Each week, campers can experience a unique theme exploring the theatre world through acting, song & dance, comedy improv, theatre games and more. ZACH teachers are theatre professionals and caring educators who provide a fun and collaborative theatre arts experience for children of all backgrounds.
We offer:
- Spring Break Camp (Ages 5-13)
- Summer Camps (Ages 5-13)
- Summer Half-Day Dramatic Play Camps (Ages 4-6)
- Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Summer Program (Ages 7-teen)
- Teen Actor Intensives (Ages 14-18)
To register for camps and workshops:
Download the registration form, or pick one up at the ZACH Performing Arts School office.
Return completed forms by:
Fax: 512-476-0314
Mail: ZACH Performing Arts School 1510 Toomey Rd., Austin, TX 78704
Email: education@zachtheatre.org
Spring Break Camp (ages 5-13)
ST. PADDY'S PARTY: March 15-19, 2010.
A St. Patrick's Day celebration for lucky leprechauns in search of pots of gold! The week culminates in a performance at the end of the rainbow for friends and family on Friday, March 19th! Spring Break Camp is a 9am-5pm week-long camp for ages 5-13. Kids focus on theatre skills including improvisation, singing, acting and movement.
FULL for AGES 5-6. Space available for Ages 7-13.
Waiting list available in case of cancellations; Call to be added: (512) 476-0594, ext. 236
Tuition is $295/week. Extended hours are available for Spring Camp. Early Drop Off is at 8:30am. Late Pick Up is at 5:30pm. Additional $25 for one or $40 for both.
Click here for registration information.
Full-Day Summer Theatre Variety Camps
ZACH’s Full-Day Theatre Variety Camps engage children in theatre arts and provide an imaginative and active summer of fun. Each week, campers ages 5-13 can experience a unique theme exploring the theatre world through acting, song and dance, comedy improv, theatre games and more. Campers are grouped by age to create and rehearse a production presented for friends and family at the session’s end on Friday.
| GLEEfully ZACH Karaoke Kamp (Musical) | June 7-11 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $295 | ZACH Gleeks get their jazz hands ready to sing and dance in their very own show choir. Favorite pop tunes, gleeky choreography and backstage drama all play a part of a week in the showbiz limelight. |
| Greek Heroes of Mt. Olympus (Create-a-Play) | June 14-18 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $295 | Battle extraordinary creatures like Cyclopes, Medusa and Minotaur and save the day! The ZACH oracle will announce a mission and campers seek help from Greek Gods to create their own original tales worthy of the constellations. |
| Hip Hop Dance Crew (Musical) | June 21-25 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $295 | Yo Yo, calling all DJs, B-Boys and B-Girls! A Hip-hop the hippie, the hippie to the hip-hip-hop, a you don’t stop the rock it! Only the best danz crew on the floor will be jerkin’ in this week of vinyl, neon and rhythm |
| Midsummer Night’s Dream (Full Narrative) | June 28- July 2 |
9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 7-13 | $320 | “What fools these mortals be!” If ye be fairy queen, misguided love, sprite or actor with a donkey’s head, laugh along as campers romp through the forest with hilarious misadventures by the bard. |
| Chinese Firecracker Dragon (Create-a-Play) | July 6-9 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $240 | It’s the year of the tiger and fan dancers are lining up for the Lantern Festival. The Monkey King is the guide as students enact great Chinese folk tales and travel to the Great Wall and beyond. |
| Gothic Creatures (Comedy/Improv) | July 12-16 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $295 | Boo! Favorite mystical and spooky characters of yesteryear share their stories in a hilariously creepy week. Vampires, werewolves and Frankenstein parody the best gothic myths in their own eerie extravaganza. |
| Splendiferous Stories with Mr. Dahl (Create-a-Play) | July 19-23 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $295 | Students join favorite frillious friends to celebrate funny writer, Roald Dahl (“James and the Giant Peach”, “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory”). Campers create a play based on Dahl’s characters and a splendiferous story-telling celebration ensues with James, Charlie, giants, witches and more! |
| Gulliver’s Travels–Two-week camp M-F (Full Narrative) | July 26- Aug 6 |
9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 7-13 | $625 | Land ho! Campers take part in this grand tale as Gulliver sets sail to the fantastic worlds of tiny Lilliputians, Brobdingnag, the land of giants and Laputa, the flying island. Adventurous, seafaring types and other unusual characters take ZACH’s stage in this special two-week camp that focuses on play rehearsal, as well as creating sets, props and costumes. |
| Rockstar VII (Musical) | August 9-13 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $295 | Rock and roll–all night–and party every day! Celebrate the 7th rockin’ bash onstage at ZACH. Campers become fainting fans, rockin’ roadies, air guitarists and more at this annual celebration of all things rockin’! |
| Wild Wild Western (Comedy/Improv) | August 16-20 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Ages 5-13 | $295 | Howdy, Pardner! Saddle up and ride the range to the OK Corral before it becomes a ghost town. Cowboys and cowgals roam the west in search of hilarious adventure before the sun sets. Yee Haw! |
Discounts for full-day Summer Camps
- Early Bird Special: Register by Feb 28 to receive $15 off your total order.
- Multiple Camp Discount: Sign up for multiple weeks or register multiple children to receive $10 off each week or child.
- Friendship Discount: Sign up with a friend by March 31, and both campers receive $10 off. Registrations must be mailed together
Click here for registration information.
Half-day Dramatic Play Camps (Age 4- 6)
Shorter, half-day camps are perfect for imaginative and active 4-6 year-olds and are offered morning and afternoon. Space is limited so register early.
| Fairies, Sprites & Elves | June 28-July 2 | 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm |
Ages 4-6 | $225 | Children engage their imaginations and hone creative skills to concoct a fanciful world full of mischievous sprites, silly elves and flying fairies. |
| Babes in Toyland | July 26-30 | 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm |
Ages 4-6 | $225 | Wind-up dolls, rocking horses, race cars and more spring to life in this active and imaginative camp that enacts any toy children can envision. |
| African Jungle Friends | August 2-6 | 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm |
Ages 4-6 | $225 |
From lions to giraffes to monkeys and snakes, creatures of the jungle swing, climb, run and slither as campers imagine them to life through sound, movement and action! |
Click here for registration information.
Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Summer Program:
| Musical Theatre Intensive *By ZACH teacher recommendation or audition only. |
June 7-11 |
9:30am-2:30pm | Ages 7-11 | $275/week (Additional $10 CD music fee may apply) |
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Students in the Musical Theatre Intensive workshop will be introduced to the musical(s) under consideration for next season's family musical production. We will explore a variety of scenes and songs, aiming to develop each child's ability to portray a broad range of characters. Advanced acting, voice and movement training will be incorporated into the daily schedule. The week culminates in a showcase on Friday afternoon. Instructors: Jaclyn Loewenstein & Guest Artist |
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Musical Theatre Production Workshop Rehearsals: Monday-Friday |
June 14-18 and June 21-25 (2 week session) |
9am-5pm | Ages 12 & up | $660 |
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ZACH Theatre is excited to announce its first Summer Musical Production Workshop for ages 12-16. Join us for two weeks of fun and skill-building as we rehearse and mount a high-energy musical in a workshop production! We'll rehearse for 9 days jam-packed with learning and polishing music, choreography and staging, followed by three performances on the Whisenhunt stage! Title to be announced soon; May include mature teen themes for mature teen audience. Directed by Adam Roberts with acting coaching by Jaclyn Loewenstein. |
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| Pre-Professional Audition Intensive **For students with previous experience. Not sure if you qualify? Attend April 24 placement auditions or email registration with short resume to education@zachtheatre.org to check for instructor approval. |
August 16-20 | 9am-12pm (Ages 8-11) or 1pm-4pm (Ages 12-15) |
Ages 8-11 & Ages 12-15 | $225 |
Students will gain experience and confidence for a variety of auditions: musical theatre, plays and on-camera work. Each student will have the opportunity to work on an individual audition song, in preparation for the annual ZACH Pre-Professional School auditions in late August. Instructors: Jaclyn Loewenstein & Adam Roberts |
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Auditions for Placement in ZACH’s Pre-Professional Summer Programs
Saturday, April 24, 2010
- Ages 12 & up: Morning Appointments
These auditions are for students ages 12 & up interested in the Summer Musical Theatre Production Workshop or Audition Intensive. Title for the former & more about what to prepare are coming soon.
- Ages 7-11: Afternoon Workshop
These auditions are designed for students ages 7-11 who have not previously participated in the ZACH Pre-Professional Musical Theatre courses or productions. Students will participate in an hour-long musical theatre workshop to assess their readiness for the Pre-Professional Training Program. The class will include singing, acting and movement exercises, and they will learn a short section of a song, which they'll then be asked to sing alone. Cost: $10.
Call or email for audition time: (512) 476-0594 x236 or education@zachtheatre.org
Click here for registration information.
Teen Actor Intensives
Teen Actor Intensives are a series of fun and challenging workshops that immerse students ages 14-18 in all things theatre-acting, musical theatre, comedy & more! Instructors are theatre professionals and educators who provide a fun and collaborative experience.
| Comedy/Improv Intensive | July 6-9 | 9am-5pm | Ages 14-18 | $260 |
| Acting Intensive | July 19-23 | 9am-5pm | Ages 14-18 | $315 |
| Sketch Comedy Intensive | July 26-30 | 9am-5pm | Ages 14-18 | $315 |
| Musical Theatre Intensive | August 9-13 | 9am-5pm | Ages 14-18 | $315 |
