Our Camps

It’s sure to be a Summer to remember!

2023 Musical Theater Project

Theatrical Artist’s Prep in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center presents, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR.

Our 4 week summer conservatory is held at the newly remodeled, state-of-the-art rehearsal and performance facilities at the Hamilton Stage located in Rahway, NJ.

Learn the art of Musical Theater by doing it! We are MORE than just a show.

Our super fun and rigorous daily camp schedule is perfect for the dedicated musical theater kid. Under the instruction of T.A.P. coaches and guest instructors/industry professionals, students will play theater games, receive 3 classes in various areas of study (Acting, Dance, Voice), 1 specialty workshop, and participate in company rehearsal daily. Campers will audition and rehearse their fully designed production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR.

July 3rd thru July 31st (NO CAMP ON JULY 4TH)

Performance(s) July 28th & July 29th

M-F 9:00am - 3:00pm

LEVELS:

CAST I: Grades 2 - 4 (Open Level) CLICK TO BOOK NOW!

CAST II: Grades 5 - 9 (Open Level) CLICK TO BOOK NOW!

Price: $1500.00

Price includes: Show T-shirt, Script, Costume(s) 

CLASSES:

  • Dance - Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop techniques are necessary skills for performing in musical theater.

  • Music - A skilled voice teacher and accompanist teach campers safe vocal technique as well as song interpretation.

  • Acting - Improvisation, creative dramatics, theater games and scene study. 

WORKSHOPS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Stagecraft/Set design

  • Technical design and direction

  • Stage management

  • Costuming 

  • On Camera acting for film, television, and commercials

  • Audition workshops with talent agent and managers

  • Masterclasses with industry professionals (Broadway, film and TV  performers / Directors, casting directors, talent agents/managers)

TV/Film Acting

Young Actors Ages 8 - 14 (Open Level)

Scene Work & Improv CLICK TO BOOK!

June 26 thru June 30
M-F 9:00am - 12:30pm

Commercial, VO & Improv CLICK TO BOOK!

August 21 thru August 25

M-F 9:00am - 12:30pm

Location:

TAP - 407 Park Ave. Scotch Plains

Instructors generously work with you, giving you feedback and adjustments to your on-camera performance. Students will end the session with an understanding of framing, proper eyeline, hitting marks, creating the space and the many different types of on-camera mediums (feature film, episodic, sitcom, and different types of commercial tones). Build or further develop a strong foundation for truthful, spontaneous, moment-to-moment acting. 

Industry Guests and Teachers TBA!

Music Camps & Classes

Theatrical Artist’s Prep hosts KG Music Studio for a series of summer classes and camps! Sign up for multiple KG music camp weeks and receive $100 off! Email to inquire. 

Singer/Songwriter Camp & Class

Have you ever wanted to write and perform your own songs? Love Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran? In this one week, half-day camp, learn how to write a song step by step, from beginning to end! Students will learn how to write their own lyrics and play popular chord progressions on piano. Through exploring different genres of music and discussing their own influences, students will develop their unique musical voice. This camp culminates in a coffee house style performance (Date & location TBD).

CAMP:

July 10 thru July 14 / ages 8 to 10 CLICK TO BOOK!

July 17 thru July 21 / ages 11 to 14 CLICK TO BOOK!

M-F 9:00am - 12:30pm

Location:

TAP: 407 Park Ave. Scotch Plains

CLASS:

July 10 thru July 31 / ages 14 to 18 CLICK TO BOOK!

M, 5:15pm to 6:45pm

Location:

TAP - 407 Park Ave. Scotch Plains

Glee Club Camp

Perfect for fans of Pitch Perfect and Glee! Song and dance unite in this one week, half-day camp. Students will learn a medley of pop songs and build ensemble singing skills such as harmonization, blend, and beatboxing.  Fun and exciting group choreography will be taught to take their performance to the next level for the ultimate glee club experience! The session will culminate in a local performance (Date & Location TBD).

CAMP:

August 7 thru August 11 CLICK TO BOOK!

August 14 thru August 18 CLICK TO BOOK!

M-F 9:00am - 12:30pm

2 Age Groupings: Ages 8 to 10 / Ages 11 to 14

Location:

TAP - 407 Park Ave. Scotch Plains

CLASS:

July 6 thru July 27 / Ages 14 to 18 CLICK TO BOOK!

Th, 5:15pm to 6:45pm

Location:

TAP: 407 Park Ave. Scotch Plains

 

What people are saying

“I can not thank you enough for the amazing experience you provided. You are truly a gift to our community and the qualities you help instill in our children are so evident. The skills you teach through theater will transfer to all professions and help these kids throughout life! I am so grateful my girls get to experience this with you.”

— Christine O’Grady