No description has been entered for this event.

No description has been entered for this event.

No description has been entered for this event.

Pop & Jazz Vocal Workshop-There are openings still available

One Week Session:  July 29-August 2 (open to teens entering 8th-12th grades)

9:30 AM-12:30 PM daily.

*FEE:  $195

So you want to perform like a Pop Star or Jazz Singer?  This program, taught by Chet Brown is designed to give vocal students a major edge in all areas of performing in front of an audience.  Each student will develop their music skills through coaching and ensemble work.  Participants will create a one-hour show to be performed at Musikfest (Tuesday, August 6th in the afternoon- exact time tbd)  Open to teens entering 8th-12th grades.  Partial scholarships are available for this workshop, please call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185 for more information.

Acting for Commercial, TV and Film WorkshopThere are openings still available

July 29-August 2 (open to teens entering 8th-12th grades)

9 AM-12 PM daily

Fee: $195

Call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185 to register.

This workshop is taught by an industry professional with more than twenty years experience working in casting and as a producer on over 600 commercial, tv and film projects.  Participants will learn how the on-camera acting industry really works, both regionally and in the larger markets of New York and Los Angeles.  Participants will learn critical ‘cold read’ techniques required when auditioning for commercial, tv and film projects.  Limited to 8 participants.  Open to teens entering 8th-12th grades. This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of arts enrichment workshops that is open to the community.

Musical Theatre Intensive- Openings are still available.

Two-week session:  July 15-19 and July 22-26  (there is an option to take just the first week of the camp)

9 AM- 3 PM daily

Fee:  Early registration is $395 by March 25, 2019.  Registration after March 25 is $435.

To register, call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185

This two-week camp is open to children entering 6th-8th grade (9th grade may be considered on an individual basis).  Hone your musical theatre skills with this two-week, full-day camp specifically designed for the young actor/performer.  This unique hands-on environment provides musical theatre students a chance to improve in all areas: acting, voice, choreography basics for musical theatre, audition and performance skills.  **This workshop is open to all levels, but some experience is recommended. This workshop is not ideal for a child who has never performed for others. (The Acting 101 Workshop may be a better option for the beginning actor).  A ‘meet the instructor’ session will be held prior to workshop start so instructors can assess each child’s level in order to select material.  This will be scheduled either in person or through video submission.  This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of workshops that are open to the community.

WEEK ONE – Audition Basics:  Learn how to select and perfect the right audition song, practice cold reading, learn dance audition basics, get lessons in confidence and workshop an audition monologue.   This first week will end with a mock audition in front of a professional panel.

WEEK TWO – Showcase Performance Prep:  Take what you learned in Week One and create a musical theatre showcase!  Continue to work on your solo to get it performance ready and learn how to perform with a duet partner and/or small group numbers.  This second week will end with a showcase performance for your family and friends.

Shakespeare Intensive Workshop-There are openings still available

One Week Session:  July 22-26

9:00 am- 12:00 pm daily

Fee:  $175

To register, call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185

“To be or not to be…”—This workshop will challenge the teen actor with all that is Shakespeare- from fundamentals to performing soliloquies.  Certainly, a MUST HAVE skill set in every actor’s arsenal of training and an important resume builder.   Open to teens entering 8^th-12^th grades.  This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of enrichment workshops that is open to the community.

Literary Arts Summer Workshop: An Introduction to Character Development and Fiction Writing- There are openings still available

One Week Session: July 22-26

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM daily

Fee:  $175

To Register, call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185

Join us for an introductory exploration of character development and fiction writing taught by Paul Walsh, the Artistic Director of the Literary Arts at Charter Arts. Students will engage with a variety of character exercises that will aid them in creating fleshed-out and well-rounded characters. Students will also focus on other aspects of fictional writing including but not limited to setting, point of view, metaphor, and symbolism. Students will utilize this new knowledge to create pieces of original fiction throughout the course of the week.  Open to children entering 7^th– 9^th grades. (6^th grade may be considered).  This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of enrichment workshops that is open to the community.

Teen Theatre Acting Intensive  Workshop- There are openings still available.

One Week Session: July 15-19

9:30am-12:00 pm daily  (early drop-off available starting at 8 AM)

Fee: $175

To Register, call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185

For the younger teen actor who wants to push his or her acting to the next level, this workshop will be jam-packed with exercises that will fine tune the actor’s individual style.  This workshop will also include some writing as well.  This workshop is taught by Christopher Morris, a beloved member of the Charter Arts theatre faculty.  Beginner-Intermediate.  This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of enrichment workshops that is open to the community.

Musical Theatre Intensive- Openings are still available.

Two-week session:  July 15-19 and July 22-26  (there is an option to take just the first week of the camp)

9 AM- 3 PM daily  (early drop-off available at 8 AM)

Fee:  Early registration is $395 by March 25, 2019.  Registration after March 25 is $435.

To register, call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185

This two-week camp is open to children entering 6th-8th grade (9th grade may be considered on an individual basis).  Hone your musical theatre skills with this two-week, full-day camp specifically designed for the young actor/performer.  This unique hands-on environment provides musical theatre students a chance to improve in all areas: acting, voice, choreography basics for musical theatre, audition and performance skills.  **This workshop is open to all levels, but some experience is recommended. This workshop is not ideal for a child who has never performed for others. (The Acting 101 Workshop may be a better option for the beginning actor).  A ‘meet the instructor’ session will be held prior to workshop start so instructors can assess each child’s level in order to select material.  This will be scheduled either in person or through video submission.  This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of workshops that are open to the community.

WEEK ONE – Audition Basics:  Learn how to select and perfect the right audition song, practice cold reading, learn dance audition basics, get lessons in confidence and workshop an audition monologue.   This first week will end with a mock audition in front of a professional panel.

WEEK TWO – Showcase Performance Prep:  Take what you learned in Week One and create a musical theatre showcase!  Continue to work on your solo to get it performance ready and learn how to perform with a duet partner and/or small group numbers.  This second week will end with a showcase performance for your family and friends.

Fun with Science:  Environmental Camp-There are openings still available.

One Week Session:  July 15-19

9:00 AM-12:00 PM daily (early drop-off available at 8 AM)

Fee:  $165

To Register, call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185

Enjoy a week of explorations in this camp focused on the wonders of environmental science.  Participants will experience a new exploration each day, which will highlight a specific environmentally- conscience topic, including single-use plastics, aquatic eco-systems, and more!  Open to children entering 5^th-7^th grades. This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of enrichment workshops that is open to the community.

Introduction to Film and Screenwriting-There are openings still available.

One Week Session: July 15-19

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM daily  ( early drop-off available at 8 AM)

Fee: $175

To Register, call 610-868-2971 Ext. 3185

This workshop is an entryway into the “reading” and comprehension of film as a language. Participants will explore the language of film and how film communicates. Participants will spend time looking carefully at how films are constructed through elements such as lighting, sound, movement, and performance, and how specific filmmaking techniques create specific audience responses. Along with examining popular screenplays, this experience offers chances to create original scenes and storyboards. Introduction to Film and Screenwriting gives beginning students the opportunity to think about, talk about, and write about film.  Taught by Charter Arts Literary Arts faculty member, Heath Mensher. Open to children entering 7^th– 9^th grades.  This workshop is part of Charter Arts’ Summer Academy, a program of enrichment workshops that is open to the community.

No description has been entered for this event.

No description has been entered for this event.

No description has been entered for this event.

The annual Gala of Dreams is Charter Arts’ largest fundraiser of the year.  This elegant and exciting evening is filled with great entertainment, great food, and great fun!

BUY TICKETS