Last week, 80 talented young men and women participated in PlayhouseSquare’s annual one-of-a-kind Broadway Summer Camp. What makes our camp so unique?
It’s the only camp of its kind in Northeast Ohio, and as far as we know, the only camp of its kind in the country. Yes, there are other performing arts and theater camps, but no one does Broadway camp like PlayhouseSquare.
Campers spend the week working with and learning from cast and crew members from the Broadway show that’s currently running at PlayhouseSquare. This year, that was The Phantom of the Opera. We’ve also held camps with Wicked, Disney’s The Lion King and Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys and Hairspray. During the camp week, the students see the show together and then discuss it with the cast.
We also make sure that students leave camp with a professional head shot and resume.
Are we bragging? Well, maybe a little. We’re proud of the experience we provide to our campers, but don’t take our word for it. Here are some of the comments the students left on their end-of-camp survey:
- “The most amazing experience I have ever had”
- “I had been told I was talented before, but hearing it from real professionals really boosted my self-esteem”
- “I liked the camp and it wasn’t like other theater camps”
- “Such such such an honor to be a part of such a wonderful program”
- “Truly top-notch”
- “I do not plan on entering musical theater, but I still thought the camp was enjoyable, informational, emotional and helpful”
- “This was the BEST Broadway camp I have EVER been to” (from first-time camper at our camp)
- “Best summer ever”
Kudos to our Community Engagement & Education Department for another great camp and to the cast and crew members from The Phantom of the Opera who participated – we couldn’t have done it without you!
-Cindi
