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Manitowoc- The Capitol Civic Centre Summer Theatre Camp wrapped up it’s first session Friday June 27th. The twenty-two campers demonstrated the dramatic, musical and dance skills they have been practicing these past three weeks on stage at the Capitol Friday morning.
Capitol Civic Centre Executive Director Jim Kreutzberg spoke to the parents and relatives gathered in the theatre at the Lakeshore’s Performing Arts Centre and told them that he believes “the Arts are part of the basics young people need to be exposed to because they provide the tangible benefits of self-confidence, focus, cooperation, decision making and problem solving.”
“It is a lot of fun,” said Kevin Sievert a Theatre Arts camp participant.” Even if you think you know a lot there is still a lot to learn.”
The students exhibited their improvisational skills. They demonstrated vocalization exercises and various examples of dramatic expression. They performed monologues and danced to the Broadway theme “If They Could See Me Now” from the Broadway musical “Sweet Charity.”
Jim and Susie Miller headed up the camp faculty and taught music and voice. Erin Nycz was the Capitol Summer Theatre Camp’s Drama instructor and Cari Jaeger was the Dance Instructor.
“The goal is to help the campers begin to develop a set of skills they can use for a lifetime,” said Executive Director Jim Kreutzberg.
The Campers met with their instructors weekday mornings from nine until noon. It started June 9th and ran for three consecutive weeks. A Capitol Scholarship Program offers support to students who qualify. The Capitol’s Executive Director says no student is turned away from one of the Capitol’s educational programs because of an inability to pay. A Capitol Scholarship Fund supported by individuals and local companies helps defray the cost for those young artists. The Capitol is working to develop additional skill building arts programs for young people in the near future.
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