Summer programs for young actors at the Florida Repertory Theatre

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

Calling all young actors and actresses! Get ready to discover the world of theater through musical intensives and mini-star camps coming to the Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education program.

Monique Caldwell along with Anistyn Sanchez and Johnieann Smith joined Gulf Coast News to explain how you can get your kids involved in these summer programs.

The sessions are open to students of all skill levels, ages 5 to 18. The programs run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The two-week musical theatre intensive camps are designed for children ages 8 to 18 and feature Broadway Junior and Youth Edition musical titles. Students work with theater professionals to develop their acting, singing, and dance skills on a professional stage. The offerings include:

• “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.,” from June 9-13 and June 16-20
• “Annie, Jr.,” from June 23-27 and June 30 – July 3
• “Wizard of Oz” from July 7-11 and July 14-18
• “Peter Pan, Jr.” from July 21-25 and July 28 – Aug. 1

Meanwhile, Camp mini-stars are designed for children ages 5 to 7 and include activities inspired by the complementing summer intensive titles. The performances include:

• “Summer Wonderland” from June 9-13 and June 16-20
• “Big City Lights” from June 23-27 and June 30 – July 3
• “Nature is All Around Us” from July 7-11 and July 14-18
• “Lost Boys, Brave Girls” from July 21-25 and July 28 – Aug. 1

There are also volunteer opportunities for students ages 15 to 18 to serve as junior teaching assistants at the camps. These youth leaders assist head teaching artists during the two-week sessions.

The camp fees are $440 per child for two-week musical intensive programs and $325 for the mini-stars program.

To register, call 239-219-1551 or visit Florida Rep Education online.