Strand will host summer workshops

LAKEWOOD - The Strand Theater will host its fifth summer theater youth workshop program in July. This year the workshop has been broken down into two separate two-week sessions. Each twoweek session will offer a trip to New York City to see a Broadway matinee.

Session I will be held from July 7 through July 18. Session II will run from July 21 through Aug. 1.

In addition to the two sessions, children ages 6-13 from either group are invited to take part in the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

Missoula week will be held as a bonus week Aug. 4-8 with two shows on Aug. 9. That week will be free of charge due to the 21st Century Community Learning Grant. The Lakewood Public School summer program will also be involved.All students enrolled will have a role and/or involvement in the Missoula production, according to a press release.

The theater workshops will be instructed by professional/accredited teachers, experienced actors/directors and professional theater staff. Students will study essential musical theater skills including acting, singing, movement, auditioning, improvisation and dance.

The fee is $395 per child per session. The discounted rate to attend both camps is $695. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Registration forms for the workshops and tickets for the performances are currently available at the box office at 303 Fourth Avenue, Lakewood. For more information call (732) 367-7789 or visit www.strand.org. Tickets for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" are $6 for adults and $3 for children, seniors and students.

Enrollment will be capped at 80 students.