Open to all levels of interest for ages 5 through 18!
SUMMERTIME ON-STAGE DRAMA CAMP
🎉🎭🎉
JUNE 17 – JULY 14, 2024
4 weeks
Explore creative dramatics through singing, dancing, script and theatre terminology learning, costuming, makeup and prop designing. All aspects come together over the four weeks to present a musical for public performance.
AGES & TIME ⌚
Ages 5-11*
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
$250
*Those age 11 may choose this younger group (2 hours) or the teen group (4 hours and more in-depth).
Ages 11-18
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
$325
Teens may choose DRAMA CAMP.
*** TECH CAMP is now FILLED. Teens may choose DRAMA CAMP. ***
For those already registered before 6/5/2024:
TECH CAMP will NOT be on stage learning the script and music for the performance. They will work behind the scenes, learning set, lighting and sound design. They will be behind the scenes for the performances, keeping the show moving – just as important as the actors! TECH CAMP is limited to about 5. When registering, please check for availability.
MUSICAL 2024 🎭
“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS”
In this hilarious tweaking of the fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea”, Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that come along . . . until Princess Winnifred. The musical was made famous by Carol Burnett.
MEETS 4 WEEKS
Starts the Monday after Father’s Day.
WEEK 1: M 6/17 through Th 6/20 (Tu 6/18 – audition for parts)
WEEK 2: M 6/24 through F 6/28
WEEK 3: M 7/1 through W 7/3 (off Th 7/4 & Fr 7/5)
WEEK 4: M7/8 through Su 7/14 (performance Sa & Su)
ADULTS ON THE 1ST DAY
JUNE 17 @ 1:45 PM
Please plan to attend the last 15 minutes of camp in the theatre for important information.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
July 13 & 14, 2024
Saturday & Sunday
2:00 pm
$5 admission
PRE-REGISTRATION WELCOMED 📌
Not required, but it helps save your spot.
We are limited to about 35 in each drama group and 5 tech group.
WAYS TO PRE-REGISTER
– email form (link below): bipark@joliet.gov
– contact park (bipark@joliet.gov / 815-724-3761) with your child’s name and age.
FORM 📑
Click: DRAMA registration form
WAYS TO RETURN FORM 📑
– bring to office
– email (bipark@joliet.gov)
FEE 💲
Covers all 4 weeks
$250.00 (ages 5-11)
$325.00 (ages 11-18, Drama Camp)
$325.00 (ages 11-18 , Tech Camp – limited to 5 campers)
WAYS TO PAY
Payment is accepted in advance or on the first day.
– Cash/check in person (please call ahead 815-724-3761)
– Check payable to BICENTENNIAL PARK (in person or mail: Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432)
– Card (no extra fee) click: https://shorturl.at/wFHOT
WEAR 👕
Comfortable clothing allowing for movement. Wear sturdy shoes. NO FLIP-FLOPS.
TECH CAMP teens should bring paint clothes on painting days.
BRING ✏ 📕💧
Bring a pencil, binder and a water bottle.
TEEN LUNCH 🥪
Teens should bring a sack lunch. We have fridge and microwave available.
CONTACT ☎
815-724-3761
bipark@joliet.gov
