Denmark Arts Center is set to present Kids Musical Theater Camp for those 7 and older from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 24-28, at the 50 West Main St. center.
The camp is five days of developing skills and learning a script with a public performance at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29.
During the week, the class will put together a fully staged production with music and costumes. Activities include staging, character building, singing and movement.
Students will arrive at 9 a.m. July 29 for a dress rehearsal for a 1 p.m. performance. The center would like parents’ help Wednesday through Friday in be making and painting the set, sewing costumes, making, and finding props, according to a news release from Susan Beane, executive director.
Mary Bastoni, the director and costume designer from seasons past at M&D productions, teaches at the School of Music at the University of Southern Maine and at Mountain Top Music Center.
In “The Point!” a fairy tale performance with musical theater campers, Harry Nilsson gives a commentary on society that has long-lasting poignancy. The 52-year-old concept album was of its time and hard-hitting today. The play is about the importance of differences and how that is what makes for a healthy community, society and workplace. “Me and My Arrow” and “Think About Your Troubles” are popular songs from the concept album.
For more information about the performance, visit en.wikipedia.org.
The Family Fun Day is funded by the support of the town of Denmark. Tickets for this event cost $10, or people can pay what they can, supporting childrens’ programming and Denmark Arts Center.
The camp, limited to 15 children, costs $100.
For reservations and more information, visit denmarkarts.org/events.
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