Bugsy Malone Jr.
Location: The Philipstown Depot Theatre
Age: Rising 4-7th graders
Instructors: Percy Parker, Sam Bates, Helen Hutchinson, and Robert Friemark. Supervised by Naga Cabo, Amy Dul, and Rachel Moody.
Dates: Weekdays starting 6/26, 9am-2pm
Performances: 6 shows, 7/20-7/23
Cost: $595
Class size: 15-25
Join the Depot Theatre for a summer production of Bugsy Malone Jr.! Based on the hit film and featuring a catchy, swinging score, Bugsy Malone is good, clean, comedic fun! In this spirited show, two gangs composed completely of children, square off in a 1920s rivalry of Capone-ian standards.
This unique theatrical opportunity offers a chance for budding thespians to work with, and learn from, seasoned high schoolers through the Depot’s Mentor Project*. This production will be directed, choreographed, and stage managed by local teens through our Mentor Program; additional adults will be there to supervise and offer assistance as well. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*Philipstown Depot Theatre Mentor Project: Formalized in 2015, our Mentor Project offers teens who are interested in the theater arts (directing, stage managing, choreography, and more) an opportunity to learn these skills from professionals, and then implement them by directing, designing, and managing the younger summer production.
The Prom
Location: The Philipstown Depot Theatre
Age: Rising 8-12th graders
Director: Natalie Arneson
Dates: Weekdays starting 6/26, auditions Saturday 6/24
Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm full cast (5:30pm-6:30pm select performers, as needed)
Performances: 6 shows, 7/27-7/30
Cost: $450
Class size: 15-25
Join the Depot Theatre for a summer production of The Prom, with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, based on an original concept by Jack Viertel. This awesome show follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom.
With so many fun roles and an involved, active ensemble, The Prom has something for everyone who’d like to join us. We hope you’ll join us for a summer of theatrical exploration, learning, and performance!
*Auditions will be Saturday 6/24
Sing-Away Camp
Location: The Philipstown Depot Theatre
Age: Rising 1-3rd graders
Instructors: Anna Stephens and Annie Claffey
Dates: 8/14-8/18, 9am-12pm
Cost: $150
Class size: 8-15
The Depot’s “Sing-Away Camp,” for our youngest thespians, will center around creating a musical ensemble. Kids will work on musical numbers from a few different Broadway shows and will rehearse together to present a few of those songs at the end of the week. A great way to dip your toes into what it might be like being in a full show! Join us for a fun-filled week of theatre games, singing, dancing, crafting, creative play, and more!