Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts

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HARAND CAMP OF THE THEATRE ARTS - CAMP INFORMATION
Camp Type: Overnight Session Length: 1 Week 3 Weeks 6 Weeks Camp Focus: Musical Theatre Theatre Acting Music Vocal Instrument Arts Programming Avail	Extra Activities: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Off-Campus Trips, Concerts, Dances and more!

Established in 1955, Harand Camp was one of the nation's first co-ed, residential camps to combine SINGING, DANCING, and ACTING with the FUN of traditional camp activities. Located on the campus of Carthage College in Kenosha, WI, Harand offers

the best non-competitive musical theater training for campers ages 7 to 18. In addition to performing arts, campers enjoy sports and elective activities, excursions, and all-camp events. Campers attend for 1, 3, or 6 weeks. Sessions culminate with large-scale performances in our state-of-the-art theater. It is our goal for ALL campers to develop skills in the performing arts AND build self-confidence & self-esteem. We welcome all levels of experience and do not require auditions for admission.

OVERVIEW

In preparation for final performances, campers take daily classes in singing, dancing, and acting. Occasional rehearsals are held in the evening (alternating with other activities). Sessions culminate with large-scale performances in our state of-the-art theatre. Campers may also choose to enroll in extra arts courses such as technical theater, production, stage makeup, improv, stage combat, auditioning, and more! These are optional and included in tuition.

FIRST SESSION: PAGEANT MUSICAL REVUE (6/18/23 - 7/09/23)

Campers participate in a full-length musical revue involving the entire camp. Each age group prepares two sections of non-stop singing and dancing. Groups appear on stage - in our beautiful costumes - no less than three times!

SECOND SESSION: FULL-LENGTH MUSICALS (7/10/23 - 7/30/23)

During the second three weeks, each age group prepares a full-length musical of their very own. Unlike at other camps, all Haranders have the chance to perform a leading role, and appear as part of the ensemble, ensuring that EVERY camper receives the full musical theater experience.

ONE-WEEK SESSION: WORKSHOP (6/18 - 6/24)

(Ages 12 & Under, First-Year Campers ONLY!)

FULL for 2023! Wait List Only!

Get a taste of the Harand experience with this special one-week program. Enjoy the same arts and recreation activities as first session campers, culminating in a Workshop performance featuring selections from the Pageant. This option is perfect for new campers who want to try camp without committing to three weeks. One-weekers always have the option to stay!

Alumni Include: Bruce Block - Film Producer ("What Women Want" "The Parent Trap"), Billy Campbell - Actor ("The Killing" "The 4400" "Once & Again"), Andrew Davis - Director ("The Fugitive" "The Guardian" "Holes" "A Perfect Murder"), Russ Feingold - Former US Senator (WI), Jessie Fisher - Jeff Award-Winner, Once and Harry Potter on Bway, Jesse Kovarsky - Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof, Laura Lippman - Best-Selling Author of the "Tess Monaghan" Series, Todd London - Playwright & Tony-Winning Artistic Director, New Dramatists, Virginia Madsen - Oscar-Nominated Actress ("Sideways" "Designated Survivor"), Zoe Perry - Actress ("Scandal" "Young Sheldon"), Jeremy Piven - Emmy Award-Winning Actor ("Entourage"), Joyce Piven - Founder of Piven Theatre Workshop, Jessica Poter - Writer ("Black-ish" "Modern Family" "Hot in Cleveland"), Nathan Salstone - Actor (Harry Potter & The Cursed Child), Stephen Schellhardt - Actor (Drury Lane, Marriott Theatres), Zack Schor - Actor (Amazon's "Hunters"), T.J. Shanoff - Director/Writer/Musical Director (The Second City, Magic Lounge), Erin Slattery Black - Emmy-Winning Designer ("Sesame Street," Avenue Q, The Lion King), David Stuart - Owner of Improv Playhouse, Kieron Stone - Costumer (Star Wars 8&9, Solo, Rogue One, The Crown, Love Never Dies), Ariana Venturi - Actress ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Premiere of These Paper Bullets), Joe Weisberg - Writer/Producer (Creator of "The Americans"), Lois Weisberg - Former Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of Chicago, Billy Zane - Actor ("Titanic" "Dead Calm" "Zoolander"), John Zuiker - Emmy-Nominated Art Director & Jeff-Winner (Oscars, Grammys, Globes)