WELCOME
to theSUMMER SCHOOL for the PERFORMING ARTS
There is no life skill more valuable than the ability to effectively connect and communicate with the world around us. This effective interaction begins with self knowledge. Our mission at the Summer School for the Performing Arts is to teach and exercise positive effective expression of self through the living arts: musical theater and dramatic acting. Through active participation and healthy risk taking, students will be encouraged to find their own voice and wield its great power.
SSPA is open to students entering third grade through eleventh grade. The Summer School for the Performing Arts 2012 program will commence on June 25, 2012 and run through August 4, 2012. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with extended morning options available.
The Summer School for the Performing Arts offers tracks in Musical Theater, Dramatic Acting and Technical Theater with a new Shakespeare in the Park experience for students entering Grades 11 and 12!
Please join us for an OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7pm for students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 and their parents.
The Parent Meeting and Audition evening for ALL registered students will take place on June 13, 2012 in the Westford Academy Performing Arts Center.
SUMMER 2012
Session One - June 25 through July 14
Godpell by John Michael Tebelak & Stephen Schwartz
Performances on July 13th and July 14th
Session Two - July 16 through August 4
RENT: School Edition by Jonathan Larson
(recommended for students ages 12 and older)
Performances on August 3rd and August 4th
"I wanted to share with you that SSPA was a real life changing event for my daughter. After SSPA, she went to a sleep away camp called [name] where, as part of their evening program, they offer "coffee house" open mic opportunities. To my shock, she got up and sang the entire Children of Eden song to a large group of her peers! She would never have done this had she not gotten the great boost of confidence that SSPA provided. Thank you for being who you are and making such a positive impact on the young people of our community. "
