ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Calling all aspiring performers! Come actively explore your dramatic side as you sing, dance, and act in a variety of musical theater songs, theater games, and other creative activities. Be ready to sing, move, imagine, create…and have fun!

If you could choose to have any amazing ability, what would it be? Let’s put all our special gifts into a story! We will learn music and choreography from Encanto and create our own musical. You will learn how to put together a show from start to finish, how to properly speak your lines, block a scene, develop a character, and much more! No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Friends & family are invited to a special performance the last 30 minutes of the last class on July 14. This camp is at a Summer Kidstop site. All students welcome.

Get ready to be transported from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! Seussical Kids is a great show for students who enjoy singing, dancing, and creating different characters. It's also a great opportunity for any student who wants to work together to make something special! All students receive a part in the musical. Space is limited to 40 students - all students must be pre-registered before the first rehearsal. The BEAT (Bunce Educational Adventure Theater) will provide trained theater staff to lead middle school students through a musical theater experience that will promote problem solving skills, working cooperatively, leadership and self-confidence. From beginners to experienced – learning never stops! Auditions for lead characters will be held on the first day. There will be a performance on Saturday, July 9 at Maple Grove Middle School. Costumes are provided, students need to provide base layer. bunceperformingarts.com Tech rehearsal is on Friday, July 8 from 1-3:30 pm at Maple Grove Middle School Performance is on Saturday, July 9 at 2 pm at Maple Grove Middle School (cast arrives at 12:30 pm)