MISSION: Challenging social and cultural narratives through professional theater dedicated to DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism, and Mentorship.
VISION: To be recognized as a model in the theater community for purposeful inclusion of diverse voices and stories; partnerships that propel cross community conversations; and casting and leadership that reflects our communities.
Our programs are available to all, regardless of financial means. We offer payment plans as well as financial assistance on a case by case basis.
This summer, VTC Kids Day Camp will teach and perform Dear Edwina Jr. The Action in Dear Edwina centers around a backyard performance by tween Edwina Spoonapple and friends, auditioning for the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival. Edwina is helped by a multitude of boys and girls that include her older siblings, quirky friends, and neighbors. Together they set out to tackle the world's problems with hysterical numbers about everything from crushes, shyness, birthday party etiquette, to the proper table settings. With lots of featured parts and a great score, Dear Edwina is the perfect show for VTC KIDS summer fun!
At VTC Kids Day Camp, campers learn basic musical theater techniques to communicate characters, feelings, and stories, which will increase their focus and exercise their imaginations. They will develop trust through cooperation and collaboration – learning to accept and build on each other's creative ideas in an atmosphere of DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism and Mentorship. These skills will serve them onstage and off!
VTC Kids Day Camp offers two sessions for campers, meeting weekdays at our theater in Montclair (180 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd floor)
4 WEEKS: July 5 - July 28, 2023 - Weekdays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Tuition $1200
This session starts with a three day skill-sharpening mini-week to prepare campers for the three week intensive to follow.
3 WEEKS: July 10 - July 28, 2023 - Weekdays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - Tuition $1000
Campers registering for the three week session will dive right into the camp experience and rehearsals.
A TYPICAL CAMP DAY INCLUDES:
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Morning Meeting to create a sense of community within our ensemble
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Music rehearsal
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Choreography rehearsal
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Theater games
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Free time & lunch
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Scene work and acting classes
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Hands on design workshops that focus on set, costume, and prop design
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Character Biography Writing exercises
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Occasional afternoon dance party, movie time, or specialized craft.
VANGUARD THEATER COMPANY
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(862) 205 - 3525
Founded in 2015 by veteran actors and educators Janeece Freeman Clark and Daryl Stewart, Vanguard Theater Company is a unique 501(c)(3) committed to changing the narrative through theater dedicated to DREAM - Diversity Reciprocity Education Activism & Mentorship.