Challenging social and cultural narratives through theater dedicated to DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism, and Mentorship.
SUMMER CAMPS 2021
Interested in joining our summer staff? CLICK HERE to apply!
MUSICAL THEATER
DAY CAMP
(AGES 7-12)
VTC KIDS teaches our youngest actors, ages 7–12, to believe in their creative ideas, have the bravery to express them in front of others, and learn to be supportive of their peers. Campers will 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!
Campers have the option between a 4 week session and a 3 week session:
4 WEEKS
This session starts with a four day skill-sharpening mini-week to prepare campers for the three week intensive to follow.
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
July 6 - July 30, 2021
Tuition: $1100.00
3 WEEKS
Campers registering for the three week session will dive right into the camp experience and rehearsals for Willy Wonka!
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
July 12 - July 30, 2021
Tuition: $900.00
Questions? Reach out to edu@dreamvtc.org
SUMMER STOCK
SLEEPAWAY CAMP (AGES 12-19)
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July 25 - August 15 2021 (3 weeks)
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Limited spots / CDC Guidelines enforced
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Payment plans start at $350 a month
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Audition video required for placement only
SUMMER STOCK FAQ
WHAT IS SUMMERSTOCK VTC?
Vanguard Theater Company's Summerstock is an intensive sleep-away program for the serious theater & musical theater performer between the ages of 12–19. The staff is led by professional actors and directors, and campers perform three fully produced shows in three weeks time. In addition to show rehearsals, campers choose to take workshops in a variety of areas including: Songwriting, Shakespeare, Puppetry, Musical Theater Dance, College Prep, and so much more! Recreational activities such as: swimming, boating, archery, hiking, and of course - nightly campfires, perfectly round out the camp experience. Our campers leave every summer saying it was the best weeks of the year!
WHEN AND WHERE?
VTC Summerstock 2021 will be held at Camp Vacamas in West Milford, NJ July 25, 2021 - August 15, 2021.
For returning campers, you will notice that this year VTC has expanded our program from 16 days to 21 days! This will allow for deeper connections, longer time to explore the shows, and more opportunities for valuable arts training and classes. Campers will learn, they will grow, and they will have an amazing time doing it.
WHAT ARE THE 2021 SUMMERSTOCK SHOWS?
This year's summerstock shows under consideration are: Les Misérables, Urinetown, Children of Eden, SpongeBob Squarepants, (ages 15 - 19); Once On This Island, Fame, or Godspell (ages 12-15) and for the first time a straight play - A Midsummer Night's Dream, Our Town, or The Laramie Project! All shows will be live-streamed for viewing.
COVID COMPLIANCE
We intend campers to have the FULL camp experience while remaining in compliance with all COVID-safety guidelines mandated by the New Jersey Health Department and CDC recommendations. While this summer will require some changes to how we do things at camp, we'll make sure that you and your child are prepared, and that camp will be as safe and healthy as possible while remaining a nurturing and creative environment. With this in mind, we are modeling VTC Summerstock 2021 on the pro-sport "bubble" prototype. To keep campers and staff healthy and safe, everyone will remain on-site for the duration of camp, with no outside travel or visitors permitted. Click Here for more.
SPACE IS LIMITED
If you are interested in attending VTC Summerstock 2021 we encourage you to complete this form and register as soon as possible. Though there are auditions for show placement, actors will not have to audition to attend camp.
CAMP FEES
Camp is $3495, which is inclusive of covid testing fees, and bus transportation to and from the campsite. You may pay in full, or select a payment plan options include a $350 deposit and:
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4 payments of $791.25; or
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6 payments of $529.17; or
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9 payments of $354.44.
If you have any questions regarding additional payment options, or financial assistance, please contact Meryl Budnick at registrar@dreamvtc.org
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.